EX 1 General Laboratory Instructions Flashcards
The possibility or likelihood that someone would suffer harm or have a negative impact on their health as a result of being exposed to danger
Risk
Any source that could potentially cause harm, damage, or negative health impacts to someone or something
Hazard
What are the 3 main types of hazard
Physical hazard
Chemical hazard
Biological hazard
It includes electrical hazard and ergonomic hazards (slips and falls)
Physical hazard
They can be prevented by starting with well organized and secure storage spaces
Physical hazard
The use of chemicals in research laboratories is inevitable, and if they are used improperly or handled carelessly, there is a high risk of danger
Chemical hazard
Include things like medications, solvents, paints, compressed gases, cleaning products
Chemical risks
Recombinant organisms, viral vectors, and microorganisms are all examples of
Biological dangers
Most common biological risks
Basic allergens connected to the use and care of laboratory animals
Very important in any laboratory
Safety
Helps to safeguard the environment and the general public from exposure to dangerous compounds in addition to protecting laboratory personnel
Safe lab
This should be addressed with discipline
Safe handling and containment of numerous hazardous compounds
What should be the code of practice
Safety
Series of procedures that might lessen the effects of chemical exposure or an injury before professional medical assistance can be given
First aid
What should be included in a first aid kit
Essential medications
Antiseptic creams
Bandages
Sterile cotton
Hold the injured skin under a stream of running water for 10-15 minutes if you have _____
Burns
In severe acid burns, rinse with ________ or _____________ solution after rinsing with water
Diluted ammonia (1-2%)
Sodium bicarbonate
Never use an _____ or an _______ to remove caustic liquid from the skin. The heat of response might make things more complicated
Alkali
Acid
If you accidentally splash caustic liquid into the eye, flush them out with fresh water using an _______ or _______
Eye fountain
Eye wash bottle
What do you do if it is poisoning
Dilute the stomach by drinking 1-2 glasses of water and try vomiting
