PMLS LESSON 10 PART 3 Flashcards

1
Q

what are the regulations for laboratories at academic institutions?

A

Labelling standards
Container standards
Training requirements
Removal frequency of chemical products
Hazardous waste determination
Laboratory clean ups
Prevention of emergenices

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2
Q

What are the labelling standards?

A

Must be yellow background with black letters
20cm x 30cm
scratch proof
resistant to weather or tampering
Date, type of waste and point of generation

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3
Q

How do you label chemical waste?

A

type of waste, name of major chemical and hazard labels

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4
Q

How do you label an infectious waste?

A

Date, type of waste and point of generation

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5
Q

how do you label radioactive waste?

A

placed in a strong leak proof, lead-lined container, labelled with a name or radionuclide and date of deposition

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6
Q

at what level should the sharps not be full?

A

3/4 levels

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7
Q

Requires use of proper PPE and good body mechanics

A

waste handling

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8
Q

Closing/tying/sealing as appropriate for the treatment or transport

A

infectious waste

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9
Q

Should ensure segregation is maintained

A

waste collection

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10
Q

Should ensure that waste from each area is collected at least daily

A

waste collection

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11
Q

Waste bags and containers should be labelled with the date type of waste, and point of generation

A

infectious waste collection

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12
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DO NOT OVERFILL and not be more than 3/4 full

A

sharp waste collection

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13
Q

Never mixed or disposed down the drain

A

chemical waste collection

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14
Q

Never mixed or disposed down the drain

A

chemical waste collection

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15
Q

May be stored in radiation-proof repositories where it can
decay naturally

A

radioactive waste collection

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16
Q

Should be kept in their original packaging

A

pharmaceutical waste collection

17
Q

Leak-proof, lead-lined, and clearly labeled with name or
radionuclide and date of deposition

A

radioactive waste collection

18
Q

Do not redistribute the waste contents by shaking the bag as this could cause liquids or aerosols to be released.

A

infectious waste collection

19
Q

Closing/tying/sealing as appropriate for the treatment or transport

A

infectious waste control