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saftey terms
safety terms
Term | Definition |
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BODY MECHANICS | The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts |
BASE OF SUPPORT | Keep the feet 8-10 inches part or shoulder width |
Occupational Safety and Health Admnistration (OSHA) | A division of Labor that establishes and enforce safety standards for the workplace. It helps the worker. |
Material safety Data Sheets (MSDS) | This sheet will contain information about a product. The product chemical ingredients, precautions to use the chemical, how to safely clean up an spill, first aid procedures if you exposed chemical on skin or eyes. |
Blood borne Pathogen standard | Mandates to protect healthcare providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids. ( urine, blood, stool, semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva.) |
ERGONOMICS | is applied science used to promote the safety and well being of a person by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries. |
FIRE EXTINGUISHER (CLASS A) | Used to extinguish fire made from paper, cloth, plastic and wood |
FIRE EXTINGUISHER (CLASS B) | Used to extinguish fire made from gasoline, oil,paint, grease and cooking fat |
FIRE EXTINGUISHER (CLASS C) | Used to extinguish fire made form electrical things, appliances, fuse boxes, electrical outlets. Turn electricity first before putting out the fire. |
FIRE EXTINGUISHER (CLASS D) | Used to extinguish fire made from burning or combustible metals( magnesium, titanium, and sodium) |