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CRIME SCENE SAFETY
TEST 1
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Undergraduate 4
02/17/2009

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Term
CDC
center for disease control and prevention
Definition
works to protect public health and safety by providing information to enhance health decisions and it promotes health through partnerships with state health department and other organizations.
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CDC focus has broadened to include...
Definition
  • chronic diseases, disabilities, injury control, workplace hazards, environmental heath threats & terrorism preparedness.
  • comats emergicedieseas and other health risks like birth defects

 

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OSHA
Definition

its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules called standards for workplace safety and health

 

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OSHA

occupational safety and health administration  created by

Definition
department of labor by the occupational safety and health act
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OSHA purpose
Definition
to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working condition and to preserve our human resources
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blood borne pathogens

standard purpose

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to limit occupation exposure to blood other and other potentially infectious materials since any exposure could result in trasmission of BBP which could lead to disease or death.
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SCOPE
Definition
covers all employees who could reasonably anticipate to face contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
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@ risk
Definition
law enforcement
firefighters
emts
paramedics
first responders
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pathogen
Definition
disease producing organism that enter the body
a germ
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4 ways pathogen enters body
Definition
direct contact
indirect contact
airborne
vector
Term
example of vector
Definition
mosquito
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AIDS
Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome caused by HIV
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aids destroys
Definition
the immune system allowing life-threatening infections that threaten life and health
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HIV
Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
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hepatitis signs and symptoms
Definition
flu-like symptoms
fatigue
abdominal pain w/ nausea/vomiting
loss of appetite
jaundice
liver ailments, cancer, cirrhosis
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HIV/AIDS SYMPTOMS
Definition
fever
night sweats
weight loss
diarrhea
sever fatigue
shortness of breath
lesions
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HBV occupational exposure
Definition
6-30% needlestick
mucous membranes of eyes, nose and/or mouth
saliva through human bite
broken or non intact skin
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HBV can live
Definition
in dry environment for at least 7 days
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When HBV is dead...
Definition
its dead!
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hepatitis modes of transmission
Definition
blood
saliva
semen
feces
food
water
other products
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HIV/AIDS transmission
Definition
-blood
-semen
-vaginal fluid
-other fluids possible
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HIV/AIDS occupational exposure
Definition
-0.5% with needle stick
-chapped/broken skin or mucous membranes
-contact w/ blood or other body fluids
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tuberculosis is caused by?
Definition
-mycobactrium tuberculosis
-primary a human bacteria
-spread by droplets of fluid being expelled from infected person then inhaled by uninfected person (airborne transmission)
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tuberculosis symptoms
Definition
-productive cough
-coughing up blood
-weight loss
-loss of appetite
-lethargy/weakness/malaise
-night sweats
-fever (low grade)
-swollen lymph nodes
Term
Multi-resistant strains of TB develop
Definition
when non complianice with TB Rx
Term
level A
Definition
positive-pressure, full face-piece self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or positive pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA, totally encapsulated chemical- and vapor-protective suit, inner and outer chemical-resistant gloves, and disposable protective suit, gloves and boots.
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level C
Definition
full-face air puryfiying respirators, inner and outr chemical-resistant gloves, hard hat, escape mask, and disposable chemical resistant outer boots
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Biohazard
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is an organism, or substance derived from an organism k that poses a threat to (primarily) human health.
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dangerous good/hazardous material
Definition
is any solid, liquid, or gas that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. they are often suject to chemical regulations.
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level 2
Definition
bacteria and viruses that cause only mild disease to humans, or are difficult to contract via aerosol in a lab setting, sucha as hepatitis A, B and C, influenza A, lyme disease, salmonella, mumps, measles, scrapie and HIV.
Term
radioactive material
Definition
cause genetic effects, cancer, aplastic anemia
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Aplastic Anemia
Definition
is a condition where one marrow does not produce sufficient new ells to replenish blood cells.
Term
level D
Definition
protective equipment may include: gloves coveralls, safety glasses, face shield, and chemical-resistant, steel toe boots or shoes.
Term
when invesitgatin an apparent suicide by haging, one should immediately untie the know of the noose.

true or false?
Definition
FALSE
Term
education history needed from crime lab
Definition
bs i natural, bilogical or forensic sciennce

master of science degree
Term
sworn staff
Definition
actual law enforcement officers
police prespective
understand needs of investigation as a whole
Term
civilian staff
Definition
any un-sworn employee
understand his/her specific duty
little comprehension of intricles of overall investigation.
Term
easy to replace or transfer
Definition
sworn
Term
can protect themselves
Definition
sworn
Term
hard to find officers whit appropriate level of education
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sworn
Term
complex hiring and transfer process
Definition
civilian
Term
require outside protection
Definition
civilian
Term
education and experience dictated in job description
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civilian
Term
interest in and availability of advancement
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sworn
Term
specialty may be required (ex: bomb squad, swat)
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sworn
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few upper management positions exist
Definition
civilian
Term
pay should reflect level of education and experience
Definition
civilian
Term
-dental stone
-spatula
-whisk
-mixing bowl
-measuring cup
-material for frames
Definition
casting kit
Term
-bags of various sizes (zip top, plastic, paper)
-garbage bags
-evidence tape
-evidence labels and tags
-tubes and vials
-biohazard labels
-cotton-tip swab
-variety of tapes
-blood vacutubes
Definition
evidence collection kit
Term
-drawing board
-drafting pencil
-drawing paper
-eraser
-drafting tabs
-t-squares
-triangles
-engineers or architects scale
-measuring tape
Definition
drawing kit
Term
-fingerprint ink
-ink roller
-glass slab to roll ink on
-fingerprint cards
-fingerprint card holder
-hand cleaner
Definition
fingerprint kit
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-latent print brushes
-various powders-latent print tape
-white latent print cards or lifters
-latent print car transfer folders
Definition
latent print kit
Term
-35-mm
-lenses
-filters
-electronic flash unit
-photographic scale
-l shaped ruler
-tripod
Definition
basic photography kit
Term
crime scene
Definition
location where a crime was committed
Term
primary crime scene
Definition
where the initial or major part of crime occurred
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secondary crime scene
Definition
any other scene involved in the crime
Term
hot zone
Definition
contaminated area
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warm zone
Definition
the area where decontamination of personnel and equipment takes place
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cold zone
Definition
the uncontaminated area where workers should not be exposed to hazardous conditions
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sight survey
Definition
first look around the scene and make some initial observations
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exclusion zone
Definition
HOT ZONE
Term
the outer boundary of the hot zone is called the...
Definition
hot line
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containment control
Definition
is the boundary between the warm zone
Term
contamination reduction corridor (CRC) is located in the..
Definition
warm zone
Term
practical for large fields and rough terrain
Definition
line search
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macro view
Definition
considers the scene as a whole
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micro view
Definition
examines one particular aspect of the scene
Term
impractical for large areas
Definition
grid search
Term
intersectinv line searches
Definition
grid search
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inside use (for searches)
Definition
grid search
Term
limited use for search
Definition
spiral pattern
Term
difficult to keep an even patter in search
Definition
spiral pattern
Term
notes are your
Definition
memory
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tape recorder
Definition
not a replacement for written notes
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area at the bottom of the evidence report where all transfers of evidence are documented
Definition
chain of custody
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mo report
Definition
modus perandi report
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photographic log
Definition
provides reference for narrative report
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