lab safety measures Flashcards
a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific research, experiments, measurement and analysis may be performed.
laboratory
“a body of rules, operating procedures, and practices established by a given organization that are considered to be mandatory with a view to ensuring quality and correctness in results produced by a laboratory”
good laboratory practice (GLP)
two common elements of GLP
standard operating procedures and quality assurance unit
To ensure that safe and orderly laboratory environment is maintained, EVERYONE should read and follow laboratory rules and safety precautions
safety agreement
types of hazards
physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, mechanical, electrical
Noise, Vibration, Extreme Temperature, Illumination, Pressure
physical hazard
A. Physical Form (Liquid, Solids, Gas)
B. Routes Of Entry
(Getting into the Eyes, Inhalation, Ingestion, Dermal
chemical hazard
(Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Parasites)
biological hazard
Mismatch between worker & work
ex. Repetitive Motion, Stress at Work
ergonomical hazard
Rotating parts, Moving parts
mechanical hazard
any live electrical parts without insulation
electrical hazard
substances or materials which has been determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health and safety.
hazardous materials
Explosive materials *Infectious items, parasites, pathogens *Chemically unstable or corrosive *Toxic substances *Bio-accumulated
hazardous materials
mandated to maintain a safe, healthy
and productive workplace environment
bucs natural sciences laboratory
Requires all faculty, staff, and students to comply with the institutional policies and guidelines established by the laboratory
policies and guidelines
use of alternative chemicals and reduction of the amount of
chemicals
waste management
Everyone has a ______ for safety
responsibility
has a responsibility to learn… …the health and safety hazards of the materials or equipment he may be using or producing; …the hazards which may occur from the equipment or techniques employed; and … the appropriate safety measures
individual (student/employee)
ensures… … that the normal safety precautions are observed; … that accidental injuries are prevented; … accidents that occur are properly reported and recorded; and … recurrence of said accident is avoided
supervisory (teacher/coordinator)
provides … … the facilities, equipment, and maintenance to ensure a safe working environment; and … an organized program to make improvements necessary for such an environment
institutional
levels of responsibility
individual, supervisory/instructional, organizational/institutional
is also used for certain other facilities where the processes or equipment used are similar to those in scientific laboratories
laboratory
Conducts tests and evaluation of environmental samples, pharmaceutical products, food samples Conducts product quality assessment Supports activities for educational purposes Ensures the validity and reliability of results
laboratory
some common laboratories
computer science lab, natural science lab, analytical lab
Encompasses issues such as: * Organization of the laboratory * Management * Personnel * Facilities * Equipment * Operations * Method validation * Quality assurance * Record keeping
good laboratory practice
