Hazards and Safety Flashcards

Question

Radiation burns and causes

Answer 1

Sun burn - UV lights or radiation xrays or gamma rays

Answer 2

Bases, detergents, solvents in contact with skin

Answer 3

from electrical current from Alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC)

Answer 4

Prevent by wearing PPEs | First aid - remove contaminated PPE and run under cold h2o for 15 mins or until it stops hurting

Answer 5

Prevent - rubber apron and gloves | First aid - remove PPE and under colf h2o for 15 or until it stops hurting

Answer 6

Prevent - wear safety goggles or face shield | First aid - Go to eye wash station remove contacts if any and rinse for 15 mins and get medical attention

Answer 7

Prevent - hair tied back and aware of open flames, dont reach over flame first aid - run with cold h2o for 15 mins or until it stops hurting. Cover area with bandage. STOP, DROP , ROLL for fire and then safety shower

Answer 8

Prevent - PPEs and lab coat | First aid - remove clothing or jewelry from near affected site, cold water for 15 mins, and cover with bandage

Answer 9

Prevent - unplug equipment after use | First aid - put person on back , cover with blanket maintain body temp and get medical help

Answer 10

Prevent - use fume hood and proper mask when exposed to poisonous gasses or vapor

Answer 11

Prevent - Clutter free workspace, use broken glass container First aid - apply pressure to wound with sterile dressing, if object is coming out of the wound then apply pressure around the wound. keep cut area above elevation of the heart

Answer 12

Prevent - always use safety closure First aid - identify source of specimen (patient name), squeeze finger under water (encourage bleeding) , clean puncture site , apply sterile bandage and report to supervisor

Answer 13

Level 1 - low individual and low community risk Level 2 - moderate individual and low community risk Level 3 - high individual and low community risk Level 4 - high individual and high community risk

Answer 14

The laboratory should be located away from public areas A biohazard sign with appropriate information must be posted on the entrance to the laboratory. Laboratory furnishings should be constructed with special attention to the use of impervious and readily cleanable work surfaces. Laboratory coats to be worn in the laboratory An autoclave must be available in or near the laboratory

Answer 15

``` Pipetting using a "blow-out" pipette Pouring Removing caps or lids Shaking or waving inoculating loops Dropping cultures Centrifugation Aerosols are suspensions of particles in the air which may gain access to the respiratory system. Biological aerosols may be suspensions of bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi. ```

Answer 16

It causes harmful biological effects It is flammable , explosive or highly reactive If it has potential harmful vapours or dust

Answer 17

Headache or dizziness Sudden nausea or vomiting Eye, nose and throat irritation It is considered acute if the exposure is 14 days or less

Answer 18

Persistent dermatitis Discoloured urine or skin Numbness or tremors

Answer 19

The Brain - Headache, dizziness, confusion, lethargy, Respiratory - Irritation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. Cardiovascular-Hypotension or dysrhythmias, Heart test may be abnormal Renal - kidney damage cause increased protein in the urine, Dermal- disruption of the normal protective barrier can allow easier entry of chemicals into circulation. Ocular - Direct contact by corrosive liquids or solids, Vapors and gases, Swelling of the eyelid Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, injury to the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach

Answer 20

A - safety glasses B - safety glasses and gloves C - safety glasses, gloves and an apron D - face shield, gloves and an apron E - safety glasses, gloves and a dust respirator F - safety glasses, gloves, apron and a dust respirator G - safety glasses, a vapor respirator H - splash goggles, gloves, apron and a vapor respirator I - safety glasses, gloves and a dust/vapor respirator J - splash goggles, gloves, apron and a dust/vapor respirator K - airline hood or mask, gloves, full suit and boots X - ask supervisor or safety specialist for handling instructions.

Answer 21

``` 1)Labeling of reagent bottles and containers Manufacture’s label Workplace Label Warning symbols 2)SDS – Safety data Sheets Available for all chemicals Easily accessible to staff File chemicals in alphabetical order 3) Employee training and information Familiarity with chemical storage areas WHMIS training MSDS location Safety awareness in the laboratory ```

Hazards and Safety Flashcards

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