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What is the primary purpose of segregating laboratory waste?
What is the primary purpose of segregating laboratory waste?
- To comply with aesthetic standards for laboratory cleanliness.
- To minimize risks associated with different types of hazardous materials. (correct)
- To reduce the overall volume of waste produced.
- To simplify the process of recording waste disposal metrics.
Why are biohazard waste bags typically colored yellow and marked with a specific symbol?
Why are biohazard waste bags typically colored yellow and marked with a specific symbol?
- To show the waste's origin within a specific department of the laboratory.
- To indicate that the waste has already been sterilized.
- To signify that the waste is suitable for standard recycling processes.
- To allow for easy identification and warn personnel of potential biological hazards. (correct)
Why is it important to collect sharps waste in designated bench-top bins?
Why is it important to collect sharps waste in designated bench-top bins?
- To maintain an accurate count of the number of sharp items discarded.
- To prevent chemical contamination of other waste streams.
- To ensure that the waste can be easily autoclaved.
- To reduce the risk of accidental punctures and cuts. (correct)
What is the standard practice for disposing of solvents and harmful reagents in a laboratory setting?
What is the standard practice for disposing of solvents and harmful reagents in a laboratory setting?
Why is it necessary to use a fume hood when handling chemical waste?
Why is it necessary to use a fume hood when handling chemical waste?
What type of waste does general laboratory waste typically include?
What type of waste does general laboratory waste typically include?
Which of the following actions could compromise the safety of laboratory personnel when disposing of chemical waste?
Which of the following actions could compromise the safety of laboratory personnel when disposing of chemical waste?
If a researcher accidentally punctures their skin with a used needle, what is the most immediate and critical action they should take?
If a researcher accidentally punctures their skin with a used needle, what is the most immediate and critical action they should take?
Why is proper labeling of waste containers essential in a laboratory setting?
Why is proper labeling of waste containers essential in a laboratory setting?
What is the primary concern regarding the disposal of laboratory-prepared solutions?
What is the primary concern regarding the disposal of laboratory-prepared solutions?
Which waste type requires special handling to prevent physical injury?
Which waste type requires special handling to prevent physical injury?
When disposing of chemical waste, why is it important to know the chemical properties of the substances?
When disposing of chemical waste, why is it important to know the chemical properties of the substances?
What is the significance of using 'winchester' bottles for solvent disposal?
What is the significance of using 'winchester' bottles for solvent disposal?
Why should general waste be separated from other types of laboratory waste?
Why should general waste be separated from other types of laboratory waste?
What is the appropriate way to handle a broken glass container that was used to store a corrosive chemical?
What is the appropriate way to handle a broken glass container that was used to store a corrosive chemical?
How does proper waste disposal contribute to the reproducibility of experimental results?
How does proper waste disposal contribute to the reproducibility of experimental results?
What should you do if you are unsure about the proper disposal method for a particular chemical?
What should you do if you are unsure about the proper disposal method for a particular chemical?
What role do Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) play in laboratory waste disposal?
What role do Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) play in laboratory waste disposal?
In the context of laboratory safety, what does 'PPE' stand for?
In the context of laboratory safety, what does 'PPE' stand for?
How can you confirm that a waste disposal procedure is compliant with current environmental regulations?
How can you confirm that a waste disposal procedure is compliant with current environmental regulations?
Flashcards
Biohazard waste
Biohazard waste
Waste that includes utensils, containers, tissue paper, and sample material, segregated in yellow bags marked with the biohazard symbol.
Sharps waste
Sharps waste
Waste that includes hypodermic syringe needles, scalpel blades, glass capillary pipettes, microscope slides, and any other sharp equipment used in the laboratory, collected in yellow bench-top bins.
Chemical waste
Chemical waste
Waste that includes reagents, reaction products, laboratory-prepared solutions, and solvents, often decanted into 'winchester' bottles within a fume hood.
General waste
General waste
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Study Notes
- Waste generated in the laboratory must be disposed of carefully
Biohazard Waste
- Includes utensils, containers, tissue paper, and sample material
- Should be segregated in yellow colored, strong bags marked with the biohazard symbol
Sharps Waste
- Includes hypodermic syringe needles, scalpel blades, glass capillary pipettes, microscope slides, and any other equipment used in the laboratory labelled as sharp
- Usually collected in yellow bench-top bins
Chemical Waste
- Includes reagents, reaction products, laboratory-prepared solutions, solvents
- A common procedure for disposal of solvents and other harmful reagents involves decanting into "winchester" bottles within a fume hood
General Waste
- Includes paper, containers, plastic ware and other waste
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