Laboratory Safety Flashcards
The accepted ‘‘BIOHAZARD’’ label is
Fluorescent orange
Empty urine containers can be discarded as
Nonbiologically hazardous waste
Ratio in the disinfection of the sink
1:5 or 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite
Disinfection eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except?
Bacterial Spores
What type of Hazard has a Syringe w/ a diagonal NO sign
Sharp Hazard
Best method of radioactive waste disposal
Store material in a LOCKED, MARKED ROOM
Skull w/ crossed bones
Chemical Hazards
Best first aid for Chemical Spills
Flush area w/ water for atleast 15 minutes
First Aid: For ALKALI or ACID BURNS In the EYE
Wash out eye thoroughly w/ RUNNING WATER for 15 minutes
What should NOT be done if chemicals come in Contact w/ the Skin
Neutralized
Always Add _______ to avoid sudden splashing
ACID to WATER
An _____ can occur of WATER is added to ACID
Explosion
Yellow Quadrant Reactivity (3)
Shock & Heat may deteriorate/ detonate
Health Hazard (3)
Extreme Danger
Flammabillity Hazard (1)
Above 200F