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General Laboratory Safety (HAZARD) Flashcards

1
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anthrax

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environmental hazard

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2
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sodium azide

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toxic

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3
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sodium hydroxide

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corrosive

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4
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mercury

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environmental hazard

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5
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Types of chemical hazards

Acetronitrile

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Flammable

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6
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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
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nitric acid

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reactive

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8
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photographic fixer

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corrosive

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9
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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
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Nonionizing radiation includes:

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

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reactive

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12
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commonly operate in the UV, visible, and IR frequencies.

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Lasers

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13
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Benzoyl peroxide

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reactive

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14
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mineral spirits

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flammable

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15
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Types of chemical hazards

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  1. Flammable
  2. Corrosive
  3. Reactive
  4. Toxic
  5. Irritant
  6. Environmental Hazard
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16
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meaning of OPIM

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other potentially infectious materials

17
Q

powdered inks and/or pigments

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toxic

18
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It is the minimum concentration, that is the chemical specific concentration in inhaled air.

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Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)

19
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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

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Benchtop fires

21
Q

asbestos

A

environmental hazard

22
Q

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

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UV light

23
Q

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

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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.

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≥ 85 dBA

27
Q

oil

A

environmental hazard

28
Q

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

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FIRE

29
Q

benzene

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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 ________

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≥ 85 dBA over an 8-hour work shift

31
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formaldehyde

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toxic

32
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sets forth the limitations on exposure to radiation from atomic particles

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OSHA’s Ionizing Radiation standard

33
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sodium metal

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reactive

34
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silane

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reactive

35
Q

used to measure exposure of radiation?

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lucimeters

36
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bromine

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toxic

37
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arsenic

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environmental hazard

38
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lead

A

environmental hazard

39
Q

explain the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard

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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.

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