When working around microbial contamination, our first concern is safety. Any worker who suffers a cut or break in the skin should seek_________ medical attention.
immediate
With mold, the most common biohazards are mold spores and fragments that can be ______
inhaled
Previous
Pl...
When working around microbial contamination, our first concern is safety. Any worker
who suffers a cut or break in the skin should seek_________ medical attention. -
ANSWER- immediate
With mold, the most common biohazards are mold spores and fragments that can be
______ - ANSWER- inhaled
Aspergillus is a ____ which can cause a lung infection called aspergillosis. - ANSWER-
mold
With sewage, the most common biohazards are bacteria, viruses, and ______. -
ANSWER- parasites
Respirators come with different levels of protection, and are rated according to their "
assigned _______ factor." - ANSWER- protection
An employer is required to Provide a safe workplace for employees, according to
OSHA's ________ ____ Clause. - ANSWER- General Duty
A respirator training program must train technicians how to put on and take off a
respirator, how to take care for a respirator, and what a respirator well, and will not
protect against. Additional requirements for wearing a respirator are a ____ ________
of the technicians lung capacity and a ___ ____ to assure protection. - ANSWER- lung
capacity, fit test
A HEPA filter stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air because it removes 99.97% of
_______ down to 0.3 micrometers. - ANSWER- particles
, The abbreviations for the most commonly used respirators in microbial remediation are
___ for the Air-Purifying Respirator and ____ for the Powered Air-Purifying Respirator. -
ANSWER- APR, PAPR
Respirators protect workers from breathing particles smaller than 5 microns, like mold
spores. The small size of these particles allows them to be ______ deeply into the lungs
in large quantities. - ANSWER- inhaled
Breathing mold spores and fragments can result in adverse effects from mold exposure
such as ___________/_______ - ANSWER- Aspergillosis/Asthma
Respirators will not protect the wearer from potential ______ deficiency. - ANSWER-
oxygen
Dry ice blasting procedures can cause an _______ deficiency indoors, so technicians
must utilize an ________- monitoring sensor. - ANSWER- oxygen, oxygen
The rotavirus is one of the most common ______ existing in sewage. - ANSWER- virus
For technicians performing sewage remediation work, the greatest risk is_____ which a
full face respirator helps prevent. - ANSWER- ingestion
Attempts to salvage sewage contaminated semi-porous and highly porous materials
such as wall carpet can create a health risk by liberating_____agents. - ANSWER-
infectious
Depending on local regulations, technician should discharge recovered sewage and
rinse water into the ______ _______ system. - ANSWER- Sanitary Sewer
Workers who are exposed to sewage without adequate protection face an increased
risk of _____ disease. - ANSWER- infectious
Each time donning a respirator, remediators shall conduct a positive and negative
pressure ______ check. - ANSWER- negative
The immunizations that are highly recommended to sewage remediation workers are:
_____ /diphtheria vaccine, _____ vaccine and _____ vaccine. Health professionals will
recommend the proper immunizations for each employee. - ANSWER- tetanus,
hepatitis A, hepatitis B
when exiting containment, the proper order of removing PPE equipment is:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller tuition. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
