Safety - HOSA Bowl

OSHA

Agency enforcing workplace safety standards.

SDS

Sheet containing chemical hazard and safety information.

RACE

Fire response: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate.

PASS

Fire extinguisher use: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Body Mechanics

Proper movement to prevent injury.

Ergonomics

Designing workspaces to prevent strain.

Standard Precautions

Assume all body fluids are infectious.

Transmission-Based Precautions

Extra precautions for specific infections.

PPE

Protective equipment such as gloves and masks.

Sharps Container

Puncture-resistant container for needles.

Biohazard Symbol

Warning of biological hazards.

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

OSHA regulation protecting from blood exposure.

Hazardous Waste

Dangerous materials requiring special disposal.

Incident Report

Document completed after workplace injury.

Evacuation Plan

Procedure for leaving a building safely.

Fire Triangle

Heat, fuel, and oxygen.

Class A Fire

Ordinary combustibles.

Class B Fire

Flammable liquids.

Class C Fire

Electrical fires.

Class D Fire

Combustible metals.

Class K Fire

Cooking oil fires.

First Aid

Immediate care before medical help arrives.

CPR

Emergency chest compressions and breathing.

AED

Device restoring normal heart rhythm.

Universal Emergency Number

911 in the United States.

Hand Hygiene

Most effective way to prevent infection.

Needlestick Injury

Accidental puncture from contaminated needle.