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Laboratory Safety and Hazards

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What is the primary goal in terms of hazards in a laboratory?

Maximize the use of hazardous materials
Increase the risk of injury to lab workers
Eliminate all biological hazards
Minimize the potential of a hazard causing harm (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?

Improper work area layout
Strong acids and bases
Noise in the laboratory
Bacteria and viruses (correct)

What is the term for a condition or situation that exists in the work environment that could result in physical harm, injury, and/or damage?

Threat
Danger
Hazard (correct)
Risk

What is the term for the likelihood of a hazard causing harm?

Risk (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a physical hazard?

Noise in the laboratory (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a hazard during the pandemic in a hospital setting?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of risk management?

To minimize threats and maximize opportunities (A) Signup and view all the answers

How often should a risk assessment be reviewed?

At least once every 3 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating risk in the risk management process?

To assess risk based on probability and severity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is risk management primarily concerned with?

Systemic application of management policies and procedures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of ineffective risk management?