Pharmacy Technician Safety Review

The three things needed to start a fire are

Horseplay & practical jokes

Mixing ammonia with bleach is a very good disinfectant to use when cleaning a client's room.

When removing gloves, you must wash your hands with soap & running water ASAP.

Used on electrical fires

The State Board of Pharmacy is NOT a regulatory agency for all pharmacies in the State of Texas

Oxygen does not burn.

If you find a damaged piece of equipment

The best way to contain a fire

An unknown spill should be cleaned up immediately by the person who discovers the spill.

OSHA is

Do not use an electrical appliance 

Used on burning metals

When using an unlabeled bottle, smell the contents first to identify the solution inside..

Smoke & panic kill more people in fires than the fire itself.

With which of the following should the  pharmacy technician be familiar regarding medications?

If wires are frayed, it is ok to use a cord as long as the bare wires are not showing.

RACE stands for Run away from the fire, Activate the alarm, Close all doors, & Evacuate.

Which of the following is an employee responsibility for personal safety?

Class A fire extinguishers can be used on electrical fires.

It is important to dry hands fully when working with electrical appliances.

All hazardous materials without labels may carry a fine up to $10,000.

Which of the following is true about electricity?

Contains potassium bicarbonate or chloride

Contains pressurized water

Of what should the pharmacy technician be cognizant when reviewing refills?

If your personal safety is in danger because of fire

Contains carbon dioxide

When handling any electrical equipment, be sure to

Which of the following should the pharm tech know at a minimum re: a commonly used drug?

If you want to know more about a substance you are working with, read the MSDS form.

Report any unsafe situations or violations immediately to your instructor or supervisor.

CO2 fire extinguishers leave a residue which can cause irritations of the skin & eyes

Which type of fire extinguisher is used on burning gasoline, oil, and paints?

Spills of any kind should be wiped up immediately using proper procedure

Used on burning paper, cloth, & wood

Which of the following can cause personal physical harm?

Which of the following is a component of environmental safety?

The third prong on an electric plug provides the correct flow of electricity.

Read the labels of solution bottles three times when using.

Solutions that will be used in the pharmacy

PASS means you pull the pin, aim at the top of the fire, squeeze the handle, & sweep.

MSDS stands fo

A hazardous rating of "0" equals