Laboratory Safety Flashcards
It sets levels of safety and health for all workers in the United States
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Old term of CLSI?
National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards
A non profit organization that sets voluntary consensus standards for all areas of clinical laboratories
Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
CLSI gives written report about what? (3)
- Handling
- Processing
- Specimen Collection
A federal agency that carries out mandated public health laws and reporting requirements
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Provides accreditation and proficiency testing for laboratories
College of American Pathologists
Gold Standard for agencies
CAP
An independent, not for profit organization that accredits and certified health-care organizations and programs in US
The Joint Commission
Who handles the NEQAS?
National Reference Laboratories
Infection Control Team
National Standards in Infection Control for Healthcare Facilities
National Reference Laboratory for Clinical Chemistry?
Lung Center of the Philippines
2 Sources of Chemical Hazards?
- Reagents
- Preservatives
What type of hazard that leads to toxic and carcinogenic exposure?
Chemical Hazard
What are the 3 sources of Sharp Hazards?
- Lancets
- Needles
3 Broken Glass
3 Possible injuries of Sharps Hazard?
- Cuts
- Punctures
- Exposure to Blood-borne pathogens
What type of Hazard that is caused by ungrounded or wet equipment?
Electrical Hazard
What can be used as non conductive material to stop a person from being electrocuted?
Glass // Wood
What are the 2 sources of Fire Hazard?
- Bunsen Burners
- Organic Chemicals
What type of hazard leads to falls, sprains and strains?
Physical Hazard
What are the 2 sources of Radiation Hazard?
- Equipment
- Radioisotopes
What are the 4 possible injuries under Biological Hazard?
- Bacterial
- Viral
- Fungal
- Parasitic
This risk factor includes pathogens on the hands of medical personnels, invasive procedures such as intubation and catheterization.
Iatrogenic Risk Factors
This risk factor includes pathogens on the hands of medical personnels, invasive procedures such as intubation and catheterization.
Iatrogenic Risk Factors
This risk factors includes contaminated air-conditioning systems, contaminated water systems, staffing and physical layout of the facility
Organizational Risk Factors
This risk includes severity of illness, underlying state of the patient and length of stay
Patient Risk Factors
What are the 3 Risk Factors in the Invasion of Colonizing Pathogens?
- Iatrogenic Risk Factors
- Organizational Risk Factors
- Patient Risk Factors
What are the examples of potential hazards inside the laboratory? Give atleast 3.
- Electric Shock
- Toxic Vapors
- Compressed Gases
- Flammable Liquids
- Corrosive Substances
- Mechanical Trauma
- Poisons
- Handling Biologic Materials
2 Primary Cause of Accidents
- Unsafe Acts
- Unsafe Environmental Conditions
What is the first rule of self-protection?
alertness at all times
Psychology of Safety: “Safety begins with the _______”
Recognition of Hazards
Psychology of Safety: Safety is achieved through? (5)
- Application of Common Sense
- Stay-Focused Attitude
- Good Personal Behavior
- Good housekeeping
- Continual practice of good laboratory techniques
Preventive Measures: (5)
- Annual Safety Reviews
- Safety Drills
- General Consciousness
- Appropriate Orientation
- Safe Work Environment
Potentially Infectious Materials (4)
- Body Fluids
- Unfixed Tissues
- Organs
- Blood Slides
Precautions: (2)
- Appropriate Barriers
- Appropriate Engineering Tools
Inactivation Methods: (6)
- Heat Sterilization
- Ethylene Oxide
- 2% Glutaraldehyde
- 10% Hydrogen Peroxide
- 5.25% Hypochlorite
- 10% Hypochlorite
Temperature for heat Sterilization and for how many minutes?
250°C for 15 Mins
Temperature for heat Sterilization and for how many minutes?
250°C for 15 Mins
Volume for Ethylene Oxide at what temperature
450-500 mg/dl at 55-60°C