General Laboratory Safety (HAZARD) Flashcards
anthrax
environmental hazard
sodium azide
toxic
sodium hydroxide
corrosive
mercury
environmental hazard
Types of chemical hazards
Acetronitrile
Flammable
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.
nosocomial infection
nitric acid
reactive
photographic fixer
corrosive
designed to protect workers from the health hazards of
exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
Nonionizing radiation includes:
- Ultraviolet (UV)
- visible light
- infrared (IR)
- microwave (MW)
- radio frequency (RF)
- extremely low frequency (ELF)
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picric acid
reactive
commonly operate in the UV, visible, and IR frequencies.
Lasers
Benzoyl peroxide
reactive
mineral spirits
flammable
Types of chemical hazards
- Flammable
- Corrosive
- Reactive
- Toxic
- Irritant
- Environmental Hazard
meaning of OPIM
other potentially infectious materials
powdered inks and/or pigments
toxic
It is the minimum concentration, that is the chemical specific concentration in inhaled air.
Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
Laboratory standard five major elements
- Hazard Identification
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Information and training
- Exposure monitoring
- Medical consultation examinations
very common especially when you are working in the microbiology laboratory and you use alcohol lamps
Benchtop fires
asbestos
environmental hazard
used in histopathology lab for
disinfection
○ Autopsy room
○ Biosafety cabinets
UV light
described as a series of energy waves composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields traveling at the speed of light
Non-ionizing radiation
Acetic acid
corrosive
wrist joints can become
inflamed and can cause disability
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
when workers are exposed to noise levels __________, the employer must develop a monitoring program to assess noise levels.
≥ 85 dBA
oil
environmental hazard
is the most common serious hazard that one faces in a
typical laboratory
FIRE
benzene
toxic
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 ________
≥ 85 dBA over an 8-hour work shift
formaldehyde
toxic
sets forth the limitations on exposure to radiation from atomic particles
OSHA’s Ionizing Radiation standard
sodium metal
reactive
silane
reactive
used to measure exposure of radiation?
lucimeters
bromine
toxic
arsenic
environmental hazard
lead
environmental hazard
explain the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard
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.
