This protective equipment is worn by laboratory personnel to shield their hands from chemical exposure.
What are gloves?
This common laboratory equipment, essential for heating substances to high temperatures, consists of a glass tube with a rounded bottom and a Bunsen burner beneath. What is it?
What is a test tube?
How often do we have a CAP inspection by an outside lab?
What is every 2 years
This safety symbol is used to indicate the presence of a chemical hazard in the laboratory.
What is the hazard warning symbol or chemical hazard symbol (e.g., pictograms such as flame, skull and crossbones, corrosion)?
An ICD9-code is related to what?
What is patient diagnosis?
What does CAP stand for in the context of laboratory accreditation?
College of American Pathologists
This type of hood is used to protect laboratory personnel from exposure to harmful chemicals or biological agents while working with them.
What is a fume hood or biological safety cabinet?
The most important step in the safe administration of blood is to what?
What is correct patient identification?
What does the acronym SOP stand for in laboratory operations?
Standard Operating Procedure
This safety equipment is used to provide emergency eyewash and shower facilities in case of chemical exposure to the eyes or body.
What is an emergency eyewash and safety shower station?
Evaluating the performance of employees should be done when?
What is annually?
What is the warning time we get before CAP inspectors arrive
What is one hour?
This term refers to the process of ensuring that laboratory personnel are properly trained and informed about potential hazards and safety procedures.
What is safety training or safety awareness?
This state-of-the-art robotic system, increasingly adopted in laboratories worldwide, automates repetitive tasks such as pipetting, sample preparation, and even data analysis, significantly improving efficiency and reducing human error. What is this system called?
What is laboratory automation?
What is the significance of maintaining proper documentation in a laboratory inspection?
Documentation provides evidence of compliance with regulatory standards, facilitates traceability, and ensures accountability