Safety

@: Abbreviation for “at”

aer(o)-: Air

Contra-: Against, counter

Chem(o)-: Drug, chemical

-ic/-ac: Pertaining to

-lys(is,o): Destruction, dissolving of

Mal-: Bad, abnormal, disordered, poor

-metry: Measurement

Para-: Near, beside, beyond, abnormal, lower half of the body

Trans-: Across, over, beyond

Ultra-: Beyond, excess

Xer(o)-: Dry

Hazard: Anything that can potentially cause harm, injury, or damage

Sharps: Medical devices/tools with sharp points.edges that can puncture cut, or pierce the skin

Biohazard: A biological substance/ organic matter that poses a threat to living organism’s health

Airborne: Tiny particles suspended and carried through the air

Droplet: Tiny particle of mucus/moisture (+5 micrometers) that spreads out from someone sneezing, coughing, talking, or medical procedure

Adverse Effect: An undesired harmful effect of a drug/ treatment

Class A: Fire extinguishers used for fires involving combustibles (paper, cloths, plastic, and wood)

Class B: Fire extinguishers used for fires involving flammable/combustible liquids (Gasoline, oil, paint, grease, lacquer, and cooking fat)

Class C: Fire extinguishers used for electrical fires (Fuse box, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets)

Class D: Fire extinguishers used for burning/combustible metals

Class K: Fire extinguishers used for burning cooking materials and appliances in cooking sites (Fats, grease, and oils)

Radiation: Energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves/particles

Body Mechanics: The way the body moves and maintains balance while making effective use of all parts