1.1 Laboratory Safety Flashcards
Microbiology lab practices were published when?
1913
This hazard is the exposure to infectious agents.
Biologic hazard
What are the four infectious agents?
Bacteria, fungi, virus, and parasite.
This hazard is the exposure to needles, lancets, and broken glasswares.
Sharps hazard
This hazard is the exposure to preservatives and chemical reagents.
Chemical hazard
This hazard is the exposure to radiation.
Radioactive hazard
This hazard is the exposure to ungrounded or wet equipment.
Electrical hazard
This hazard is the exposure to fire.
Fire/explosive hazard
This hazard is the exposure to wet floors, heavy boxes, and patients.
Physical hazard
Thie ensures that all lab personnels have a thorough knowledge of the hazards of chemicals
Hazard Communication Standard
Who made the HCS?
OSHA
This association gives the diamond indicating chemical hazards.
National Fire Protection Association
This plan has some guidelines:
- Labelling of containers
- Material Safety Data Sheet
Chemical Hygiene Plan
When dealing with toxic chemicals, this laboratory tool is used.
Fume hood
Which fire safety class is composed of wood, paper, or clothing.
Class A
Class A fire extuingishers uses what material?
water
Class B fire extuingishers uses what material?
Dry chemicals, CO2, fume/halon
Class C fire extuingishers uses what material?
Dry chemicals, CO2, halon
Class D fire extuingishers uses what material?
Sand or dry powder
Class K extinguisher’s materials are what?
Liquid designed to prevent splashing
Every laboratory is required to have what plans?
Post-fire evacuation plans
The acronym RACE (1-4)
Rescue (self explanatory)
Alarm (activate the fire alarm system)
Contain (close all doors)
EXTINGUISH (distinguish or evacuate)
How often should electrical cords be checked?
regularly
How often should sockets be checked?
annually
Are extension cords allowed in the lab?
No
