WEEK 1 Flashcards
They ensure safe and
healthful working conditions
for workers by setting and
enforcing standards and by
providing training, outreach, education, and assistance
OSHA
“Occupational
Safety and
Health
Administration”
It is a nonprofit, educational
organization created for the
development, promotion, and
use of national and
international laboratory
standards
CLSI “Clinical
and Laboratory
Standards
Institute
Responsible for the controlling
the introduction and spread of
infectious diseases
CDC “Centers
for Disease
Control and
Prevention”
An internationally recognized
program and the only one of
its kind that utilizes teams of
practicing laboratory
professionals as inspectors.
CAP “College
of American
Pathologists
To continuously improve
health care for the public, in
collaboration with other
stakeholders, by evaluating
health care organizations and
inspiring them to excel in
providing safe and effective
care of the highest quality and
value
TJC “The Joint
Commission”
Infectious agents
- Bacterial, fungal, viral, or
parasitic infections
Biological
Hazard
Needles, lancets, broken
glasses
- Cuts, punctures, or blood-borne
pathogen exposure
Sharp
Hazard
Preservatives and
reagents
- Exposure to toxic agents, carcinogenic, or causative
agents.
Chemical
Hazard
Equipment and
radioisotopes
- Exposure to radiation
Radioactive
Hazard
Ungrounded or wet
equipment, frayed cords
- Burns, electric shock
Electrical
Hazard
Wet floors, heavy boxes, patients
- Falls, sprains,
Physical
Hazard
Open flames, organic
chemicals
- Burns or dismembermen
Fire Hazard
Non infectious, recyclable wastes
trash bin or plastic bags
Examples: Paper products, glass vials, Aluminum Containers, plastic
products, wood materials
Non infectious, dry wastes
trash bin or plastic bags
Examples: Styrofoams, plastic
. B. Non-Hazardous/General
Non infectious, wet waste
trash bin or plastic bags
Examples: Food stuff
C. Non-Hazardous/General
