RC3 Health Sciences Safety Procedures

Do we open the door when the police knock during Code Lockdown?

No, we do not know if it is actually the police. Police have a key to unlock doors.

Do you stop class during Code Secure the Perimeter?

No, teaching commences and students must stay in the room. People can be allowed in, but teachers should be wary of anything out of place.

Blood, saliva, tears, sweat, emesis, respiratory secretions, urine, and feces are considered to be?

body fluids

Gloves. masks, goggles, and gowns are examples of what?

PPE, Personal Protective Equipment

What does RACE stand for?

R - Rescue

A - Alarm

C - Confine

E - Extinguish

What does PASS stand for?

P - Push the pin

A - Aim the nozzle

S - Squeeze the trigger

S - Sweep from side to side

Things that can cut, trip, burn, crush, damage your hearing, vision, make you sick, and cause you pain are examples of?

Hazards

What does SDS stand for, and what does it serve as?

Safety Data Sheets, and it is a comprehensive document that provides crucial information about the hazards associated with a specific chemical and the safety procedures concerning it.

What are body mechanics?

The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.

What are universal precautions?

Guidelines we follow intended to protect us against Infectious Diseases that aren’t just blood borne. These precautions apply to everyone no matter what.