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Activity Steps

1 Take Pretest
2 Activity
3 Take Posttest

Description

This course provides information on the handling of hazardous materials in the workplace, including compressed gas cylinders, infectious waste, and hazardous material spills. The course discusses guidelines for eyewash stations and respiratory protection programs, and it reviews hazard communication procedures in acute health care facilities.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard
  2. explain the importance of Safety Data Sheets
  3. state the differences between health hazards and physical hazards
  4. identify potentially hazardous materials in the workplace
  5. discuss your hospital's respiratory protection program
  6. explain what to do if you're exposed to hazardous materials
  7. explain the location and availability of the written hazardous communication plan for your hospital
  8. explain which measures to take to protect yourself against exposure to hazardous materials.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no significant relationship with, or financial interest in, any commercial companies pertaining to this article.

Price: FREE

Credits:

Planner
Test Code: CCE3109APR02
Published: Mar 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: ANPD Webinars
Required Passing Score: 10/10 (100%)
Authors: Vicky DeWick, MSN/Ed, RN, PCCN Amy Mitchell Kennedy, MSN, RN Aniko Kukla, MSN, RN Lisa Merenda, MSN, RN, CRRN
Categories: Medical-Surgical
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: Occupational Health