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| A state of being unaware of one's surroundings and being unable to react or respond to people, places, or things. |
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| The loss of cognitive and social function caused by changes in the brain. |
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| A sudden catastrophic event in which people are injured and killed and property is destroyed. |
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| When electrical current passes through the body. |
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| That which carries leaking electricity to the earth and away from an electrical item. |
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| Any thing in the person's setting that may cause injury or illness. |
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| Any chemical in the workplace that can cause harm. |
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| Paralysis on one side of the body. |
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| Any event that has harmed or could harm a resident, visitor, or staff member. |
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| Loss of muscle function, loss of sensation, or loss of both muscle function and sensation. |
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| Paralysis in the legs and lower trunk. |
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| quadriplegia (tetraplegia) |
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| Paralysis in the arms, legs, and trunk. |
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| When breathing stops from the lack of oxygen. |
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| Violent acts (including assault and threat of assault) directed toward persons at work or while on duty. |
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