Safety 1
Why are disaster plans created?
So People will not panic
and to prevent injury
How does the Hazard Communication Standard help employees?
It informs them of the Hazards in their workplace and educates them about any new hazards that are introduced or added.
Why should you wear gloves when handling microorganisms or potentially hazardous chemicals?
To prevent contamination or contact with skin.
Explain why safety measure is so important to all healthcare workers no matter their career choice.
Because everyone has a job in a disaster.
What does a class B fire extinguisher have in it and what can you use it on?
Carbon Dioxide
Chemical, oil, and grease
What is the worker's responsibility in a disaster?
To know what they are responsible for and who is in charge.
What does MSDS stand for:
Material Safety Data Sheet
When heating a test tube, in what direction should the test tube be pointed?
Tilted away from your face and away from other people.
List 3 ways to prevent fires
Dispose of rubbish correctly
Make sure hot plates/gas turned off when not in use
Store flammable chemicals in appropriate cabinets
What does a class C fire extinguisher have in it and what can you use it on?
Dry chemicals
Electrical Fires
When would you call a Hazmat team?
When a spill is too large for you to clean up yourself.
Can you accept MSDS telephone messages over the phone?
You cannot
DAILY
DOUBLE
Name 3 types of personal protective equipment used by Biotechnology workers.
Gowns or aprons
Goggles
Gloves
Masks
Face Shields
If a particle gets in your eye what should you do about it?
Tell the instructor, don’t try to get it out or wash it out.
DAILY DOUBLE
How do you sound the fire alarm?
Pull alarm and call 911 tell them where the fire is and what kind it is.
What safety precautions should be followed with shoes and hair when in the lab?
Wear shoes with a closed toe and tie back loose hair.
Name agencies that regulate safety in biotechnology.
OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
FDA_U. S. Food and Drug Administration
EPA-Environmental Protection Agency
CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment.
Do you have to wear safety goggles all the time in the lab for this class?
No, only with splashing.
What does
PASS mean?
P: Pull the pin
A: Aim at the base of fire
S: Squeeze
S: Sweep side to side
Name 3 things that a Hazardous Material Spill plan should include:
List of all chemicals in the workplace
Written materials about all the chemicals (MSDS sheets)
Who is responsible for different aspects of the program
What would you do if you found an unlabeled container?
Notify the instructor
What items should be brought to the lab with you?
Only designated notebook and pen/pencils.
What does a class A fire extinguisher have in it and what can you use it on?
Pressurized water
Wood, paper
How far back do you stand from a fire when using a fire extinguisher
6-10 feet