Type of eye protection that should be used to protect against large splashes or caustic agents.
What are goggles
100
This is an agent that can trigger allergies by itself, or cause an individual to develop an allergic reaction to an accompanying chemical (ex. power in latex gloves)
What is a sensitizer
100
infections that can be traced directly to laboratory organisms handled by or used in the vicinity of the infected individuals.
What are laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs)
100
substance that is below minus 78 degrees Celsius
What is a cryogenic substance
100
Organization involved in monitoring the disposal of hazardous materials in the environment
What is the EPA
200
Works by filtering the room air through canisters that remove specific contaminants from the air.
What is an air-purification respirator
200
Acrylamide is an example of this type of chemical hazard
What is a neurotoxin
200
type of infectious particle that contain nucleic acid usually surrounded by a protein coat and requires a cellular host for replication
What is a virus
200
This occurs when a liquid is heated past the boiling point without the release of the gaseous phase and can result in an explosion.
What is superheating
200
Operating principles or requirements related to safety that are voluntary
What are standards
300
Should be worn at all times in the laboratory and provides a barrier against harmful agents while preventing contamination of street clothes.
What is a lab coat
300
This is a specific type of mutagen that has been shown to cause tumors in laboratory animals
What is a carcinogen
300
the two most common viral lab acquired infections when working with blood products
What are HIV and HBV
300
These should be treated as explosives and should be stored upright and attached to a wall with a strap or chain.
What are compressed gasses
300
Organization involved in enforcing workplace safety
What is OSHA
400
Is the best practice concerning the use of gloves in the lab.
What is changing gloves regularly
400
Chemicals that cause chemical burns and tissue damage on the skin. Acids and bases are the most common of these
What are corrosives
400
provides containment for aerosols and separates the work material from the operator and the laboratory, while providing clean air within an enclosed area by filtering the air through HEPA filters
What is a biological safety cabinet (BSC)
400
A substance that will ignite and burn readily in air
What is a flammable substance
400
Technical document provided by the chemical supplier that describes the specific properties of a chemical
What is an MSDS
500
Should be used when working with materials under a vacuum or where there is a threat of explosion.
What is a full face shield
500
Chemicals that cause fetal malformation. Pregnant women should not work with these chemicals.
What are teratogens
500
most problematic type of contamination in cell culture systems because it does not show typical signs of contamination and can result in changes in gene expression of the host cells
What is mycoplasma contamination
500
These are emitted from transilluminators and germicidal lamps and can damage skin and eyes.
What are UV rays
500
A chemical hazard classification system developed by the NFPA that rates chemicals according to their fire, reactivity, and general health hazards