PMLS LESSON 10 PART 3 Flashcards
what are the regulations for laboratories at academic institutions?
Labelling standards
Container standards
Training requirements
Removal frequency of chemical products
Hazardous waste determination
Laboratory clean ups
Prevention of emergenices
What are the labelling standards?
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
How do you label chemical waste?
type of waste, name of major chemical and hazard labels
How do you label an infectious waste?
Date, type of waste and point of generation
how do you label radioactive waste?
placed in a strong leak proof, lead-lined container, labelled with a name or radionuclide and date of deposition
at what level should the sharps not be full?
3/4 levels
Requires use of proper PPE and good body mechanics
waste handling
Closing/tying/sealing as appropriate for the treatment or transport
infectious waste
Should ensure segregation is maintained
waste collection
Should ensure that waste from each area is collected at least daily
waste collection
Waste bags and containers should be labelled with the date type of waste, and point of generation
infectious waste collection
DO NOT OVERFILL and not be more than 3/4 full
sharp waste collection
Never mixed or disposed down the drain
chemical waste collection
Never mixed or disposed down the drain
chemical waste collection
May be stored in radiation-proof repositories where it can
decay naturally
radioactive waste collection
