Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Health and safety
301.2 Vet nursing health and safety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a hazard? | Something that could cause harm |
| What is a risk? | The chance that something will cause harm |
| Step 1 of a risk assessment | Identify the hazard |
| Step 2 of a risk assessment | Decide who and how someone may be harmed by this hazard |
| Step 3 of a risk assessment | Decide how likely that harm will occur |
| Step 4 of a risk assessment | Record the findings and inform staff |
| Step 5 of a risk assessment | Review regularly |
| What is an SOP? | Detailed written instructions for a procedure |
| What legislation says that you must report a work injury or illness if it keeps a person off work for longer than 3 days? | Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) |
| The law that governs the use of radiation and radioactive materials? | Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99) |
| Person in the practice that draws up local rules for radiation use? | Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) |
| How far should people stand from the primary beam of the xray machine? | 2 meters |
| How often should the xray machine be checked by a qualified engineer? | Annually |
| Where should a radiation dosimeter be worn? | On the trunk under the lead apron |
| How often should radiation dosimeters be read? | Every 1-3 months |
| What is hazardous waste? | Anything considered harmful to the environment or human health |
| Yellow container with purple lid | Cytotoxic/ cytostatic waste |
| Yellow sharp container | Contaminated sharps |
| Yellow bag | Infectious clinical waste for incineration, including body parts |
| Orange bag | Infectious clinical waste for alternative treatment (such as autoclaving) |
| 6 types of hazardous waste? | Cytotoxic waste, Contaminated sharps, Infectious clinical waste, Photographic chemicals, Light bulbs (fluorescent and low energy), Batteries |
| 4 types of non-hazardous waste? | Offensive waste (blood, etc. Not infectious) Pharmaceuticals, Pet cadavers Domestic waste (anything else) |
| Black and yellow striped bag | Offensive waste |
| Blue container | Pharmaceuticals (DOOP or Pharmy bin) |
| Black bag | Domestic waste |
| Regulation that controls hazardous substances? | The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) |
| Regulation that covers general fire safety? | The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 |
| Red fire extinguisher? | Water |
| Cream fire extinguisher? | Foam |
| Blue fire extinguisher? | Powder |
| Black fire extinguisher? | CO2 |
| Yellow fire extinguisher? | Wet chemical |
Created by:
18000305
Popular Veterinary sets