Laboratory safety

Question 1

Containment principles, technologies and practices that are implemented to prevent unintentional exposure to biological agents or their inadvertent release.

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Laboratory safety

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OSHA means

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Enacted in 1970 – PL 91-596

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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The goal of this federal regulation body is to provide all employees with safe work environment.

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OSHA

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Provides written manuals that define specific safety policies and procedures for all potential hazards required in laboratories.

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OSHA

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Provide guidelines for developing these written policies and procedures are provided in several Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) documents.

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OSHA

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[3] Primary standards

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1. Bloodborne pathogens
2. Hazard Communication Standard
3. Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

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Applies to all exposure to blood or other POTENTIALLY infectious materials.

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Bloodborne pathogens

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Mandates development of Control Plan.

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Bloodborne pathogens

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Proper decontamination and safe handling.

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Bloodborne pathogens

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HBV vaccine – 10 days before start working.

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Bloodborne pathogens

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Intended to ensure that hazards of all chemicals used in the workplace have evaluated.

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Hazard Communication Standard

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Development of SDS – Safety Data Sheet

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Hazard Communication Standard

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AKA OSHA Lab Standard.

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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

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Appointment of Chemical Hygiene Officer.

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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

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Development of Chemical Hygiene Plan.

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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

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A federal agency that carries out mandated public health laws and reporting requirements.

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Ensure quality healthcare for patients, prevent harm, and improve advocacy.

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The Joint Commission (JC)

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[3] Standard Precaution and Universal Precaution

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1. Universal precaution
2. Body substance isolation guidelines
3. Standard precautions

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Formerly National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS).

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CLSI

Question 19

All patients are considered to be possible carriers of blood borne pathogens.

[standard and universal precaution]

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Universal precaution

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Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment when handling/collecting blood and bodily fluids contaminated with blood.

[standard and universal precaution]

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Standard precaution

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Consider all body fluids and moist body substances to be infectious.

[standard and universal precaution]

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BSI guidelines

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Combines major features of Universal Precautions and BSI Guidelines.

[standard and universal precaution]

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Standard precaution

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[7] types of HAZARD

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1. Biological 2. Sharps 3. Chemical 4. Fire: NFPA 5. Electrical 6. Radiation 7. Ergonomics

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Any patient specimen or body substance is considered infectious.

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Biologic hazard

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Nosocomial Infection.

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Biologic hazard

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Infection acquired in healthcare.

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Nosocomial infection

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[3] Different kinds of Nosocomial infection

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1. Bacteria 2. Virus 3. Fungi

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A continuous link in the transmission of harmful microorganisms between a source and a susceptible host.

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Chain of infection

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A specialized containment device designed to provide a safe working environment for laboratory personnel and to protect the external environment from exposure to potentially hazardous material.

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Biosafety cabinet (BSC)

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Process of eliminating or destroying all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. [sterilization and disinfection]

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Sterilization

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The goal of this, is to render an object or surface completely free of viable microorganisms that could cause infection or contamination. [sterilization and disinfection]

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Sterilization

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Involves the reduction of the number of pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces, instruments, or in the environment to a level that is considered safe for public health. [sterilization and disinfection]

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Disinfection

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When exposed to HIV through accidental prick, etc.; within 72 hours [PEP and PrEP]

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PEP

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Given only for individuals who have an active sex life. [PEP and PrEP]

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PrEP

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A bright, color-coded labels are divided into quadrants:

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Fire: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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Health

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blue

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Flammability

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red

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Reactivity/Instability

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Yellow

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Any special considerations.

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White