Comprehensive Lab Safety Program

Question 1

____ is essential when working in a veterinary laboratory

Answer 1

proper laboratory safety

Question 2

Laboratory safety is regulated by ______

Answer 2

Federal and State government

Question 3

What organization enforces laboratory safety regulations?

Answer 3

OSHA

Question 4

Each laboratory needs to have an ___________ .

Answer 4

Official safety plan

Question 5

Laboratory safety policies must be _______ & ________ .

Answer 5

In writing & accessible to ALL employees

Question 6

What should laboratory safety policies contain?

Answer 6

1) List of safety equipment and supplies available
2) Proper use of PPE
3) Procedures & precautions for machine use & maintenance
4) Procedures for employee training and re-training (every yr)
5) Signs of hazards in the laboratory

Question 7

What are various types of machines used in a veterinary laboratory?

Answer 7

chemistry analyzers, automated analyzers, hematology analyzers, incubators, centrifuges

Question 8

What are examples of safety equipment and supplies in a veterinary lab?

Answer 8

1) eyewash containers
2) fire extinguishers
3) spill clean up kits
4) hazardous and biological waste disposal containers and clean-up procedures (written) –> avoids contamination + infection

Question 9

What are examples of biological waste disposal containers?

Answer 9

chemical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy, pathological, sharps, clean glass

Question 10

PPE is _________.

Answer 10

Essential * in the clinical laboratory

Question 11

What are various types of personal protective equipment?

Answer 11

protective gloves (latex) ESSENTIAL***
goggles
respirator (avoid fumes, dust, debris)
protective clothing (lab coats, gowns, waterproof aprons, and bouffant/hair nets)