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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 Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a physical hazard?

Noise in the laboratory Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of risk management?

To minimize threats and maximize opportunities Signup and view all the answers

How often should a risk assessment be reviewed?

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

What is risk management primarily concerned with?

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

What is the result of ineffective risk management?