ACUA, K. M. B. AQUITANIA, M. C. G.

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Laboratory Hazards
Biological

Fire

Chemical

Ergonomic

Biological Hazards

Chain of Infection
Hand washing Waste disposal Decontamination Specimen bagging Std. Precautions Immunization Exposure Control Plan Healthy Lifestyle Post exposure prophylaxis Hand washing PPE Aerosol prevention Sterile equipment Pest control

Center for Disease Control

 

CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals



Updated: Universal Precautions



Samples are presumed to be infectious.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  

OSHA Occupational exposures Gloves for routine use

Potentially infectious for HBV, HCV, HIV

      

Blood Semen Vaginal secretions Pericardial fluid Peritoneal fluid Synovial fluid Pleural fluid

      

Amniotic fluid Saliva Tears CSF Urine Breast milk Any unfixed tissue samples

Lab-associated infections
   

Mouth-pipetting Consumption of food in lab Spills / splashes in unprotected skin Needle sticks

Aerosol contamination
   

Inoculating loops Spills on lab counters Expelling spray from needles Centrifugation of infected fluids

Personal Protective Equipment

Hand washing

Chemical Hazards

Prevention: Right-to-know


Hazard Communication Standard (Federal Register 29CFR 1910.1200; 1983) Chemical Hygiene Plan (Federal Register 29CFR 1910.1450; 1993)

Hazard Communication Standard

 

Chemical Handling Chemical Labeling [2 System]

 

NFPA Hazard Identification System Hazardous Materials Identification Guide

    

Material Safety Data Hazard Determination Written Implementation Program Employee Training Trade Secrets

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Requirement for all facilities that uses hazardous chemicals


Purpose:
     

Appropriate work practices Standard operating procedure Personal Protective Equipment Engineering controls, such as fume hood and flammables safety cabinets Employee training requirements Medical consultation guidelines

Ergonomic Hazards

Ergonomics


Science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population. [OSHA] Human factors engineering

Ergonomic-related problems


Cumulative trauma disorder

     

Long term repetitive motion tasks Unusual awkward postures Forceful movements Vibrations Stress at workplace Poor environment setup

Stretches

Stretches

Stretches

Stretches

Stretches

Fire Hazards

Upon discovery of fire

   

Rescue Alarm Contain Extinguish

Types of Fire
    

Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K

Wood, paper, clothing Flammable organic chemicals Electrical Combustible metals Cooking oils, trans-fats

Classes of Fire Extinguishers

   

A B C ABC

Water Dry chemicals, CO2, Foam, Halon Dry chemicals, CO2, Halon Dry chemicals

Color Code

How to Use