Hazards pt.2 Flashcards

1
Q

In cases of chemical contact with skin and eyes, flush with __________________
for ______ MINUTES.

A

Large amounts of water

AT LEAST 15

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Safety showers:

Should be able to dispense _____ gallons of water per minute

A pressure of _________ psi (pressure per square inch)

A

30 to 50

20 to 50

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T or F

Add ACID TO WATER, not the other way around.

A

TRUE

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4
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Mixing chemicals should be done under the ______________________

A

fume hood.

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Fume Hoods:

Face velocity should be _____________

A

100 to 120 feet/ minute

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Q

Expel noxious and hazardous fumes from chemicals

A

fume hood.

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6
Q

T or F

Mouth pipetting is accepted in the laboratory

A

False

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Q

Substance
Flammable liquids

Stored Separately
_______________________

A

Flammable solids

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8
Q

Full name ni sir (last na)

A

JAYSON KEITH ABAD LIWAS

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9
Q

Substance
Mineral acids

Stored Separately
_______________________

A

Organic acids

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Q

Substance
_______________

Stored Separately
Water-reactive substances

A

Perchloric acid

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Q

Substance
_______________

Stored Separately
Oxidizers

A

Caustics

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Q

Substance
Heat-reactive substances requiring
refrigeration

Stored Separately
__________________

A

Others

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Q

Substance
Unstable substances (shock-sensitive
explosives)

Stored Separately
__________________

A

Others

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14
Q

Substance
Air-reactive substances

Stored Separately
__________________

A

Others

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15
Q

A document that presents the following information:
 Appropriate work practices and standard operating procedures
 Utilization of PPE
 Engineering controls, such as fume hoods and flammables safety cabinets
 Employee training requirements
 Medical consultation guidelines

A

Chemical Hygiene Plan

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Q

Responsible for documenting and implementing the
chemical hygiene plan

A

Chemical Hygiene Officer

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17
Q

Lists all of the hazardous chemical present in a workplace

A

Material Safety Data Sheet

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18
Q

Chemical label
Injury to the skin or eyes by direct contact or to the tissue of the
respiratory and GIT if inhaled or ingested

A

Corrosive

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19
Q

Cancer-causing chemicals

A

Carcinogenic

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20
Q

Substances that can cause functional and physical defects in the
human embryo or fetus after the pregnant mother is exposed to the substance

A

Teratogenic

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21
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Substances that, under certain conditions, can spontaneously explode
or ignite

A

Reactive

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22
Q

Chemical Labelling specific hazards (7) (PCCTRFC)

A

Poisonous
Corrosive
Carcinogenic
Teratogenic
Reactive
Flammable
Combustible

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23
Q

_______________ is the temperature at which sufficient vapour is given
off from the chemical to form an ignitable mixture with air.

A

Flash point

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Flammable chemicals have a flash point of _______________
below 37.8C (100F).
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Combustible chemicals have a flash point of ____________
equal to or above 37.8C (100F)
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(NFPA) Symbol meaning
National Fire Protection Association
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Is a diamond-shaped, color-coded symbol with four quadrants.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Symbol
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In NFPA symbol ....... ___________ hazards (blue quadrant), ___________ hazards (red quadrant), ____________(yellow quadrant), ___________ (white quadrant)
health flammable hazards reactivity/stability Specific hazard
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In NFPA symbol ....... Health hazards - 3 Flammable hazards - 0 Reactivity - 1 Other special information - ALK
Health hazards - Extreme Danger Flammable hazards - Will not burn Reactivity - Unstable if heated Other special information - Alkali
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In NFPA symbol ....... Health hazards - 1 Flammable hazards - 4 Reactivity - 3 Other special information - Cor
Health hazards - Slightly Hazardous Flammable hazards - Below 73 F Reactivity - Shock and heat may deteriorate Other special information - Corrosive
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In NFPA symbol ....... Health hazards - 4 Flammable hazards - 1 Reactivity - 2 Other special information - OXY
Health hazards - Deadly Flammable hazards - Above 200 F Reactivity - Violent chemical change Other special information - Oxidizer
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The chemistry of fire is presented by the ___________________
Fire Tetrahedron.
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A chain reaction where burning continues & accelerates.
An uninhibited reaction
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Four components should be present for fire to exist. (OFHU)
Oxygen Fuel Heat Uninhibited Reaction
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Class of fire and F. Extinguisher Ordinary combustible, paper, wood plastic, fabric
A. Pressurized water (A) Dry Chemical (A,B,C)
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Class of fire and F. Extinguisher Flammable liquids/ gases, and combustible petroleum products
B. Carbon Dioxide (B,C) Dry Chemical (A,B,C)
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Class of fire and F. Extinguisher Energized electrical equipment
C. Carbon Dioxide (B,C) Dry Chemical (A,B,C) Halon (Halogenated Extinguishers)
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Is considered as the best extinguisher for Class C fires
Halon
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Class of fire and F. Extinguisher Combustible/ reactive metals (Mg, Na, K)
D. Metal X
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Class of fire and F. Extinguisher Liquids used in food preparation such as grease, animal & vegetable oil
K. Wet chemical
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Upon discovery of fire, R.A.C.E should be applied. (define race)
Rescue- Rescue anyone in immediate danger Alarm- Activate the institutional fire alarm system Contain- Close all doors to potentially affected areas Extinguish- Attempt to extinguish the fire, if possible. Exit the area.
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For proper utilization of fire extinguishers, remember the P.A.S.S. (define pass)
Pull pin Aim at the BASE of the fire Squeeze handles Sweep nozzle side to side
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T or F Nonionizing radiation are emitted by many equipment in the laboratory.
TRUE
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A type of hazard that present a biological hazard, transmission of blood-borne pathogens
Sharps Hazards
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Sharps hazards should be disposed in a __________
puncture-proof container
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Type of hazard where examples include needles, lancets, broken glass wares
Sharps Hazards
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Type of hazard where strain disorders caused by repetitive and tedious manual tasks
ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
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This types of hazards primary contributing factors include Position/ Posture Applied force Frequency of repetition Positioning of equipment
ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
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T or F There are many types of wastes that are generated by the clinical laboratory. For proper segregation of wastes, the clinical laboratory utilizes shape-coded garbage bags.
FALSE Color-coded garbage bag
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Color-coded bags (give the waste) Black: Green: Yellow: Puncture-proof containers (usually red): Orange: Yellow with black band:
Black: General wastes; Dry, non-infectious Green: Wet, non-infectious wastes Yellow: Wet, infectious wastes Puncture-proof containers (usually red): Sharps Orange: Radioactive wastes Yellow with black band: Chemical wastes
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T or F All, EXCEPT URINE, must be placed in appropriate containers with the biohazard symbol
TRUE
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Decontamination of waste Soaking the sample in ________ or _______________ solution for at least ______________
5% Lysol 10% sodium hypochlorite 15 minutes
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T or F Urine may be discarded by pouring it in a laboratory sink
TRUE
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Disinfection of the sink using a ______________ DILUTION OF ___________________ should be PERFORMED __________________
1:5 or 1:10 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DAILY
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Sodium hypochlorite dilutions stored in plastic bottles are effective for _________ if protected from light after preparation
one month
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T or F Empty urine containers can be discarded as non-biologically hazardous materials
TRUE
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Color-coded bags (give all the colors) (BGYRO,,YWB)
Black: Green: Yellow: Puncture-proof containers (usually red): Orange: Yellow with black band:
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Machine that uses steam to kill bacteria's
Autoclave