Lab Safety Guidelines

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What should be fitted with ground-fault circuit interrupters in the laboratory?

Biological hazard containers

Chemical storage units

Electrical units positioned far from liquid

Electrical units positioned close to liquid (correct)

What is the main purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

To provide general information on laboratory safety

To provide a list of chemical products in the laboratory

To provide information on the potential hazards of a chemical product and how to work safely with it (correct)

To document accidents in the laboratory

What kind of hazards can bacteria, viruses, blood, tissue, and/or bodily fluids in the lab pose?

Only biological hazards (correct)

Only chemical hazards

Biological and chemical hazards

Only physical hazards

What should be done in the laboratory to prevent physical hazards?

Ensure good housekeeping to prevent trip hazards Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to wear full safety wear when handling chemicals?

To protect the laboratory personnel from exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential hazard from placing a needle in an open waste basket after drawing blood via venipuncture?

Accidental injection or exposure to bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

The supplier or manufacturer of the material Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between an MSDS and a label?

An MSDS contains more information than a label Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for adhering to lab safety rules and protocols?

To ensure the safety of others around you and yourself Signup and view all the answers

What should be worn to protect the user against health or safety risks at work?

Personal protective equipment (PPE) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to a lab bench before and after a lab session?

Clean it with both 10% bleach solution and 70% isopropyl alcohol solution Signup and view all the answers

What should be done upon entering and exiting the lab?

Wash hands with soap and water on both entry and exit Signup and view all the answers

What should a laboratory personnel do if they are unsure of a procedure?

Ask for help from a supervisor or instructor Signup and view all the answers

What should a laboratory personnel do when handling hazardous chemicals?

Wear safety masks and/or goggles Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with long hair in the laboratory?

Tie it back Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know the location of emergency exits, eye wash stations, and showers in the laboratory?

In case of an accident or chemical spill Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Importance of Lab Safety

Laboratory safety is essential to avoid accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
Technicians and employees in the lab are responsible for adhering to lab rules and protocols to ensure their own safety and that of others.

Lab Safety Rules

Absolutely no eating or drinking in the lab.
Mobile phones and electronic devices are prohibited.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on entry and exit of the lab.
Know the locations of emergency exits, eye wash stations, and showers.
Always clean the lab bench before and after a lab session using 10% bleach solution or 70% isopropyl alcohol solution.
Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ask for help if unsure of anything.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE is equipment that protects the user against health or safety risks at work.
Lab coat: must be long-sleeved, knee-length, and made of drill cotton material.
Shoes: must fully cover the feet.
Long hair: must be tied.
No dangling earrings.
Gloves: must be worn.
Safety masks and/or goggles: must be worn for appropriate testing.

Hazards in the Medical Laboratory

Hazardous chemicals: corrosive to skin and eyes, and toxic.
Electrical units: particularly hazardous when positioned close to liquids, should be fitted with ground-fault circuit interrupters.
Biological hazards: bacteria, viruses, blood, tissue, and bodily fluids can carry diseases or hazardous allergens.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

A document that contains information on potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity, and environmental) and how to work safely with a chemical product.
Essential starting point for a complete health and safety program.
Contains information on use, storage, handling, and emergency procedures related to the hazards of the material.
Prepared by the supplier or manufacturer of the material.

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Learn essential laboratory safety rules and protocols to ensure a safe working environment and avoid accidents. Understand the importance of following lab rules and regulations.