Health and safety

Question 1

What is the dressing for Labs (6)

Answer 1

1. Suitable covered footwear
2. Hair tied back
3. No loose garments, ties or scarves
4. Lab coats
5. Goggles
6. Gloves

Question 2

What is a risk assessment (2)

Answer 2

1. Hards are identified
2. Procedures are identified to minimise risk

Question 3

What are the types of risks (3)

Answer 3

1. Environmental
2. Microbiological
3. Chemical

Question 4

What is COSHH (9)

Answer 4

1. The control of substances hazardous to health
2. Assessment of Risks to health
3. Prevention or control of Exposure
4. Use of Control measures
5. Maintenance, examination and testing of controls
6. Monitoring Exposure at the workplace
7. Health Surveillance
8. Information, instruction and training
9. Arrangements to deal with Incidents

Question 5

What are the classes of hazards (3)

Answer 5

1. H2** Explosives or flammable substances
2. H3** Toxic, corrosive and irritant substances
3. H4** Effect on the aquatic environment

Question 6

What is MSDS (4)

Answer 6

1. Material safety data sheet
2. MSDS is provided by all suppliers of chemical substances
3. Includes details of hazard codes and necessary handling/control precautions
4. Is an essential source of reference for any risk assessment - especially for unfamiliar compounds

Question 7

What is the HG1 microbiological hazard

Answer 7

Unlikely to cause human disease

Question 8

What is the HG2 microbiological hazard (3)

Answer 8

1. Can cause human disease and may be a hazard to staff and students
2. it is unlikely to spread to the community
3. there is usually an effective prophylaxis or treatment available

Question 9

What is the HG3 microbiological hazard (3)

Answer 9

1. Can cause severe human disease and may be a serious hazard to staff and students
2. it may spread to the community
3. there is usually effective prophylaxis or treatment available

Question 10

What are the 3 main routes for infection in laboratories (3)

Answer 10

1. Sharps Injury
2. Splash onto a mucous membrane
3. Aerosols.

Question 11

How can you handle hazardous chemicals and biological agents (3)

Answer 11

1. Work slowly and methodically - never rush
2. Where possible work to a prepared procedure and follow it.
3. Think about Hazards in advance