OSHA/Safety Quiz (Clinic) June 21, 2021 | No Comments October 4, 2023 Welcome to your OSHA/Safety Quiz (Clinic) Name Location Email Which of the following viruses can be transmitted by blood but not through the air? Select all that apply: Measles Tuberculosis HIV HBV Which of these can be sources of occupational exposure? scalpel high-speed evacuator scalers radiographs chairbacks light switches all of the above only the first 3 options To what does the term “standard precautions” refer? just the basics – washing hands and wearing PPE treating all blood and certain body fluids as if they were infectious rules that apply to all workplaces When should dental team members wash their hands? Select all that apply. when they arrive at work between patients before and after breaks, lunch, and using the restroom any time hands become contaminated before and after using gloves before surgery at the end of the day What are the acceptable ways of recapping or removing a contaminated sharp, where permitted? One-handed scoop method Carefully using both hands Using a mechanical device No need to recap a contaminated sharp, simply place in biohazard bag or trashbag OSHA requires dental employers to annually consult with team members to see whether any safer needle devices can be used in the office. True False Protective clothing should be changed when (select all correct responses): it is sprayed with saliva or blood it becomes visibly soiled you leave the office If a bag containing regulated waste begins to leak, it should be: placed in a dumpster immediately placed in a closable, leakproof container incinerated Which percentage of dental workers shows evidence of past or present HBV infection? 1-2% 8.5% 28.5% For dental workers, the risk of getting HIV on the job is _______ than the risk of getting hepatitis B. higher lower When an exposure incident occurs, the necessary steps the exposed employee should take are to: change gloves and continue working clean the wound with soap/water and notify your Manager call 911 If you are involved in an occupational exposure incident and go to the doctor for a post-exposure evaluation, who pays for the appointment? you your employer At this post-exposure appointment your blood would be tested: always only if you consent never What is the color (or colors) used to indicate biohazardous materials? Fluorescent pink Fluorescent yellow Red/orange red Fluorescent orange Employees must submit a written request in order to access their employee medical records (this is not in reference to your patient record in the clinic). True False In case of evacuation you are required to go to a designated meeting place and await further instruction. True False Hint An office is not required to keep a list of their hazardous chemicals as long as the chemicals are properly labeled. True False Where do SDSs come from? your employer the product manufacturer or importer OSHA Information on the SDS includes (select all that apply): physical and chemical properties of the material health hazards associated with its use routes of exposure precautions for safe handling and use selling price of the material emergency and first aid measures procedures for controlling spills or leaks SDSs may be kept in electronic format as long as they are immediately accessible to employees. True False Products that contain hazardous chemicals must be labeled unless: the container holds less than 100 ml the chemical is transferred to a secondary container for immediate use the container is marked with the biohazard symbol or color-coded orange Every employee will receive hazardous chemical training when (select all that apply): they are first assigned to the job whenever on-the-job hazards change if a new compliance manager is hired every 12 months Time's up