Laboratory safety and regulations

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accidents can be traced directly to 2 primary causes:

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unsafe acts

unsafe environmental conditions

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better known as occupational safety and health act

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public law-91-596

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and it was enacted by

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U.S. congress in 1970

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goal of the federation

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• provide all employees with a safe work environment

- conduct onsite inspection to determine whether an employer is complying with the mandatory standards

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common fixative

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10% formalin

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For disinfection

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10% bleach

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ginagamit sa skin

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detergent

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neutralizer

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detergent

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29 CFR 1910 of bloodborne pathogens

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1030

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this plan must cover specific preventive measures including exposure evaluation, engineering controls, work practice controls and administrative oversight of the program

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exposure control plan

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basically an approach to infection control in which all human blood, tissue, and most fluids are handled as if known to be infectious for the human

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universal precautions

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29 CFR 1910 of Hazard Communication

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1200

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intended to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals used in the workplace have been evaluated and that this hazard information is successfully transmitted to employers and their employees who use the substances

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OSHA’s toxic and hazardous substances

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primary means of communication

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proper labeling, MSDS, employee education

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29 CFR 1910 of Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories

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1450

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the second subpart to OSHA’s toxic and hazardous substances regulations

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OSHA Lab Standard

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address the shortcomings of the hazard communication standard

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OSHA Lab Standard

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the lab standard requires the appointment of

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chemical hygiene officer

chemical hygiene plan

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the chemical hygiene plan must detail

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engineering controls, PPE, safe work practices, administrative controls, medical surveillance and consultation

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CLSI

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Clinical and laboratory Standards institute

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NCCLS

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national committee for clinical laboratory standards

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provides excellent general laboratory safety and infection control guidelines in their documents GP17-A2 and M29-A3

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CLSI

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Accreditation:

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TJC (JCAHO)

Commision on laboratory accreditation of the college of american pathologists

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developed a standard hazard identification system (diamond-shaped, color-coded symbol)

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NFPA

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blue quadrant

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health hazard

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red quadrant

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flammable hazard

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yellow low quadrant

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reactivity/stability hazard

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white quadrant

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other special information

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sash not fully opened, are required to contain and expel noxious and hazardous fumes from chemical agents

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Fume Hoods

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the velocity of the face of the hood

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100-120 feet

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is also recommended to locate no flow or turbulent areas in the working space

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smoking test

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used for infectious biologic specimens

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BSC

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4 levels of biosafety

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laboratory practices and techniques safety equipments laboratory facilities

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should always be used to transport glass bottles of acids, alkali or organic solvents larger than 500 ml

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safety carriers

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may be used to store flammable materials

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explosion-proof refrigerators

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must be used at all times, and larger cylinders should be transported with valve caps on using handcarts

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gas cylinder supports and clamps

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alternative for people who have latex allergies

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polyvinyl

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offer a wide range of compatibility with organic solvents

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Nitrile gloves

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laboratory coats are made up of

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liquid-resistant material

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TB protection

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HEPA (high efficiency particulate air)

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is an essential component of infection control

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washing

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exposure control plan

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TB

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a proposed standard was issued by OSHA only to be withdrawn again when it was determined that existing CDC guidelines could be enforced by OSHA

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29 CFR 1910,1035 Tuberculosis (1997)

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CDC guidelines could be enforced by OSHA through

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general duty | respiratory protection standard

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Dangerous Goods regulations for

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a. infectious substances | b. diagnostic specimens

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was developed for employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace

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Hazard communication standard (august 1987) | right to know law, 29 CFR 1910. 1200

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guidelines for handling hazardous chemicals

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Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories (19 CFR 1910. 1450) "laboratory standard"

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this plan provides procedures and work practices for regulating and redusing exposure of laboratory personnel

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Chemical hygiene plan

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substances that affect cellular development in a fetus

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teratogens

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effect from hazardous substances

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``` deleterious effect (local or systemic) direct chemical action or interference acute or chronic ```

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acetic acid is incompatible with

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chromic acid and nitric acid

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up-to-date inventory

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shelf life

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which are used numerous routine procedures are among the most hazardous chemicals

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Flammabale and combustible liquids

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flmmable liquid has a flashpoint of

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below 37.8 degree celcius (100 degrees farenheit)

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temperature at which sufficient vapor is given off to form an ignitable mixture with air

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flash point

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are injurious to skin

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corrosive chemicals

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types of corrosive chemicals

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acids and bases

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are substances under certain conditions, can spontanerously explode or ignite

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Reactive chemicals

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strong acids or bases react with water to generate heat

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exothermic reactions

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what causes explosion

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peroxide (OA) + hydrogen (RA)

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are substances that cancer causing agents

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carcinogenic chemicals

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oxidation of a combustible material or fuel with subsequent liberation of heat and light

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chemical reaction

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3 basic elements

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heat, air ,fuel