Lab Inspections- Top Findings
Not writing on here will ensure safety will write us up on the inspection report
What is incorrect or no label on tubes/ secondary containers?
This acronym is the name of a specialized group of labs managed by the QPA group on the 3rd floor of building 12.
Bonus: What does this acronym stand for?
What is BARC?
Bonus: What is Biological Aerosol Research Corridor?
This is the maximum amount of waste permitted in a bio-hazard waste container before replacing the bio-hazard bag.
What is approximately 1/2 way full?
In addition to our badges, we need these to access the labs.
What are PIN #s
Working from clean to dirty and utilizing sticky mats helps minimize this in the lab
what is contamination
It doesn't matter if they are blue, purple, latex or nitrile; Don't put these in the regular trash!
What are gloves?
The equipment laboratory workers wear to protect themselves from their environment.
What is PPE?
personal protective equipment
Better put a lid on this, if you're working on a bench top.
What is a bench top bio-hazard bag?
If you bring one of these in the lab with you, don't leave them unattended
What is a visitor
You better make sure to have this form filled out and approved before biology research gets started on a project
What is a BRAF (will also accept BMR)
This needs to be flushed once a week... but you shouldn't need to use it anyway, if you're wearing the right PPE
What is an eyewash?
This equipment delivers a supply of aerosolized particles and is able to change their concentrations over time.
What is a DyCAG?
This cleansing agent is the only substance allowed down the drain besides water.
What is soap?
These are the 4 trainings required through EHS prior to getting access to the BARC
BBP, Biosafety, Chemical safety, Hazmat
Checking the magnahelic gauge on this piece of equipment is something you should always do before getting to work
what is a BSC?
If these are found hanging on the back of a chair it is considered a safety violation.
What is a lab coat?
This safety tier is applicable to clinical, diagnostic, teaching, research, or production facilities where work is performed with indigenous or exotic agents that may cause serious or potentially lethal disease through the inhalation route of exposure.
What is BSL-3?
This is the maximum number of bags allowed in the autoclave at one time during a solid waste cycle.
What is 3 bags?
Before you can use this "Hot" ticket item in 12S346, you need training to get access to the space
What is the autoclave
This kind of pipetting is strictly prohibited in the lab (and generally discouraged elsewhere).
What is mouth pipetting?
Storing something this high will obscure the sprinkler system (and will make sure to get us on the write up list)
what is 18" from the ceiling
This acronym describes the person appointed by the HES group supervisor who is charged with the oversight of biosafety efforts.
Bonus: name this person
What is a BSO (bio safety officer)?
Bonus: Keisha
After working in the lab, this is the person who is responsible for ensuring the area is properly cleaned up?
Who is the person who performed the lab work?
Always do this before you leave the lab, (or if you're a restaurant employee leaving the restroom)
What is WASH YOUR HANDS
This person invented the autoclave.
Who is Charles Chamberland?