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Laboratory safety and regulations Flashcards

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1
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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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5
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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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7
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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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9
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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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12
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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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16
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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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17
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address the shortcomings of the hazard communication standard

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OSHA Lab Standard

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18
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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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19
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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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21
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NCCLS

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national committee for clinical laboratory standards

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22
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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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23
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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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24
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developed a standard hazard identification system (diamond-shaped, color-coded symbol)

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NFPA

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25
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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

29
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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

30
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the velocity of the face of the hood

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100-120 feet

31
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is also recommended to locate no flow or turbulent areas in the working space

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smoking test

32
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used for infectious biologic specimens

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BSC

33
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4 levels of biosafety

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laboratory practices and techniques
safety equipments
laboratory facilities

34
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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

35
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may be used to store flammable materials

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explosion-proof refrigerators

36
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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

37
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alternative for people who have latex allergies

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polyvinyl

38
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offer a wide range of compatibility with organic solvents

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Nitrile gloves

39
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laboratory coats are made up of

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liquid-resistant material

40
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TB protection

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HEPA (high efficiency particulate air)

41
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is an essential component of infection control

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washing

42
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exposure control plan

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TB

43
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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)

44
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CDC guidelines could be enforced by OSHA through

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general duty

respiratory protection standard

45
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Dangerous Goods regulations for

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a. infectious substances

b. diagnostic specimens

46
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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

47
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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”

48
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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

49
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substances that affect cellular development in a fetus

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teratogens

50
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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
51
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acetic acid is incompatible with

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chromic acid and nitric acid

52
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up-to-date inventory

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shelf life

53
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which are used numerous routine procedures are among the most hazardous chemicals

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Flammabale and combustible liquids

54
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flmmable liquid has a flashpoint of

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below 37.8 degree celcius (100 degrees farenheit)

55
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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

56
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are injurious to skin

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corrosive chemicals

57
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types of corrosive chemicals

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acids and bases

58
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are substances under certain conditions, can spontanerously explode or ignite

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Reactive chemicals

59
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strong acids or bases react with water to generate heat

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exothermic reactions

60
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what causes explosion

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peroxide (OA) + hydrogen (RA)

61
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are substances that cancer causing agents

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carcinogenic chemicals

62
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oxidation of a combustible material or fuel with subsequent liberation of heat and light

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chemical reaction

63
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3 basic elements

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heat, air ,fuel

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