From School to Work
Chapter 9 Safety on the Job
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A type of education by which
a student or worker learns the
knowledge and skills of a specialized
trade or craft under the direction of
a skilled worker while working on
the job.
Apprenticeship
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Part of the United States Department
of Health and Human Services that
works with worldwide, state, and
local health agencies to protect the
public from health threats.
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)
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A summons to appear in court.
Citation
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A permanent job-related injury.
Disability
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Possible dangers or unsafe conditions
that exist in the workplace.
Environmental hazards
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A government agency that works to
eliminate environmental hazards,
such as air and water pollution.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
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The science of examining motions
and how to perform them properly.
Ergonomics
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First aid
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Giving an ill or injured person
immediate, temporary treatment
before proper medical help arrives.
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Liquids that ignite easily and burn
rapidly, such as gasoline.
Flammable
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A sheet of information on the hazards
involved with a specific material and
the procedures for its safe use.
material data safety sheet
(MSDS)
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An arm of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention that is
responsible for conducting research
and making recommendations for the
prevention of work-related injury and
illness.
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH)
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National Safety Council
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The leading advocate for safety and
health in the U.S whose mission is
to educate and influence people to
prevent accidental injury.
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Knowing job hazards and taking
appropriate steps to avoid accidents.
Safety-conscious
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A long, thin strip of cloth or other
material twisted tightly around the
body to restrict blood flow.
Tourniquet
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Steps taken to prevent the spread
of infection.
Universal precautions
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Workers’ compensation
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A type of insurance, paid by
employers, to protect employees
against loss of income from workrelated accidents.
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Violent acts or threatening behavior
that occur in the workplace or at a
company function.
Workplace violence
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