Unit 1 The Vet Practice Lab

Question 1

What is essential for a comprehensive safety program in a laboratory?

Answer 1

Procedures, precautions, and training

This includes the use and maintenance of equipment and the location of safety equipment and supplies.

Question 2

What are some examples of safety equipment that must be accessible in the laboratory?

Answer 2

• Eye wash
• Fire extinguisher
• Spill clean up kits
• Biohazard disposal containers
• Protective gloves

These items are crucial for ensuring safety in laboratory settings.

Question 3

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 3

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 4

True or False: OSHA mandates specific laboratory practices that must be incorporated into the safety policy.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What must laboratories do to comply with OSHA guidelines?

Answer 5

• Correct safety or health hazards in the workplace
• Educate employees about potential hazards
• Provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain accurate records of injuries/illness
• Post OSHA posters, citations, injuries, and illness

Question 6

Define ‘engineering controls’ in the context of hazard control.

Answer 6

Change work environment to eliminate/minimize hazards

Question 7

What is the role of a chemical hygiene officer in a laboratory?

Answer 7

Appoint a chemical hygiene officer to implement chemical hygiene policies.

Question 8

What must employees know according to the Hazard Communication Standard?

Answer 8

Exposure hazards

Question 9

What information is included in a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

Answer 9

• Manufacturer’s name and contact information
• Hazardous ingredients/identity information
• Physical/chemical characteristics
• Fire and explosion hazard data
• Reactivity data
• Health hazard data
• Precautions for safe handling and use
• Control measures

Question 10

Fill in the blank: When chemicals are removed from primary containers into another container, a _______ must be applied.

Answer 10

secondary label

Question 11

What are blood-borne pathogens?

Answer 11

Human blood-borne pathogens that can be zoonotic.

Question 12

List some types of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Answer 12

• Eye protection
• Protective clothing
• Shields/Barriers
• Gloves
• Shoe covers
• Masks

Question 13

What characterizes Biosafety Level I?

Answer 13

Normally do not cause disease in humans

Question 14

What are the precautions associated with Biosafety Level II?

Answer 14

• Potential to cause human disease if handled incorrectly
• Mucous membrane exposure, ingestion, puncture
• Use of PPE
• Sharps containers
• Specific disposal requirements

Question 15

What is a requirement for Biosafety Level III?

Answer 15

Controlled access and decontamination of waste, cages, clothing, etc.

Question 16

What defines Biosafety Level IV?

Answer 16

High risk of life-threatening diseases, requiring maximum containment facilities.

Question 17

What are the categories for shipping hazardous materials?

Answer 17

• Category A: Higher risk of infection
• Category B: Lower risk

Question 18

What must be included in the labeling for shipping specimens?

Answer 18

Infectious substance label

Question 19

What is a key consideration in laboratory design?

Answer 19

Separate from other hospital operations and large enough to accommodate equipment and personnel.

Question 20

What should be clearly shown on a quality website?

Answer 20

• Funding and sponsorship
• Clear timelines for posting, revising, and updating
• Information about the source

Question 21

What is the summary of a comprehensive laboratory safety program?

Answer 21

• OSHA requirements
• MSDS
• Labeling
• Biosafety levels
• Shipping
• Laboratory design