Hazard Control Practices Flashcards
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A healthcare facility is evaluating controls for a task where workers are exposed to aerosolized medications during compounding. Which control is MOST preferred under the hierarchy of controls?
Answer: Install a biological safety cabinet for closed-system compounding
Engineering controls such as biological safety cabinets eliminate or reduce exposure at the source, ranking above PPE and administrative controls in the hierarchy.
Which OSHA standard specifically addresses control of hazardous energy in healthcare maintenance operations?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
29 CFR 1910.147, the Lockout/Tagout standard, governs the control of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
A hospital safety officer notices that staff are propping open fire doors to improve workflow. Which hazard control approach should be implemented first?
Answer: Replace fire doors with automatic closing mechanisms triggered by the fire alarm system
Automatic door closers are an engineering control that eliminates the behavior-based hazard without relying on staff compliance.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in a healthcare setting?
Answer: To identify, assess, and control hazards associated with specific job tasks
A JHA systematically breaks down a job into steps to identify hazards at each step and implement appropriate controls before injury occurs.
In the context of chemical hazard controls, what does the term 'substitution' refer to?
Answer: Replacing a hazardous chemical with a less hazardous one to perform the same task
Substitution involves replacing a hazardous substance or process with a safer alternative, ranked second in the hierarchy of controls after elimination.
A hospital is experiencing frequent needle-stick injuries in the phlebotomy department. After reviewing the data, which control would BEST reduce injury rates long-term?
Answer: Transition to safety-engineered needles with passive activation mechanisms
Safety-engineered devices with passive (automatic) activation are engineering controls that activate without requiring additional staff action, providing the most reliable protection.
Which administrative control is MOST effective in reducing musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare workers who perform patient lifting?
Answer: Implementing a minimal manual lift policy with mandatory use of mechanical lift equipment
A minimal manual lift policy, supported by mechanical lift equipment, reduces the frequency and force of manual patient handling—the root cause of most musculoskeletal injuries.