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Lab Safety - Biological Hazards with Animals

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What is the recommended procedure for handling aerosol cans or other sealed containers?

Dispose of them in regular waste bins

Autoclave them (correct)

Pour their contents into sinks

Place them in the microwave

How should re-usable contaminated glassware be treated before cleaning?

Heated in a microwave

Thrown directly into regular waste bins

Disinfected or autoclaved or both (correct)

Washed with water only

What should be done with solid contaminated materials according to the guidelines?

Autoclaved immediately

Stored in regular glassware

Placed in separated waste bins (correct)

Poured into sinks

What is the function of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Provide information on substance properties and handling procedures Signup and view all the answers

Why should culture or fluids not be poured into sinks or drains?

To avoid releasing viable organisms into the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic principle to be observed in procedures requiring the use of animals?

Handlers should be properly trained and supervised to minimize the risk of injury or infection. Signup and view all the answers

Why should all staff working with animals be immunised against Tetanus?

To prevent the spread of infections from animals to humans. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with cages and racks used in handling animals?

They should be autoclaveable and labeled to indicate infectiousness. Signup and view all the answers

What is one recommended method for disposing of disposables and materials used in handling animals?

Autoclave them before disposal. Signup and view all the answers

Why should animal houses have sterilization facilities in their own areas?

To ensure proper sterilization of equipment and materials used with animals. Signup and view all the answers

How should infectious wastes be disposed of?

By following federal and state regulations, preferably by sterilization before disposal. Signup and view all the answers