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ACUA, K. M. B.

AQUITANIA, M. C. G.

4EMT


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Laboratory Hazards

Biological

Chemical

Ergonomic

Fire


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Biological Hazards


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Chain of Infection Hand washingWaste disposal

Decontamination

Specimen bagging

Hand washing

PPE

Aerosol prevention

Sterile equipment

Pest control

Std. Precautions Immunization

Exposure Control

Plan

Healthy Lifestyle

Post exposure

prophylaxis


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Center for Disease Control

CDC

Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in

Hospitals

Updated: Universal Precautions

Samples are presumed to be infectious.


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Occupational Safety and

Health Administration

OSHA

Occupational exposures

Gloves for routine use


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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


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Lab-associated infections Mouth-pipetting

Consumption of food in lab

Spills / splashes in unprotected skin

Needle sticks


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Aerosol contamination Inoculating loops

Spills on lab counters

Expelling spray from needles

Centrifugation of infected fluids


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Personal Protective Equipment


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Hand washing


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Chemical Hazards


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Prevention: Right-to-know

Hazard Communication Standard

(Federal Register 29CFR 1910.1200;

1983)

Chemical Hygiene Plan (Federal

Register 29CFR 1910.1450; 1993)


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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


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Chemical Hygiene PlanRequirement 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


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Ergonomic Hazards


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Ergonomics

Science of fitting workplace conditions

and job demands to the capabilities of

the working population. [OSHA]

Human factors engineering


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Ergonomic-related problems

Cumulative trauma disorder

Long term repetitive motion tasks

Unusual awkward postures

Forceful movements

Vibrations

Stress at workplace Poor environment setup


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Stretches


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Stretches


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Stretches


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Stretches


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Stretches


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Fire Hazards


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Upon discovery of fire

Rescue

Alarm

Contain

Extinguish


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Types of Fire

Class A Wood, paper, clothing

Class B Flammable organic chemicals

Class C Electrical

Class D Combustible metals

Class K Cooking oils, trans-fats


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Classes of Fire Extinguishers

A Water

B Dry chemicals, CO2

, Foam, Halon

C Dry chemicals, CO2, Halon

ABC Dry chemicals


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Color Code


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How to Use


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