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Chem 101: Unit 1 general chem/lab
safety Questions and Answers
Biological hazards Some exposure risks include.. - ANSWER-Accidental puncture with needles, spraying of infectious materials by a syringe, spilling and splattering materials by a syringe Chemical hazards What are some proper storage and use of chemicals? - ANSWER-knowledge of properties, the chemicals use bottles of chemicals and solutions should be handled carefully *A cart should be used to transport HEAVY or multiple numbers of containers Chemical hygiene plan OSHA mandates that a lab specifically have a what? - ANSWER-Chemical hygiene officer Electrical hazards Electrical wires or connections are potential - ANSWER-shock or fire hazards Ergonomics program CAP requires a documented ergonomics plan to include which of the following? - ANSWER-Elements of employee training, engineering controls, an assessment process and documentation and remediation of inspections ERGONOMICS what are three uses of force in a lab? - ANSWER-Routine laboratory activity, functionality of the work space, equipment design Exposure control plan Each laboratory develops, implements and adheres to... - ANSWER-a plan that ensures the protection of laboratory workers against potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens FIRE HAZARDS NFPA and OSHA standards cover subjects from... - ANSWER-emergency exits to safety and firefighting equipment group 1 ALL employees have occupational exposure to - ANSWER-blood or other potentially infectious materials group 2 SOME employees have occupational exposure to - ANSWER-blood or other potentially infectious materials
group 3 Employees do.... - ANSWER-NOT have any occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious diseases MANDATED PLANS what does this section include? - ANSWER-chemical hygiene plans, exposure control plan, Tuberculosis control plan and ergonomics program msds When is this file updated? - ANSWER-annually SAFETY EQUIPMENT OSHA requires employees will be provided all necessary... - ANSWER-PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SAFETY HAZARDS IN THE CLINICAL LAB What does the resource conservation and recovery Act of 1976 state? - ANSWER- states that health and safety professionals involved in the disposal of material classifiable within any nine classes are personally liable for each individual violation Tuberculosis control plan What are some CONTROLS? - ANSWER-early identification and isolation of patients at risk, environmental controls, education, early initiation of thearapy Tuberculosis control plan What is the purpose? - ANSWER-to prevent the transmission of mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB *What are some risks for areas of occupational development of musculoskeltal dissorders? - ANSWER-Awkward posture, repetitive motion and repeated use of force a bottle should never be held by its - ANSWER-neck A written plan includes which of the following? - ANSWER-purpose, scope, applicable reference, *DETAILED procedural steps acids must be slowly diluted by - ANSWER-slowly adding them into water while mixing acids, caustic materials, and strong oxidizing agents should be mixed in the - ANSWER- sink all equipment should be (DEALING WITH ELECTRICAL ITEMS) - ANSWER-grounded
no more than _____ gallons of type 1 and type 2 solvents may be stored in a single cabinet - ANSWER- no more than ______ cabinets can be located in each 5000 sq ft of a lab space - ANSWER- OSHA has the the authority to... - ANSWER-enter a clinical lab unannounced OSHA regulations require which of the following? - ANSWER-Implement new ideas in exposure control technology OSHA regulations require which of the following? - ANSWER-Proper medical waste handeling OSHA requires that Hepatitis B vaccine be offered to - ANSWER-all employees at risk of potential expsure Phlebotomists must change gloves between... - ANSWER-patients and adequately dispose of them Safety is each employees responsibility but.. - ANSWER-responsibility for the leadership begins with the laboratory leadership and is delegated through leadership to the safety officer of safety committees solvents should be stored in an OSHA- approved metal storage that is... - ANSWER- properly vented some elements of training include... - ANSWER-general awareness and familiarization, function-specific, safety training The Department of transportation (DOT) has developed strict requirements for... - ANSWER-shipping and handling of hazardous materials The EPA controls the disposal of the... - ANSWER-disposal of non-RADIOACTIVE hazardous wastes the maximum working volume of flammable solvents allowed outside storage cabinets is.. - ANSWER-5 gallons per room The MSDS contains information on... - ANSWER-spill and disposal procedures and protective personal gear and equipment requirements The National Fire protection Association (NFPA) has developed the.. - ANSWER-704-M identification system
warning labels are NOT to be used on - ANSWER-patient specimens since all should be treated as potentially hazardous What are included of needle stick protection? - ANSWER-Containers for sharps( needles, scalpels, and glass) biological safety disposable bags and safety needles What are some hazards from volatiles? - ANSWER-potential fire hazard, toxic vapors or skin contact (INHALATION), What are some key elements for safety in clinical laboratory? (formal) - ANSWER- control of exposure to, blood borne pathogens, tuberculosis and ergonomics What are some key elements for safety in clinical laboratory? (formal) - ANSWER- Identification of significant occupational hazards, effective waste mgmt, bio-terrorism chemical terrorism what are some key items of PPE? - ANSWER-clothing, gloves, eye protection, (coats, gowns, scrubs) What are some more examples of fluids and specimens? - ANSWER-Blood, serum, plasma, and blood products what are some more examples of fluids and specimens? - ANSWER-vaginal secretions, semen cerbrospinal fluid, synovial fluid what are some more exposure risks? - ANSWER-centrifuge accidents, cuts and scratches from contaminated vessels what are some more safety equipment? - ANSWER-goggles, glasses, and visors, shatterproof safety shields, spill kits fume hoods what are some PARTS of the laboratory safety program? - ANSWER-proper labeling of chemicals, types and location of fire extinguishers, hoods that are in good working order what are the classes of hazardous from 0-4? - ANSWER-red-fire blue-health yellow-reactivity white-special what do they mean by the 6 toxic materials? - ANSWER-Biological materials, shipping and packaging guidelines divide, what does 0= for fire? - ANSWER-will not burn
what is an example of a universal precaution? - ANSWER-Treat all human blood and other potentially infectious material as if they were known to contain infectious agent what is mandatory with documented certification? - ANSWER-proper training, particularly in the areas of package labeling and documentation What is the "Lab right to know standard"? - ANSWER-1988, hazard communication standard, applied to hospital workers What is the federal occupation safety and health act?? - ANSWER-OSHA what should a cart be used for when referring to chemical hazards? - ANSWER-should be used to transport heavy multiple numbers of containers What some requirements of CLSI? - ANSWER-Never peform mouth pipetting, barrier protection must be available and used gloves must be disposable what type of information does the data sheet contain? - ANSWER-Fire and explosion hazard data, health related data, thresh hold limits, exposure limits and toxicity values what ware the Nine United nations classes of hazardous materials? - ANSWER- Explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids, flammable gases, flammables solids, oxidizer materials, toxic materials, radioactive materials, corrosive materials, misc. What was CDC made for? - ANSWER-safety standards that apply to clinical laboratories When is the msds accessible? - ANSWER-24/7 7 days a week When was OSHA made, and what was it the beginning of? - ANSWER-1977. formal oversight employee safety Which organization uses various check lists? - ANSWER-CAP Who distributes and prepare universal precautions? - ANSWER-CDC worn wires on all electrical equipment should be - ANSWER-replaced immediately
