Unit 1: Laboratory Flashcards
Why is laboratory safety important?
To prevent adverse health effects from exposure to chemicals
Prevent exposure from organisms, diseases, etc.
Prevent equipment and glassware hazards.
How microorganisms are transmitted.
Biological Hazards`
What is required for biological hazards?
Continuous link between an agent Reservoir Portal of Exit Means of transmission Portal of Entry Susceptible host
The location of potentially harmful microorganisms
Reservoir
What are the means of transmission?
Direct Contact Airborne Droplet Vehicle Vector
Who created the Standard Precaution guide?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Fire Type Class A
Wood, Paper, Clothing
Extinguisher: Water
Fire Type Class B
Flammable organic chemicals
Extinguisher: Dry Chemicals, carbon dioxide, foam
Fire Class Type C
Electric
Extinguisher: Dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, or halon
Fire Type Class D
Combustible Metals
Extinguisher: Sand or dry powder / dry chemicals
Fire Type Class K
Grease, oil, fats
Extinguisher: Liquid designed to prevent splashing and cool the fire.
Class E
Bombs
Extinguisher: Detonation
Who created the Hazardous Material Symbol?
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Blue square of the HMS
Health Hazard 4 - Deadly 3 - Extreme Danger 2 - Hazardous 1 - Slightly Hazardous 0 - Normal Material
Red square of the HMS
Fire Hazard 4 - Below 73 F 3 - Below 100 F 2 - Below 200 F 1 - Above 200 F 0 - Will not burn