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What is the first action to take in the event of a fire?
What is the first action to take in the event of a fire?
- Secure all hazardous materials
- Wait for instructions from a supervisor
- Evacuate the area and notify the fire department (correct)
- Attempt to extinguish the fire
How can one contact the fire department from a campus phone?
How can one contact the fire department from a campus phone?
- Dial 180 to reach ISU Police Dept. first (correct)
- Use the emergency button on the phone
- Dial 911 directly
- Call the campus security office first
What should you do to prepare for possible fire emergencies in a laboratory?
What should you do to prepare for possible fire emergencies in a laboratory?
- Know the fire alarm's location (correct)
- Store all flammable materials inside the laboratory
- Familiarize yourself with all exits available
- Review evacuation procedures only during emergencies
What is defined as a hazardous substance?
What is defined as a hazardous substance?
Which of the following correctly describes a biohazard?
Which of the following correctly describes a biohazard?
What is the primary goal of laboratory safety?
What is the primary goal of laboratory safety?
Which agency oversees laboratories that deal with recombinant DNA?
Which agency oversees laboratories that deal with recombinant DNA?
What is the focus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding laboratory safety?
What is the focus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding laboratory safety?
What does OSHA primarily monitor in laboratories?
What does OSHA primarily monitor in laboratories?
Which of the following best describes the responsibilities of OSHA?
Which of the following best describes the responsibilities of OSHA?
Why is proper training emphasized in laboratory safety?
Why is proper training emphasized in laboratory safety?
Which agency is focused on preventative measures against infectious agents?
Which agency is focused on preventative measures against infectious agents?
What role does the NIH play concerning laboratories?
What role does the NIH play concerning laboratories?
What is the primary role of the Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHS)?
What is the primary role of the Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHS)?
Why is training considered important in safety management?
Why is training considered important in safety management?
What should individuals in a laboratory be aware of regarding exits?
What should individuals in a laboratory be aware of regarding exits?
What is a key function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) related to lab wastes?
What is a key function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) related to lab wastes?
What should individuals do regarding fire extinguishers in a laboratory?
What should individuals do regarding fire extinguishers in a laboratory?
What is the goal of the Environmental Health & Safety Office's training?
What is the goal of the Environmental Health & Safety Office's training?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Environmental Health & Safety Office?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Environmental Health & Safety Office?
What type of wastes are mentioned as posing a threat in a laboratory?
What type of wastes are mentioned as posing a threat in a laboratory?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a health hazard?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a health hazard?
What should you do in case of an emergency that requires more than first aid?
What should you do in case of an emergency that requires more than first aid?
Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard?
What is a critical action to take when physical and health hazards are present in a laboratory?
What is a critical action to take when physical and health hazards are present in a laboratory?
Where are emergency contact numbers located in the laboratory?
Where are emergency contact numbers located in the laboratory?
What type of kit should be readily available when handling chemical, biological, or radioactive agents?
What type of kit should be readily available when handling chemical, biological, or radioactive agents?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of a corrosive material?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of a corrosive material?
What should be done within 24 hours if an incident occurs that requires more than first aid?
What should be done within 24 hours if an incident occurs that requires more than first aid?
What primarily poses a threat from infectious agents?
What primarily poses a threat from infectious agents?
What is the purpose of lab-specific training when handling infectious agents?
What is the purpose of lab-specific training when handling infectious agents?
What are the Biosafety Levels (BSL) used for?
What are the Biosafety Levels (BSL) used for?
What is recombinant DNA (rDNA)?
What is recombinant DNA (rDNA)?
Which of the following is NOT considered a biological hazard?
Which of the following is NOT considered a biological hazard?
Which organisms could cause harm to humans, animals, or plants?
Which organisms could cause harm to humans, animals, or plants?
Why must precautions be taken when working with infectious agents?
Why must precautions be taken when working with infectious agents?
What aspect of infectious agents does the CDC provide guidance on?
What aspect of infectious agents does the CDC provide guidance on?
Study Notes
Laboratory Safety
- Laboratory safety is important to reduce injury and illness.
- The University has an obligation to protect students, assistants, faculty, and staff.
- Several agencies are involved in safety compliance.
Agencies Involved in Safety Compliance
- National Institute of Health (NIH): Focuses on labs using or containing recombinant DNA.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Focuses on labs using or containing infectious agents.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Monitors hazardous materials, hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, and occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Regulates laboratory generated and stored wastes, including hazardous and biohazardous wastes.
- Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHS): Oversees various campus activities, interprets laws and regulations, and maintains health and safety standards.
Importance of Training
- Training is the most important aspect of safety.
- Training reduces illness and injury, increases worker efficiency and awareness, and fulfills regulatory requirements.
Laboratory Surroundings
- Know the exits, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, eye wash/safety shower, first aid kit, emergency spill kit, and emergency contact numbers.
- Campus personnel are encouraged to evacuate in case of a fire and notify the fire department by dialing 180 from any campus phone.
Hazards in the Laboratory
- Laboratories may contain biological, chemical, or radioactive materials posing physical and/or health hazards.
- Biological hazard: Organism or material of biological origin that could potentially cause harm.
- Infectious agent: Organism capable of producing infection or disease.
- Recombinant DNA (rDNA): Molecules constructed outside living cells by joining natural or synthetic DNA segments.
- Each laboratory using an infectious agent must perform additional lab-specific training.
- Infectious agents fall under CDC guidelines and are categorized by Biosafety Levels (BSL).
- The more pathogenic the agent, the more stringent the safety precautions required.
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This quiz covers essential aspects of laboratory safety, focusing on the importance of safety protocols to prevent injuries and illnesses. It details the roles of various agencies like NIH, CDC, OSHA, and EPA in ensuring compliance with safety standards in laboratory settings.
