Safety Blue book Flashcards
(49 cards)
what hazard is viruses and parasites
biological hazard
what hazard is radiation, thermal stress, and mechanical hazard
physical hazard
what hazard is due to stress in the workplace physically or mentally
ergonomic hazard
What is the hierarchy of controls
top -> down
Engineering, administrative, PPE
examples of engineering control
fume hood, biosafety cabinet, substitution of less toxic material
example of administrative control
safe work procedure, scheduling, training
What is the internal responsibility system used for
demonstrate responsibilies of management and employees
3 main elements of WHMIS
SDS, labels, training
what does the OHSMS do
ensure all roles and responsibilies are identified, documented, and accounted for
what 3 factors is risk level calculated by
frequency of hazard
severity of hazard
probability of hazard
Steps of a Job Hazard Assessment
- list critical steps
- ID all equipemnt used for procedure
- ID potential hazards
- review available control measures
- verify effectiveness of controls
what does containment level 1 have
- biosafety by good practices
- physical containment
- handwash sinks
what does containment level 2 have
- administrative controls
- physical containment
- biosafety equipment
what does containment level 3 have
- engineering controls
- ## HEPA filters and BSC
where can biological aerosols be suspended
bacteria, virus, parasites, fungid
decontaminate definition
killin gmicroorganisms
disinfection definition
destroy organims but NOT spores by chemicals
sterilization definition
removal of microorganisms by chemical or physical means
autoclave parameters
121 C
15psi / 103kPA
30-60 mins
microorganism for autoclave indicator
geobacillus stearothermophilus
bacillus atrophaeus
what disinfectant used for highly concentrated biological spills
peroxyacetic acid mixed with hydorgen peroxide
what microorganism is usually resistant to disinfectants
prions
what is the most important part of the biosaftey cabinet
HEPA filter - made of glass and paper
when are biosaftey cabinets teseted
instillation
moved or repaired
annually
