Laboratory Safety Flashcards
______ of employer; ______ of employee
Legal responsibility ; Moral obligation
9 Hazards
Electric shock
Toxic Vapors
Compressed gases
Flammable liquides
radioactive
Corrosive
mechanical
Poisons
biological
Laboratory safety is achieved through____
common sense, safety-focused attitude, good personal behavior, good housekeeping, good labor technique
Laboratory safety is achieved through____
common sense, safety-focused attitude, good personal behavior, good housekeeping, good labor technique
Employer’s responsibilities(key words)
Establish, Provide
Employees responsibilities(key words)
Know and comply, positive attitude, etc. with no establish and provide
Manufacturer labeling info (7)
Statement of the hazard
Precautionary measures
Hazard class
First-aid
Storage
Safety
PPE
In house labeling info (8)
Chemical Identity
Concentration
Hazard
Special Handling
Storage
Date prepared
Expiration date
Preparer’s Initials
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA implemented ____ safety in all types of workplaces including laboratories
OSH Act of 1970
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
DOT
Department of Transportation
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Safety Officer
Jocelyn Rosiefila Z. Gonzales
Safety Officer
Jocelyn Rosiefila Z. Gonzales
NFPA label : Red
Flammable
NFPA label : Blue
Toxic
NFPA label : Yellow
Reactive and oxidizing reagents
NFPA label : White
Corrosive
NFPA label : Gray
No more than moderate hazard
Exception
Incompatible
Degree of hazards (4,3,2,1,0)
extreme,severe,moderate,slight,none
Safety showers and eyewash locations must be…
Within 100ft and within 10-second walk
Water should be warm or moderately lukewarm
Safety showers
Water pressure is gentle and cultured every 6 months
Eyewash stations
15-minutes of hands-free flushing capacity
Eyewash stations
Decontamination of spills: PPE
fluid-resistant cover gown & facial protection
Decontamination of spills: Gloves
Heavyweight, puncture-resistant utility gloves
Decontamination of spills: Glass should be removed with
First with tongs and forceps or brush and dustpan
Decontamination of spills: If the spill contains culture media..
cover with absorbent materials and clean after 10 minutes
Decontamination of spills: ____ is used to soak and disinfect spills
Bleach
Employees must be trained in first aid and know…
location, stop bleeding, emergency no.s, CPR
