1. Life Saving College Of Nursing M. Farooq Marwat RN, Dip. Card, BSN

2. Objectives: Define Lab, Safety and Lab Safety. Become aware of hazards that occurs in laboratory Become aware of personal protection in Laboratory What to do and what not to do in Lab Understand the emergency procedure, while working in lab. Understand the First aid procedure in case of any accident. 3. What is Lab (Laboratory) Laboratory is a building or room equipped for conducting scientific research or for teaching practical science It is a workplace for the conduct of scientific research 4. Safety: Safety is the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions. The condition of being safe; freedom from danger, risk, or injury. 5. So what is lab Safety ? Lab safety is to make certain that no any adverse effect will be cause by any of potential hazard or agent in the laboratory. Lab safety procedure make sure that the individuals in laboratory can work safely with freedom from danger, risk or injury 6. Why does it matter? Safe working protects: You Other lab workers Cleaners Visitors Your work 7. What Dose Law State Health Safety at Work Act 1974 You must work safely You must not endanger others You must not misuse equipment Penalty up to 2 year in prison &/or an unlimited fine 8. What to do.. Know safety symbols They appear in your laboratory activities They will alert you to possible dangers They will remind you to work carefully 9. What to do.. Read lab instructions ahead of time Always follow lab procedures exactly Ensure good general ventilation in Lab Place all contaminated tubes and plates into Biohazard area Keep cultures in test tube racks when working at lab bench or walking around the lab. 10. What to do.. Clean your workbench with disinfectant at the beginning and at the end of each laboratory exercise Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 1 min before and after you complete your work. Be Responsible at All Times 11. General Hazards in Laboratory Physical hazards Chemical hazards Infectious Hazards Electrical hazards Radiation hazards Breakage of glassware Sharps Objects Spillages 12. Protect Your Self. Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals, flames, or heating devices or if possibility of flying debris Keep all long hair tied back Do not wear loose clothing that could catch on fire Foot wear that completely covers the foot is required 13. Protect Your Self. Handle glassware, sharp tools and heated containers carefully Always cut away from fingers and body Always carry sharp objects with points and tips facing down and away Never try to catch falling sharp instruments Grasp sharp instruments only by the handles 14. Heat/Flame Safety Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open flames Never look into a container while heating it Never point the end of a test tube being heated at yourself or others Never heat in a closed container Never leave a burner or hotplate unattended. 15. Chemical Safety Read all labels twice before removing a chemical from the container Only use the type and amount of chemical instructed to use Never touch, taste, or even smell a chemical unless instructed by the teacher Never mix chemicals unless instructed to do so 16. Chemical Safety. Never mix chemicals together unless you are told to do so (and then only in the manner specified) Consider all chemicals dangerous 17. Spillages Clear up spillage promptly Dispose of any hazardous material as toxic waste 18. You should never.. Take any chemicals from lab or store room Touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials until instructed to do so Never use any laboratory equipment unless you are trained & have been authorised to do so As well as injuring yourself you may cause very costly damage Do an unauthorized experiment 19. You should never.. Do not bring food or beverages into the laboratory because you are working with microorganisms and you do not want them to contaminate your food or drink Apply cosmetics Touch your face, mouth or eyes Practical jokes Horse play Rough house 20. In case of an emergency. Know the locations of: Fire extinguisher Fire blanket Body shower Eyewash station First aid kit Know where all the exit doors are located 21. In case of an emergency. Know emergency procedure If you spill a harmful chemical on yourself or in your eyes, start rinsing immediately and send any of your colleague to get teachers help Notify instructor immediately for broken glassware. If culture gets into your eyes, immediately wash your eyes for 5 minutes 22. In case of Minor injuries/ailments in Lab 23. First Aid Injury: Burns What To Do: Immediately flush with cold water until burning sensation is lessened. 24. First Aid Injury: Cuts, bruises What To Do: Do not touch an open wound without safety gloves. Pressing directly on minor cuts will stop bleeding in a few minutes. Apply cold compress to bruises to reduce swelling. 25. First Aid Injury: Poisoning What To Do: Find out what substance was responsible for the poisoning and alert the teacher immediately. 26. First Aid Injury: Fainting What To Do: Provide fresh air and have the person recline so that their head is lower than the rest of their body. 27. First Aid Injury: Eyes What To Do: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for several minutes. If a foreign object is lodged in the eye, do not allow the eye to be rubbed. 28. First Aid Injury: Electrical shock What To Do: Shut off the current at the source. Remove wire with rubber gloves. Alert the teacher immediately.