Promotion of Safety
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 base of support | keeping the feet 8-10" apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing wt on both ft and pointing the toes in the direction of movement |
| bloodborne pathogen standard | OSHA regulation. Protects against exposure to AIDS, HIV, hepatitis B which is spread to others by blood and other potentially infectious materials |
| body mechanics | the way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts |
| ergonomics | The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices, machines, or workspace so that people and things interact safely and prevent injury |
| fire extinguisher | A a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires |
| Material Safety Data Sheet | A product identification sheet, provided by a chemical manufacturer or supplier, that describes the specific hazards posed by a chemical. |
| Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standards | Standards requiring that employers inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace |
| OSHA | a government agency in the Department of Labor; establishes and enforces safety standards to maintain a safe and healthy work environment |
| JCAHO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; the agency responsible for inspecting facilities in timed intervals in order for the facility to maintain "accreditation" |
| Patient Safety Goals | focus on patient safety within health care; designed to stimulate organizational improvement activities for patient safety issues |
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