BISHOP (8TH ED. | CHAPTER 2: LABORATORY SAFETY AND REGULATIONS)

Question 1

What are the (9) potential hazards where clinical laboratory personnel are exposed to daily?

Answer 1

1. Electric shock
2. Toxic vapors
3. Compressed gases
4. Flammable liquids
5. Radioactive material
6. Corrosive substances
7. Mechanical trauma
8. Poisons
9. Inherent risks of handling biological materials

Question 2

Accidents in the laboratory can be traced directly in what (2) primary causes?

Answer 2

1. Unsafe acts
2. Unsafe environmental conditions

Question 3

What is Public Law 91-596?

Answer 3

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Question 4

When is OSHA enacted by the U.S. Congress?

Answer 4

1970

Question 5

What is the goal of OSHA?

Answer 5

To provide all employees (including laboratory personnel) w/ a safe work environment

Question 6

What does OSHA do?

Answer 6

Conduct site inspections to determine whether an employer is complying w/ the mandatory standards

Question 7

What are the (7) OSHA standards that regulate safety in the laboratory?

Answer 7

1. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
2. Formaldehyde Standard
3. Laboratory Standard
4. Hazard Communication Standard
5. Respiratory Protection Standard
6. Air Contaminants Standard
7. Personal Protective Equipment Standard