46 Questions
What is considered a significant exposure to a communicable disease according to the text?
Exposure through needle stick, instruments or sharps to specified body fluids
Where should the Exposure Control Manual be available for all employees?
Fire Rescue Intranet site
Who should be provided with adequate training on the Exposure Control Manual?
Personnel with potential for bio-hazard exposure during emergency operations
What areas should the Exposure Control Manual provide information on?
Exposure Risk, Measures for Prevention, Exposure Determination, Care and Cleaning, Biomedical Waste
What does a significant exposure to a communicable disease include?
Exposure of mucous membranes to specific body fluids
Which one does not meet the criteria for requesting an HIV test?
Exposure to airborne pathogens
Which body fluid is not listed as a significant exposure to a communicable disease?
Urine
What type of exposure is defined as significant?
Exposure through needle stick, instruments or sharps
What should the Exposure Control Manual be reviewed and updated to maintain?
Current industry standards
Who should be provided with adequate training on the Exposure Control Manual according to the text?
Personnel with potential for bio-hazard exposure during emergency operations
Which type of exposure is not considered significant according to the text?
Exposure to airborne contagions
What should the Exposure Control Manual provide information on?
Exposure Risk, Measures for Prevention, Exposure Determination, Care and Cleaning, Biomedical Waste
What should employees do after significant exposure to airborne pathogens or body fluids?
Clean the wound, notify the EMS Captain, accompany the source patient to the hospital, complete a Physician Notification Form, and advise the ER physician about the exposure
When should post-exposure prophylaxis treatment be sought?
Within 1-2 hours
What are the supervisor responsibilities regarding exposure documentation?
Ensure completion of forms and document the exposure in the appropriate sections
Who is responsible for ensuring that exposed employees request source patient testing?
EMS Captains
What are the responsibilities of the Exposure Control Officer?
Assist affected employees, verify completeness of forms, contact the Occupational Health Clinic and Hospital Infection Control Coordinator, maintain a confidential file on all exposures, and investigate the exposure
What is the advice given to firefighters regarding chemical exposure?
Avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals and chemical by-products in their duties and utilize protective equipment when handling hazardous materials
What should be done if there is undue chemical exposure?
Contact the Hazardous Materials Unit and utilize full protective clothing
What should Fire Rescue avoid using for training purposes?
Structures or vehicles containing asbestos or hazardous materials
How should chemical exposures be documented?
On a Hazardous Substance Exposure Form and Supervisor Incident Report
Where should incidents be documented?
In the FDM Firefighter Casualty Section
Who should be provided with adequate training on the Exposure Control Manual?
All personnel with potential for a bio-hazard exposure during emergency operations
What is considered a significant exposure to a communicable disease?
Exposure through needle stick, instruments or sharps to specific body fluids
Where should the Exposure Control Manual be available for all employees?
Fire Rescue Intranet site
What should the Exposure Control Manual provide information on?
Exposure Risk, Measures for Prevention, Exposure Determination, Care and Cleaning, Biomedical Waste
Who is responsible for ensuring that exposed employees request source patient testing?
Exposure Control Officer
What does a significant exposure to a communicable disease not include?
Exposure to airborne contagions
When should post-exposure prophylaxis treatment be sought?
Within 24 hours of exposure
What type of exposure is not considered significant according to the text?
Exposure to airborne contagions
What should employees do after significant exposure to airborne pathogens or body fluids?
Seek post-exposure prophylaxis treatment immediately
What are the supervisor responsibilities regarding exposure documentation?
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of the exposure incident
What should be done if there is undue chemical exposure?
Seek medical attention immediately
What should Fire Rescue avoid using for training purposes?
Actual bio-hazardous materials
What should employees do after significant exposure to airborne pathogens or body fluids?
Notify the EMS Captain and complete a Physician Notification Form
Who is responsible for ensuring completion of forms and documenting the exposure in the appropriate sections?
Supervisors
What are EMS Captains responsible for in the event of exposure?
Ensuring that exposed employees request source patient testing
What is the responsibility of the Exposure Control Officer?
Verifying completeness of forms and contacting the Occupational Health Clinic
What should firefighters do to avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals and chemical by-products?
Utilize protective equipment when handling hazardous materials
What should be done in the event of undue chemical exposure?
Contact the Hazardous Materials Unit
Where should incidents of chemical exposures be documented?
Supervisor Incident Report
What should Fire Rescue avoid using for training purposes?
Structures or vehicles containing asbestos or hazardous materials
When should post-exposure prophylaxis treatment be sought?
Within 1-2 hours
What should the Hazardous Materials Unit be contacted for?
Undue chemical exposure
What are the responsibilities of the Exposure Control Officer regarding affected employees?
Assisting affected employees and contacting the Occupational Health Clinic
What should be done after significant exposure to airborne pathogens or body fluids?
Complete a Physician Notification Form
Study Notes
Occupational Exposure Protocol for Firefighters
- Employees should follow specific steps after significant exposure to airborne pathogens or body fluids, including cleaning the wound, notifying the EMS Captain, accompanying the source patient to the hospital, completing a Physician Notification Form, and advising the ER physician about the exposure.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis treatment should be sought within 1-2 hours, and employees should follow hospital guidelines and complete necessary forms.
- Supervisor responsibilities include ensuring completion of forms and documenting the exposure in the appropriate sections.
- EMS Captains are responsible for ensuring that exposed employees request source patient testing, coordinating with the hospital and Occupational Health Clinic, and completing necessary forms.
- The Exposure Control Officer is responsible for assisting affected employees, verifying completeness of forms, contacting the Occupational Health Clinic and Hospital Infection Control Coordinator, maintaining a confidential file on all exposures, and investigating the exposure.
- Firefighters are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals and chemical by-products in their duties and to utilize protective equipment when handling hazardous materials.
- The Hazardous Materials Unit should be contacted for undue chemical exposure, and full protective clothing should be utilized in situations where exposure to chemicals exists.
- Fire Rescue should not use structures or vehicles containing asbestos or hazardous materials for training purposes.
- Chemical exposures should be documented on a Hazardous Substance Exposure Form and Supervisor Incident Report, and incidents should be documented in the FDM Firefighter Casualty Section.
Occupational Exposure Protocol for Firefighters
- Employees should follow specific steps after significant exposure to airborne pathogens or body fluids, including cleaning the wound, notifying the EMS Captain, accompanying the source patient to the hospital, completing a Physician Notification Form, and advising the ER physician about the exposure.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis treatment should be sought within 1-2 hours, and employees should follow hospital guidelines and complete necessary forms.
- Supervisor responsibilities include ensuring completion of forms and documenting the exposure in the appropriate sections.
- EMS Captains are responsible for ensuring that exposed employees request source patient testing, coordinating with the hospital and Occupational Health Clinic, and completing necessary forms.
- The Exposure Control Officer is responsible for assisting affected employees, verifying completeness of forms, contacting the Occupational Health Clinic and Hospital Infection Control Coordinator, maintaining a confidential file on all exposures, and investigating the exposure.
- Firefighters are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals and chemical by-products in their duties and to utilize protective equipment when handling hazardous materials.
- The Hazardous Materials Unit should be contacted for undue chemical exposure, and full protective clothing should be utilized in situations where exposure to chemicals exists.
- Fire Rescue should not use structures or vehicles containing asbestos or hazardous materials for training purposes.
- Chemical exposures should be documented on a Hazardous Substance Exposure Form and Supervisor Incident Report, and incidents should be documented in the FDM Firefighter Casualty Section.
Test your knowledge of the occupational exposure protocol for firefighters with this quiz. Learn about the specific steps to take after exposure to airborne pathogens or body fluids, the importance of seeking post-exposure prophylaxis treatment, and the responsibilities of supervisors, EMS Captains, and the Exposure Control Officer. Understand the importance of avoiding unnecessary exposure to chemicals and utilizing protective equipment when handling hazardous materials.
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