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bioterrorism microbes or toxins used as weapons
compatibility the ability to be combined without unfavorable results
emergency preparedness plan policy and procedures to be followed when an event occurs that has the potential to kill or injure a group of people
environmental safety the identification and correction of potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries
flammable easily set on fire; same as inflammable
incident report written document that is filled out when any unexpected situations occur that can cause harm to a patient, an employee, or any other person
inflammable easily set on fire; same as flammable
PASS acronym for proper use of a portable fire extinguisher
RACE acronym for responding to fires
toxic poisonous
triage system guidelines to determine which patients to send where and what treatment will be given during an emergency
chemical may have toxic effects through inhalation, absorption through the skin or mucous membranes, or ingestion. Some irritate the skin on contract
environmental unsafe conditions in the workplace
ergonomic unsafe workplace design and lack of appropriate client- and material-handling tools and equipment contributing to increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders
infectious may cause infection through inhalation, direct contact with skin or mucosa, skin puncture, or through ingestion
physical agents that can cause physical injury and tissue damage
psychosocial stressors in the workplace causing workplace anxiety, emotional fatigue, and burnout
workplace violence any physical assault or verbal abuse that is incurred during the course of performing one's duties at work
changes in vision unable to see unsafe conditions and/or unable to judge distances
changes in hearing unable to hear warnings or approaching carts and equipment
altered neurological function shaking or tremors can affect balance and increase the risk of falls; decreased sensation can prevent normal warning signals
changes in blood vessels dizziness when attempting to stand and increased risks of falls
slowed reflexes unable to move away quickly from danger
changes in mental function confusion and forgetfulness can impair good judgment and decrease awareness of common dangers
weakness from illness or injury more prone to falls
taking medications side effects of some medications cause dizziness, visual disturbances, and other problems that increase the risk of injury
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