lab safety Flashcards
Exposure to blood and body fluids is the most common risk assoc
iated in hematology laboratory.
standard precautions
pathogenic microorganisms present in
blood causing infection or diseases
bloodborne pathogen
provides standards to maintain a safe work environment
Occupational safety and health administration
OSHA STANDARDS
- Handwashing
- Food, drink, and medications not allowed
- Applying cosmetics is prohibited
- Fomites or any surfaces must be kept away from the mouth and all
mucous membranes - Contaminated sharps must be disposed of properly
- Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times following
the proper donning - Equipment should be checked and maintained
Fire extinguishers is placed every ______ and checked ________ and maintained _______
- placed every 75 feet
- checked monthly
- maintained annually
fire detection system and manual fire alarm is placed ______
near exit door which is less than 200 ft away
fire detection and fire alarm should be tested
every 3 months
Example of class A fire
- wood
- paper
- cloth
- trash
Example of class B fire
- gasoline
- grease
- oil
- solvents
Example of class C fire
- computers
- fax machine
- electrical equipment
Example of class D fire
- magnesium
- sodium
- potassium
- titanium
- other flammable materials
PASS
- pull the pin
- aim at the base of fire
- squeeze the lever
- sweep from side to side
Yellow ( Reactivity)
0 - stable
1 - Unstable if heated
2 - Violent chemical change
3 - Shock and heat may detonate
4 - May detonate
White (Specific hazard)
OXY
ACID
ALK
COR
Blue (Health hazard)
0 - normal material
1 - Slightly hazardous
2 - Hazardous
3 - Extreme danger
4 - Death
Red (Fire hazard)
0 - will not burn
1 - Above 200 F
2 - Below 200 F
3 - Below 100 F
4 - Below 75 F
Replaced the sharp container once it is ____
3/4 full
measures to prevent or reduce the adverse effects of the
emergency
mitigation
design of procedures, identification of resources that
may be used, and training in the procedure
preparedness
actions that will be taken when responding to the emergency
response
procedure to assess damage, evaluate response, and
replenish supplies so that the laboratory can return to normal
recovery
a written standard procedure that has been approved
by the person in charged.
Standard Operating Procedure
Context of Standard procedure in the in Hematology
- Calibration and control of basic blood cell counter. 2. Quality assurance in Hematology
- Calibration and maintenance of semi-automated
hematology equipment. 4. The
Structure of an SOP
1.Title Page
2. Scope
3. Specimen Requirements
4.Specimen Reception
5. Safety Precautions
6. Equipment and reagent
7. Procedure
8. Quality control procedures
9. Maintenance
10. Limitation
11. Reporting Result
12. Specimen Post Test
13. Clinical Significance
how long do you soak pipette?
soak in 2.5% hypochlorite for 30-60 mins
should be prepared for every analytic test underta
ken and for all significant activities related to the practice
of laboratory
SOP
