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Which law was enacted in 1970 to provide all employees with occupational safety and health protection?
Which law was enacted in 1970 to provide all employees with occupational safety and health protection?
- OSHA
- Laboratory Hazards
- Public Law 91-596
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (correct)
What is the purpose of the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard?
What is the purpose of the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard?
- To mandate work practices
- To minimize worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens (correct)
- To require employers to inform employees about hazardous substances
- To require monitoring of formaldehyde exposure
What is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in relation to hazardous chemicals in laboratories?
What is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in relation to hazardous chemicals in laboratories?
- Educate employees on safe handling of hazardous substances
- Create a chemical hygiene plan (correct)
- Formulate a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Implement a formaldehyde exposure monitoring plan
If the employer did not receive a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the supplier, what should the employer do?
If the employer did not receive a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the supplier, what should the employer do?
What should be the primary focus for all individuals working in a laboratory?
What should be the primary focus for all individuals working in a laboratory?
Study Notes
Occupational Safety and Health
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was enacted in 1970 to provide all employees with occupational safety and health protection.
Blood-borne Pathogens Standard
- The purpose of the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard is to protect employees from occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
- According to OSHA, employers are required to provide a safe working environment for employees handling hazardous chemicals in laboratories.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- If the employer did not receive a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the supplier, they should contact the supplier to obtain the MSDS.
Laboratory Safety
- The primary focus for all individuals working in a laboratory should be safety.
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Quiz on Principles of Medical Laboratory Science lecture WK7, covering topics such as MSDS, blood-borne practices, and standard procedures to minimize worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Test your knowledge on workplace safety and hazard communication.
