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Activity 1 Lab Safety Flashcards

1
Q

Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories is also known as?

A

Laboratory standard

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2
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Offers lab-specific guidelines for hazardous chemical handling

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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories was enacted in?

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May 1990

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4
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Set of protocols ensuring safe handling of hazardous chemicals in labs

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Chemical hygiene plan

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5
Q

NFPA Symbol

Store in an area segregated from flammable reagents

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Red = flammable

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6
Q

NFPA Symbol

  • Toxic if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin
  • Store in a secure area
A

Blue = health hazard

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7
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NFPA Symbol

  • May react violently with air, water, or other substances
  • Store away from flammable and combustible materials
A

Yellow = reactive and oxidizing reagents

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8
Q

To do after sharps injury or accidental needle prick (4)

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  1. Bleed it
  2. Wash it
  3. Cover it
  4. Report it
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9
Q

Chem. hazards

Affect pregnant women

A

Teratogens

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10
Q

Chem. hazards

Cause oncogenetic changes

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Carcinogens

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10
Q

Chem. hazards

Benzene was substituted with?

A

Xylene

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11
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Chem. hazards

Illicits immune response

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Immunogens

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12
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  • Document detailing the properties, hazards, handling, storage, etc. of a specific chemical product
  • Taken from the chemical manufacturers
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Safety data sheet

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13
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Chemical label should contain? (8)

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  1. Statement of the hazard
  2. Hazard class/symbol
  3. Safety precautions
  4. NFPA symbol
  5. Classification of fire extinguisher
  6. Safety instructions
  7. Formula weight
  8. Lot number
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  • For quality control
  • Tells which batch it was produced
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Lot number

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15
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Safety instructions mentions the ___ requirements

16
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___ can act as oxidizers for type ___ flammable materials

17
Q

Spec. hazard

Substance that can cause difficulty in breathing

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Simple asphyxiant

18
Q

Spec. hazard

Can intensify combustion by providing oxygen

19
Q

Oxidizers + fire =

20
Q

Spec. hazard

Reacts w/ water violently

A

Use no water

21
Q

Maximum protection symbol is seen in ___ and ___ (completely sterile)

A

Isolation rooms; Operating rooms

22
Q

Characteristics of sharps containers (4)

A
  1. Puncture proof
  2. Leak proof
  3. Color red, labelled
  4. Not over filled (up to 3/4 only)
23
Q

Ideal recapping of needle

A

Fishing method

24
Q

T or F

We use thumb for recapping

A

False; use a hard surface

25
Q

Prevents needle stick injury

A

Needle safety device

PMLS 2 Lab Prelims (6 decks)

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