Lab Safety Rules Flashcards
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE (Def)
Protects the user against specific hazards and should be worm at all times
1
Read instructions before attempting to do anything
2
Always wear the appropriate PPE
3
Tie back long hair No dangling Jewelry
4
Keep Hands away from face
5
Never eat or drink during labs
6
Notify your teacher if any spills or accidents occur
7
Know the location of the safety equipment
8
Keep area unclutted
9
Follow instructions for disposing of the chemicals
10
Never Horse around
11
Clean after yourself
12
Never put anything in your mouth
OSHA (Name)
Occupational Safety Health Administration
CDC (Name)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NIH (Name)
National Institute of Health
OSHA (Purpose)
Ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards
CDC (Purpose)
Protects from health, safety and security threats
NIH (Purpose)
Conducts medical and behavioral research to enhance health lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
Biosafety Levels (BSL)
are used to identify the protective measures needed in a laboratory setting to protect workers, the environment, and the public.
BSL-1
Most High School and Community college. Laboratories
BSL-2
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies, national laboratories, research universities, and hospitals. Use moderate risk agents
BSL-3
Handle Pathogens that can harm or even kill people found in government faculties.
