Safety Terms

7. a hazard that occurs when the type of work, body positions and working conditions put a strain on the body
11. a drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse
12. how controlled substances are labeled and organized
13. an organism that lives on or in a host and causes harm to the host
14. disease-causing microorganism; any agent that causes disease
16. process of applying a preparation to the surface of living tissue to prevent infection
19. any source or situation of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work
20. transmission from when an animal coughs, sneezes, or droplet-sized particles
21. any toxic substance that may pose a wide range of health hazards, such as irritation, sensitization, carcinogenicity and physical hazards such as flammability, corrosion & reactivity

1. process of destroying microorganisms on nonliving objects
2. a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work
3. removing dirt & organic matter such as feces, urine & blood
4. an organism that can be viewed under a microscope such as a bacteria or virus
5. transmission from contact with items contaminated with a patient's organisms
6. any disease that can be passed from animal to human
8. refers to any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms
9. the number one most protective barrier and preventative of cross contamination
10. a factor in the environment that can harm a body without necessarily touching it
15. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
17. personal protective equipment
18. transmission from contacting or touching an animal