Phlebs Ch. 3

Safety Guidelines

Fire Extinguisher Classes

• Class A: Wood, Paper, Plastic

• Class B: Flammable liquids & gases

• Class C: Electrical

• Class D: Chemicals (Combustible Reactive Metals)

• Class ABC: Universal

OPIM

Synovial (Joint fliuid)

Pericardial fluid

Peritoneal fluid

Pleural fluid

Amniotic fluid

Cerebrospinal fluid

Blood/Anything visibly contaminated

Semen

Vaginal Secretions

Saliva (incl. during dental procedures)

Any body fluid that can’t be determined/differentiated

Any unfixed tissue or organ

HIV or pathogen-containing cultures, cell mediums, other solutions

SESIP stands for...

Sharps with Engineering Sharps Injury Protections

Biohazard symbols should be placed on...

• Refrigerators or other storage holding infectious material

• Courier boxes

• Bags for samples

• Isolation rooms

• Sharps containers

• Hazardous waste disposal bins

• Sample processing machines

RACE stands for...

• Rescue

• Alarm

• Contain the fire

• Extinguish the fire and evacuate/escape

The most common method to dispose of infectious waste is...

Incineration is the most common method to...

PASS stands for...

• Pull (pin)

• Aim (at the base of the fire)

• Squeeze the extinguisher lever

• Sweep from side to side

Most healthcare incinerators do not reach high enough temperatures to totally destroy medical waste and meet environmental standards, therefore...

A commercial medical waste handler must be used in addition to an incinerator, because...

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

• Type 1 Latex Allergy

  • Most serious, can cause anaphylactic shock

  • Other symptoms include nausea, hypotension, resp. distress

  • Immunological reaction

• Type 2 Latex Allergy

  • Irritation/Redness of the skin

  • Symptoms begin 24-72 hours after exposure and may last for several days

  • Itchy, redness/swelling, thickened skin, pimples, blisters which ooze

MSDS stands for...

Material Safety Data Sheets