1. PROMOTION OF SAFETY BODY MECHANICS: 4 reasons for good body mechanics:
1. Muscles work best
2. Lifting, pulling, pushing easier
3. Prevents injury
4. Prevents fatigue and strain

2. BODY MECHANICS 8 RULES OF GOOD BODY MECHANICS Maintain base of support
Bend from hip & knees; back straight
Use the strongest muscles
Use weight of body to push or pull
Carry objects close to body
Avoid twisting body
Avoid bending for long periods
Get help if too heavy

3. PATIENT SAFETY Only perform procedures when asked to do so
Provide privacy
Always ID your patient
Always explain the procedure; get consent
Observe patient during procedure
Check patient-care areas for hazards
Prior to leaving room check for safety: bed lowered, side rails up, position of patient, call bell within reach, brakes on bed, open curtains

4. FIRE SAFETY CAUSES OF FIRE Carelessness with smoking & matches (NB)
Misuse of electricity
Defects in heating system
Spontaneous ignition
Improper garbage disposal
Arson

5. FIRE SAFETY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CLASS A: Contains pressurized water
Used on combustibles: paper, cloth, wood
CLASS B:
Contains carbon dioxide
Used on gas, oil, paint, liquid, and cooking fat fires

6. FIRE SAFETY (Con’t) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (Con’t) CLASS C:
Dry chemical; contains potassium bicarbonate or chloride
Used on electrical fires; burning liquids
CLASS ABC/COMBINATION
Contains graphite-type chemical
Multipurpose; used on all types

7. P.A.S.S. Pull (pull what?) Aim (aim where?) Squeeze (squeeze what?)
Sweep (huh?)

8. R.A.C.E. RESCUE Rescue anyone in immediate danger ACTIVATE
Activate fire alarm
Give location & type of fire
CONFINE
Confine fire; close doors & windows
Shut off electrical equipment & oxygen
EXTINGUISH
Extinguish fire only if safe to do so

9. Hospital Safety Issues
Fires
Patients
Hostile Actors
Electricity
More…

10. MSDS Sheets
OSHA
Where are they found?
You have a right to know

11. NFPA 704
NFPA 704

12. Questions and “War Stories”