Standard Practices for Laboratory Safety

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What is the purpose of decontaminating work surfaces at least once a day?

To inactivate infectious agents

To prevent the creation of splashes or aerosols

To minimize the risk of contamination (correct)

To clean the surfaces of dirt and dust

What is required for materials to be decontaminated outside of the laboratory?

They must be packaged according to local regulations (correct)

They must be transported in an open container

They must be placed in a fragile container

They must be autoclaved on site

What is the purpose of posting a biohazard sign at the entrance to the laboratory?

To indicate the presence of chemicals

To indicate the presence of rodents

To indicate the presence of infectious agents (correct)

To indicate the presence of laboratory equipment

What is a requirement for biosafety level 1 agents?

They are not consistently known to cause disease in healthy adult humans Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for laboratory personnel working with biosafety level 1 agents?

Wearing a laboratory coat, gown, or uniform Signup and view all the answers

What is a program that is in effect according to the standard practices?

An insect and rodent control program Signup and view all the answers

What should be worn if the skin on the hands is broken or if a rash is present?

Gloves Signup and view all the answers

What type of cabinets are required in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories?

Class II biosafety cabinets Signup and view all the answers

What should be fitted to windows that open to the exterior in laboratories?

Fly screens Signup and view all the answers

What should be available as alternatives to powdered latex gloves?

Alternatives to powdered latex gloves Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for laboratory furniture in Biosafety Level 1 laboratories?

It should be capable of supporting anticipated loading and uses Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for laboratory design in Biosafety Level 1 laboratories?

Bench tops should be impervious to water and resistant to moderate heat Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of decontaminating work surfaces at least once a day?

What is required for materials to be decontaminated outside of the laboratory?

What is the purpose of posting a biohazard sign at the entrance to the laboratory?

What is a requirement for biosafety level 1 agents?

What is recommended for laboratory personnel working with biosafety level 1 agents?

What is a program that is in effect according to the standard practices?

What should be worn if the skin on the hands is broken or if a rash is present?

What type of cabinets are required in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories?

What should be fitted to windows that open to the exterior in laboratories?

What should be available as alternatives to powdered latex gloves?

What is a requirement for laboratory furniture in Biosafety Level 1 laboratories?

What is a requirement for laboratory design in Biosafety Level 1 laboratories?

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