Lab man Flashcards
give concept in psychology of safety (3)
- accidents are expensive
- safety is the concern and responsibility of everyone
- implementation of preventive measures are essential
OSHA meaning
Healthcare institutions are vested with moral responsibilities to provide: (3)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
1. safe environment
2. training
3. protective equipment and gadgets
OSHA Standards
1984
1987 (Right to Know Law)
1991 (Laboratory Standard )
1991
1992
1984: Respiratory Protection Standard
1987: Hazard Communication Standard
1991: Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
1991: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
1992: Formaldehyde Standard
OSHA STANDARDS Terminologies
1. mandatory process by which a state grants permission to an individual or organization to engage in a given occupation or business
2. process by which qualified individuals are listed on an official roster maintained by a government agency
3. voluntary process by which a NGO grants recognition to an individual who has met certain educational requirements and demonstrated competency by examination
4. voluntary process of external review in which a private agency grants public recognition to an institution that meets certain standards
- Licensure
- Registration
- Credentialing / Certification
- Accreditation
- Give at least 3 Regulatory Agencies
- Agencies that Issue Guidelines and Standards (4)
- __
- Department of Health
- Food and Drug Administration
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration - —
- American Association of Blood Banks
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- International Organization for Standardization
- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
Give at least 3 Structural Requirements
- Design and Layout
- Workflow Process
- Structural Safety Rules
TYPES OF HAZARD:
_____: a hazard where there’s exposure to infectious agents (HBV, HIV) through specimen collection, handling & testing
1. give 3 preventive measures
2. possible injury (3)
BIOHAZARD
1.
- use of PPE
- proper disposal of waste
- handwashing before and after handling patient
2. bacterial, fungal, viral infections
TYPES OF HAZARD:
_____: a hazard where there’s exposure to needles, lancets, broken glasswares
1. possible injury (3)
2. revises the Blood-borne Pathogen Standard of 1992
SHARP HAZARD
1. cuts, punctures, blood borne pathogen exposure
2. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000
TYPES OF HAZARD:
_____: a hazard where there’s exposure to preservatives and reagents
1. possible injury (3)
2. all chemicals should have _____
3. safety practices
- wear
- ____
- storage are classify acc to _____
- storage cabinets must be _____ level
- there should be ___’s name, ____, date of ___, ___ warning
CHEMICAL HAZARD
1. exposure to toxic, carcinogenic, caustic agent
2. Material Safety Data Sheet
3. safety practices:
- PPE
- FUME HOODS
- CHARACTERISTICS
- BELOW EYE LEVEL
- manufacturers name, address, date of preparation, hazard warning
TYPES OF HAZARD:
_____: a hazard where there’s exposure to wet floors, heavy boxes, loitering patients or personnel
1. possible injury (3)
_____: a hazard where there’s exposure to bunsen burner, alcohol lamps, organic chemicals
1. possible injury (2)
2. first signs of fire
_____: a hazard where there’s exposure to equipment and radioisotopes
1. possible injury
2. exposure limit: ____ mrem/year whole body (max)
3. nonionizing radiation (3)
_____: a hazard where there’s exposure to ungrounded or wet equipment and frayed cord
1. possible injury
2. 2 MAJOR ELECTRICAL HAZARDS in the LABORATORY:
PHYSICAL
1. falls, sprains, strains
FIRE/ EXPLOSIVE
1. burns and disability
2. smoke, burning small
RADIOACTIVE HAZARD
1. radiation exposure
2. 5000 mrem/year whole body
3. microwaves, infrared, UV
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
1. burns and shock
2. Electrical equipment, electrical wiring
