Lecture 2A - Governing Agencies Flashcards
BOB
Bureau of Biologics
Purpose of BOB
The regulation and production of allergenics, cellular and gene therapy products, vaccines, and tissues and tissue products.
CLSI
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
CHP
Chemical Hygiene Plan
HCS
Hazard Communication Standard
ECP
Exposure Control Plan
Purpose of the CHP
To protect laboratory workers from hard due to hazardous chemicals; written document developed by the EMPLOYER.
Purpose of HCS
To ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.
What are 4 items that the HCS has implemented that needs to be on all chemicals.
(1) Signal word
(2) Pictogram
(3) Hazard Statement
(4) Precautionary Statement
GHS
Globally Harmonized System
Health Hazard
Flame
Exclamation Mark
Gas Cylinder
Corrosion
Exploding Bomb