General Laboratory Safety (HAZARD) Flashcards

1
Q

anthrax

A

environmental hazard

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2
Q

sodium azide

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toxic

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3
Q

sodium hydroxide

A

corrosive

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4
Q

mercury

A

environmental hazard

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5
Q

Types of chemical hazards

Acetronitrile

A

Flammable

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6
Q

In addition to being a slip hazard, continually wet surfaces promote the growth of mold, fungi, and bacteria that can cause what kind of infections.

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nosocomial infection

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7
Q

nitric acid

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reactive

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8
Q

photographic fixer

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corrosive

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9
Q

designed to protect workers from the health hazards of
exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

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10
Q

Nonionizing radiation includes:

A
  • Ultraviolet (UV)
  • visible light
  • infrared (IR)
  • microwave (MW)
  • radio frequency (RF)
  • extremely low frequency (ELF)
  • \
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11
Q

picric acid

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reactive

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12
Q

commonly operate in the UV, visible, and IR frequencies.

A

Lasers

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13
Q

Benzoyl peroxide

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reactive

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14
Q

mineral spirits

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flammable

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15
Q

Types of chemical hazards

A
  1. Flammable
  2. Corrosive
  3. Reactive
  4. Toxic
  5. Irritant
  6. Environmental Hazard
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16
Q

meaning of OPIM

A

other potentially infectious materials

17
Q

powdered inks and/or pigments

A

toxic

18
Q

It is the minimum concentration, that is the chemical specific concentration in inhaled air.

A

Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)

19
Q

Laboratory standard five major elements

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  • Hazard Identification
  • Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • Information and training
  • Exposure monitoring
  • Medical consultation examinations
20
Q

very common especially when you are working in the microbiology laboratory and you use alcohol lamps

A

Benchtop fires

21
Q

asbestos

A

environmental hazard

22
Q

used in histopathology lab for
disinfection
○ Autopsy room
○ Biosafety cabinets

A

UV light

23
Q

described as a series of energy waves composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields traveling at the speed of light

A

Non-ionizing radiation

24
Q

Acetic acid

A

corrosive

25
Q

wrist joints can become
inflamed and can cause disability

A

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

26
Q

when workers are exposed to noise levels __________, the employer must develop a monitoring program to assess noise levels.

A

≥ 85 dBA

27
Q

oil

A

environmental hazard

28
Q

is the most common serious hazard that one faces in a
typical laboratory

A

FIRE

29
Q

benzene

A

toxic

30
Q

OSHA’s Occupational Noise Exposure standard, requires employers to develop and implement a hearing conservation program that includes the use of PPE (e.g., hearing protectors), if workers are exposed to a time-weighted average (TWA) of ________

A

≥ 85 dBA over an 8-hour work shift

31
Q

formaldehyde

A

toxic

32
Q

sets forth the limitations on exposure to radiation from atomic particles

A

OSHA’s Ionizing Radiation standard

33
Q

sodium metal

A

reactive

34
Q

silane

A

reactive

35
Q

used to measure exposure of radiation?

A

lucimeters

36
Q

bromine

A

toxic

37
Q

arsenic

A

environmental hazard

38
Q

lead

A

environmental hazard

39
Q

explain the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard

A

requires that employers provide and pay for PPE and ensure that it is used wherever “hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants are encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical
contact.