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What is the recommended procedure for handling aerosol cans or other sealed containers?
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?
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?
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)?
What is the function of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Why should culture or fluids not be poured into sinks or drains?
Why should culture or fluids not be poured into sinks or drains?
What is the basic principle to be observed in procedures requiring the use of animals?
What is the basic principle to be observed in procedures requiring the use of animals?
Why should all staff working with animals be immunised against Tetanus?
Why should all staff working with animals be immunised against Tetanus?
What should be done with cages and racks used in handling animals?
What should be done with cages and racks used in handling animals?
What is one recommended method for disposing of disposables and materials used in handling animals?
What is one recommended method for disposing of disposables and materials used in handling animals?
Why should animal houses have sterilization facilities in their own areas?
Why should animal houses have sterilization facilities in their own areas?
How should infectious wastes be disposed of?
How should infectious wastes be disposed of?
