Operate a piece of equipment only when
You have been instructed how to use it
If you find a damaged piece of equipment
Report it to the instructor
Solutions that will be used in the laboratory
Can be injurious, so avoid eye and skin contact
When the instructor is out of the room
Equipment should not be operated
All injuries occurring in the laboratory
Should be reported to the instructor
If an object gets in your eye, you should
Call the instructor
When handling any electrical equipment, be sure to
Check first for damaged cords or improper grounds
Horseplay or practical jokes
Cause accidents and have no place in the lab
The major cause of house fires is
Cooking
The three things needed to start a fire are
Fuel, heat, and oxygen
Injuries are more likely to happen to persons who
Take chances
If your personal safety is in danger because of fire
Leave the area as fast as you can
Wearing safety glasses in a laboratory
Is required for certain procedures
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers leave a residue or snow that can cause burns or eye irritation
True
Spilled solutions, such as bleach, should be wiped up immediately
False
Laboratory uniforms are worn for protection and as a safety measure
True
If any solution comes in contact with your skin or eyes, flush the area with water and call the instructor
True
The third prong on an electric plug is important for grounding electric equipment
True
In case of fire alarm, avoid panic
True
Correct body mechanics should be used while performing procedures
True
Class A fire extinguishers can be used on electrical fires
False
While using a fire extinguisher, hold the extinguisher firmly and direct it to the middle or main part of the fire
False
Smoke and panic kill more people in fires than the fire itself
True
For your own safety and the safety of a patient, it is important that you was your hands frequently
True
All waste materials should be disposed of in the nearest available container.
False
All solutions used in the laboratory are poisonous
False
The bottle label of any solution you use should be read by you at lease three times
True
All manufacturers must provide a MSDS with any hazardous product they sell
True
When lifting a patient in bed, a narrow base of support should be maintained
False
Keep the feet apart and the knees flexed when picking up an item from the floor
True
Type A fire extinguisher
Wood, paper
Type B fire extinguisher
Gas, oil, paint
Type C fire extinguisher
Electrical fires
Type D fire extinguisher
Combustible metals
Type ABC fire extinguisher
All ABC combined
What is OSHA?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is OSHA's purpose?
To establish and enforce standards and to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
How can you determine precautions that should be followed while using a hazardous chemical?
Check the MSDS
Identify 3 main diseases that can be contracted by exposure to bodily fluids
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, AIDS
3 rules for preventing fires
1. Obey all "no smoking" signs, 2. Extinguish matches and cigarettes, 3. Check all electrical equipment