Safety Terms

3. transmission from contacting or touching an animal
4. how controlled substances are labeled and organized
6. any disease that can be passed from animal to human
9. a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work
13. removing dirt & organic matter such as feces, urine & blood
15. disease-causing microorganism; any agent that causes disease
16. any source or situation of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work
18. an organism that can be viewed under a microscope such as a bacteria or virus
19. personal protective equipment
20. refers to any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms

1. transmission from contact with items contaminated with a patient's organisms
2. a hazard that occurs when the type of work, body positions and working conditions put a strain on the body
5. the number one most protective barrier and preventative of cross contamination
7. an organism that lives on or in a host and causes harm to the host
8. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
10. process of destroying microorganisms on nonliving objects
11. a drug that has the potential for addiction and abuse
12. 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
14. a factor in the environment that can harm a body without necessarily touching it
17. process of applying a preparation to the surface of living tissue to prevent infection