Short Quiz

Question 1

define safety

Answer 1

freedom from harm or danger; absence of risk

Question 2

CONCEPTS ON THE PSYCHOLOGY of SAFETY
1.______
2. ______
3. ______
4. development of ______
5. causes of injuries or accidents give (3)

Answer 2

1. safety is the concern & responsibility of everyone
2. accidents are expensive
3. implementation of preventive measures are essential
4. dev’t of biological and chemical exposure plans
5. fatigue, inexperience, loss of focus

Question 3

OSHA REQUIREMENTS

1. OSHA meaning
2. ## Healthcare institutions are vested with moral responsibilities to provide:-
   -
3. 3 main PPE

Answer 3

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
   2.
   - Safe environment / workplace
   - Training
   - Protective equipment and gadgets
2. laboratory gown, gloves, shoes

Question 4

OSHA STANDARDS
1984
1987 RIGHT TO KNOW LAW
1991 Lab Standard
1991
1992

Answer 4

Respiratory Protection Standard

Hazard Communication Standard : “Right – to – Know Law”

Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Formaldehyde Standard

Question 5

Terminologies
1. mandatory process by which a state grants permission to an individual or organization to engage in a given occupation or business
2. process by which qualified individuals are listed on an official roster maintained by a government agency
3. voluntary process by which a NGO grants recognition to an individual who has met certain educational requirements and demonstrated competency by examination
4. voluntary process of external review in which a private agency grants
public recognition to an institution that meets certain standards

Answer 5

1. Licensure
2. Registration
3. Credentialing / Certification
4. Accreditation

Question 6

REGULATORY AGENCIES (3)

AGENCIES THAT ISSUE GUIDELINES & STANDARDS (4)

Answer 6

REGULATORY AGENCIES (3)
- Food & Drug Administration
- Department of Health
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration

AGENCIES THAT ISSUE GUIDELINES & STANDARDS
- American Association of Blood Banks
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- International Organization for Standardization
- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

Question 7

substance, situation or condition that is capable of inflicting harm to human health, property or system functioning

Answer 7

HAZARD

Question 8

STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4, ventilation plan especially for ______ & _____
5. give at least 3 structural safety rules

Answer 8

1. DESIGN AND LAYOUT
2. STRUCTURAL SAFETY RULES
3. WORKFLOW PROCESS
4. HISTOPATH & MICROBIOLOGY SECTIONS
5. • VENTILATION SYSTEM
   • ENTRANCE & EXIT ROUTES
   • FIRE PREVENTION

Question 9

TYPES OF HAZARDS IN A CLINICAL LABORATORY

1. infectious agents
   - possible injury (3)
2. needles, lancets, broken, glasswares
   - possible injury (3)
3. preservatives and reagents
   - possible injury (3)
4. equipment and radioisotopes
   - possible injury

Answer 9

1. BIOLOGIC
   - bacterial, fungal, viral infections
2. SHARPS
   - cuts, punctures, blood-borne pathogen exposure
3. CHEMICAL
   - exposure to toxic, carcinogenic, caustic agents
4. RADIOACTIVE
   - radiation exposure

Question 10

TYPES OF HAZARDS IN A CLINICAL LABORATORY

1. ungrounded, wet equipment and frayed cords
   - possible injury (2)
2. organic chemicals, bunsen burners, alcohol lamps
   - possible injury (2)
3. wet floors, heavy boxes, loitering patients or personnel
   - possible injury (3)

Answer 10

1. Electrical
   - Burns and Shock
2. Fire
   - Burns and Disability
3. Physical
   - Falls, sprains, strains