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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hazardous materials | Substances that cause adverse health effects upon human exposure. |
| Index of suspicion | Anticipation of possible injuries based on analysis of the event or mechanism of injury. |
| Mechanism of injury | The force or forces that caused an injury. |
| Personal protective equipment | Equipment designed to protect against infection. |
| Scene safety | Steps taken to ensure a safe environment at the site of an emergency. |
| Standard precautions | A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious. |