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Lab Techniques & Safety - Question & Answer Guide
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Q1: What are laboratory techniques?
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A1: Laboratory techniques are defined as the processes and practices recommended for equipment use in the laboratory. They ensure accurate results in experiments and help prevent accidents.
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Q2: Why are lab techniques important?
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A2: They ensure experiments give the most accurate results and prevent accidents that may be detrimental to participants.
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Q3: What is the purpose of a laboratory safety program?
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A3: The laboratory safety program is designed to prevent injury among all laboratory personnel and protect other people with the right of entry.
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Q4: Name three general laboratory rules.
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- Know the location of safety equipment.
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- Dress for the lab (wear PPE).
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- Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.
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Q5: What items should not be worn in a lab due to safety hazards?
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A5: Jewelry should not be worn in a lab as it can pose multiple safety hazards.
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**Q6: Why should open cuts be covered in the lab?**
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A6: Open cuts should be covered to prevent exposure to harmful chemicals and biological agents.
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**Q7: List three things you should never do in a lab.**
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1. Do not eat or drink in the lab.
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2. Do not taste or sniff chemicals.
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3. Do not experiment on yourself.
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### Section 4: General Safety Procedures for Lab Activities
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**Q8: What should you do before and after lab activities?**
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A8: Spray the table with disinfectant solution and wipe it down with paper towels.
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**Q9: Why should you not reuse lancets?**
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A9: To prevent contamination and infection
lancets should be disposed of immediately after use in a sharps container.
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**Q10: Where should used syringes and needles be disposed of?**
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A10: The entire unit (syringe and needle) should be disposed of in a sharps container.
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### Section 5: Safety Guidelines for Syringe Use
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**Q11: Name two key safety guidelines for using syringes.**
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1. Use disposable needles and needle-locking syringes.
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2. Ensure the needle is locked securely into the barrel before use.
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**Q12: Why should you minimize air bubbles while filling a syringe?**
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A12: To prevent frothing of the inoculum and ensure accurate measurement.
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### Section 6: Instrumentation Safety
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**Q13: List four types of instrument systems used for safety.**
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1. Fail-safe design
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2. Alarm systems
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3. Interlocks
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4. Smoke and fire detectors
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