safety in the hospital
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Safety in the Hospital. FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO START. Oxygen (Air) Fuel (any material that will burn) Heat (sparks, matches, flames). Major Causes of Fires. Carelessness with smoking and matches Misuse of electricity (overloading a circuit or overuse of extension cords) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Oxygen (Air) Fuel (any
material that will burn)
Heat (sparks, matches, flames)
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• Carelessness with smoking and matches
• Misuse of electricity (overloading a circuit or overuse of extension cords)
• Improper rubbish disposal
• Improper storage of flammables (such as gasoline)
• Arson
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Clean lint and grease from laundry and cooking equipment, ventilator hoods, filters, and ducts on a regular basis.
Check for and report any cracked or split cords or plugs on the equipment used.
Faulty equipment and the improper use of equipment are major causes of fire in health care facilities
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Avoid using extension cords whenever possible
Don not exceed specified amperage
Do not run extension cords across doorways or anywhere they can be stepped on
DO not plug one extension cord into another and never plug more than one extension cord into an outlet
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Keep combustibles away from heat producing devices.
Prevent sparks in patient areas where oxygen is used.
Cap and store combustible liquids properly.
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Keep maintenance and storage areas clean and free of trash, sawdust, oily rags, etc.
Keep halls and stairways clear.
Be sure that EXIT signs are always lighted and that emergency lighting is in working order.
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Never prop open emergency doors. Fire doors not only let
people out, they keep fire from spreading.
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• R-rescue any patient in immediate danger
• A-pull the alarm and notify other employees of the location and type of fire
• C-contain the fire by closing doors and windows
• E-extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
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Main classes: A, B, C, and D Class A: for combustibles such as paper,
cloth, plastic, or wood Class B: for flammable or combustible liquids
which include gasoline, paint, grease, or cooking fat
Class C: for electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets (the C stands for non-conductive)
Class D: for burning or specific combustible metals
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Keep your back to the exit and stand 10-20 feet away from the fire
P-Pull the pin A-Aim low S-Squeeze the
nozzle Sweep from side
to side
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Orange--- radiation threatSilver– weapons-hostageBlue – cardiac arrestRed – firePink- missing infant/childGray/black – severe weather/tornadoYellow- disaster planWhite- chemical spillBrown- bomb threatPurple- psychiatric/violent patient
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10 Hospital Codes RACE PASS
Write the following definitions on the back of one of your foldables: OSHA, MSDS JCAHO
***You will be tested over these!***