Ch 1 Review Flashcards
Where are hazards associated with specific chemicals described?
Material Safety Data Sheets
The bacterial agent that causes toxoplasmosis is classified as having which biohazard level?
Level II
What agency mandates regulations related to the safe shipment of potentially hazardous or infectious materials?
U.S. Department of Transportation
T/F: Chemicals transferred into secondary containers always require special hazard labeling.
False
T/F: The use of personal protective equipment like x-ray gloves is optional.
False
Which regulation describes the scope and extent of worker training and the documentation of that training?
Chemical Hygiene Plan
T/F: Most diagnostic samples from veterinary patients sent to outside laboratories for analysis fall into Category B.
True
Infectious canine hepatitis is classified as which biohazard level.
1
Which government agency is responsible for enforcing safety regulations in the workplace?
OSHA
The use of a fume hood when handling chemicals is an example of which approach to minimizing workplace hazards?
Engineering controls