Laboratory Safety Flashcards
Pathogenic microorganisms present in blood causing infection or disease
Bloodborne Pathogens
Greatest or Most Common risk associated with Hematology Laboratory?
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
Greatest or Most Common risk associated with Hematology Laboratory?
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
Who issued the final rule for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens?
Occupational Safety Hazard and Health Administration
Who issued the final rule for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens?
Occupational Safety Hazard and Health Administration
What is the original term of OSHA?
Universal Precautions
What is OSHA’S current terminology?
Standard Precautions
Give 3 Examples of Bloodborne Pathogen.
- Hepa B Virus
- Hepa C Virus
- HIV
One of the most important safety practices
Hand Washing
If water is not readily available for handwashing, what is the alternative solution?
62% Alcohol
How many seconds does one individual do handwashing?
20 Seconds
What must be kept away from mouth and mucous membranes?
Fomites or any surfaces
Contaminated sharps must be placed in _________ container / color _____ container with universal biohazard symbol
Punture-Resistant / Red
What does PPE consist of?
- Lab Gown
- Gloves
- Head Cap
- Mask
- Eye googles
What is the primary containment of specimens that uses Pneumatic Tube System?
Appropriate Tube
What is the Secondary Containment of a specimen that uses Pneumatic Tube System?
Special Self-Sealing Leak-proof bag with Biohazard Symbol
What is the ratio for the appropriate disinfectant solution?
1:10
What % of volume dilution is for appropriate disinfectant solution?
10%
___ ml of Bleach should be added to ___ ml of Water
10 ml / 90 ml
____ cups of bleach to ____ gallon of water
1 ½ / 1
Laboratory employees should receive the HBV Vaccination at no cost before or within _____ days after beginning work in the lab.
10 Days
What is the Right placement of Fire Extinguishers?
75 Feet
Fire Extinguishers should be checked ____ and maintained _____
Monthly / Annually
What is the appropriate distance of fire detection system and fire alarm inside the laboratory?
≤200 Feet
What class/type of extinguisher used for Ordinary combustible?
Class A
what is the logo for Class A fires?
Green Triangle
What type of fire involves Class B?
Flammable Liquids, Gases or Grease
What is the Logo for Class B Fires?
Red Box
What is the Class/Type for Electrical Fires?
Class C
What is the Logo of Type C Fires?
Blue Circle
Fire Detection and Suppression System should be tested every ____
3 months
Written fire prevention and response procedures commonly referred to as?
Fire Response Plan
What should be included in the Labelling of Chemicals? (6)
- Name
- Concentration of Chemical
- Preparation Date
- Expiration Date
- Initials of Preparer
- Chemical Hazards
Alcohol and flammable chemicals should be stored atleast ____ away from heat source
5 feet
Safety showers and eye stations should be available every ______ or within ____ of travel distance
100 feet away / 10 Secs
Use bottle carriers for glass bottles containing more than ____ ml of hazardous chemical
500 ml
What is used for cleaning microscope objectives under chemical hazard?
Alcohol-based solvents
____ is formerly known as MSDS
SDS
MSDS stands for?
Material Safety Data Sheets
SDS stands for?
Safety Data Sheet
Grounded equipment consists of a _____ plug
Three-Pronged Plug
Sharps container should be replaced when the container is ____ full
3 quarters
