OSHA, NIOSH, Knot tying

According to the OSHA powerpoint, students have a right to which one of the following?

Receive safety and health training in a language they understand

According to the powerpoint, why was OSHA created?

To help eliminate the number of accidents and fatalities at the workplace

If you get injured on the job, which organization will be contacted?

OSHA

NIOSH was created to do which of the following?

Research workplace safety

According to the core mission, what is the purpose of OSHA?

To protect workers from workplace hazards that can cause serious injury or illness

The single most effective method to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is to

Wash hands

All of the following are examples of PPE except

hair ties

OSHA educated employers and employees about all of the following except

Mining hazards

Employees have a right to all of the following except

Make recommendations to fix a hazard

Explain who is covered and who is not covered by OSHA

Private owners are not covered by OSHA but employers and their employees are covered.

Explain why it is important to be able to interpret animal behavior

It is important to keep people safe and know when to restrain an animal as they can be aggressive and injure people.

What is a biohazard

refers to any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, mainly humans

What is a chemical hazard

any toxic substance that may pose a wide range of health hazards like irritation or physical hazards like flammability, corrosion and reactivity

What are microorganisms

an organism that can only be viewed under a microscope like a bacterium, virus or protozoan

What is a pathogen

a disease-causing microorganism; anything that causes disease

What is PPE

equipment worn to minimize the exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries or illnesses

What is a physical hazard

a factor in the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching the body

What is radioactive

emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles

What are sharps

medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can cause harm

Safety hazard

Unsafe working condition that can cause injury like unguarded machinery, slippery floors, electric shock injuries and forklift injuries.

Ergonomic

These are injuries caused by reptetitive work, being in an awkward position or lifting heavy things. To prevent this, you can fix your posture to lift, use ergonomically friendly tools (swiveling mops), PPE and having others help you lift things or use a tool.

Workplace Organization hazards

Injuries from emotional and mental stressors that can cause health problems especially if exposed to them long-term. For example, harassment, workplace violence and workload demands.

Sternal recumbency

Hold the dog's head with dominant arm. (Like a chokehold). Use other hand to hold the dog's arm and put thumb on vein.

Standing position restraint

Hold the dog's head with dominant arm. Put other arm under the dog and back on to the dog's body.

Purpose of half-hitch knot

Quick, check animals for injury or providing basic care

Purpose of double half hitch knot

Trim hooves, clean ears, take temp

Purpose of reefer's knot

To prevent an animal from sliding out and off a post

Purpose of bowline knot

Non slip knot that allows you to restrain an animal during exams or treatment

Purpose of Square knot

Most reliable form of suturing after a medical procedure

Purpose of slip knot

Quick release

Abbreviation meaning for OSHA and NIOSH

* Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Safety signs and symbols are required by what organization?

OSHA

What section of the safety data sheet lists the protective clothing that should be worn?

Hazards identification

Section 1 on a safety data sheet includes which one of the following?

Identification

What section of the SDS would one look to see if a product is corrosive?

Hazards identification

What restraint would be used to take an x-ray of the hips?

Dorsal recumbency

What restraint would be used to accompany jugular venipuncture

Sitting restraint or sternal recumbency

What is the correct name for drawing blood from the forearm of an animal?

Cephalic venipuncture

If workplace complaint, who should you contact?

Supervisor

What does caution mean

A risk to human health or the environment arising from biological worrk

The best option to prevent safe hazard injury is ___

Use safety signs and PPE

Purpose of haltering livestock

Safety for the animal, handler and the public