Cram 6 Flashcards
Employment status is/is not a relevant criterion for determining exposure or inclusion in the occ health program.
Is not
Students, visitors, volunteers etc.
A physical exam is/is not recommended as the principle surveillance tool.
Is not
Neither is serum collection recommended as standard.
Who has ultimate responsibility for providing a heal full and safe work environment
Senior official
Reportable injuries (to OSHA?)
Death, loss of consciousness, lost work time, placement on restricted duty, treatment other than first aid.
Injury is instantaneous
Illness is non-instantaneous
The OSHA compliance database maintains a record of
Citations for OSHA reg violations
Chlorinated solvents should not be used where uv-b or uv-c s present because
The lung irritant phosgene may be produced
The use of radioisotopes is regulated by
U.S. Nuclear regulatory commission
Ionizing radiation is defined by what and classified as what
Enough energy to remove electrons from atoms
Particulate or nonparticulate
Positive = alpha = 2 neutrons and 2 protons, cannot penetrate dead skin, 1.3 cm air travel Negative = beta, electrons, usually stopped by skin but can damage skin and eyes
Gamma ray made by nuclear decay
X-rays by electron dissociation
Anyone developing allergies should be screened
Annually
Increased/decreased relative humidity decreases allergen concentration
Increased from 55% to 77%
A physician ______ be consulted if an employee develops allergic symptoms.
Must
Major reservoir for Hantavirus
Peromyscus
Also rattus n
BSL level depends on if species excretes it. BSL 2 or 4
What type of organism causes Q fever
Rickettsia, Coxiella burnettii
ABSL 3
Cat scratch fever caused by
Bartonella hensale
ABSL for psittacosis. Chlamydia psittaci
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