CC ACT 2 QFR

1. Identify the various types of hazards encountered in a laboratory. Describe each briefly
according to the sources and injuries arising from each.
 2. Enumerate several ways how to protect yourself acquiring infection and chemical toxicity
in the laboratory
- Treat all microorganisms as potential pathogens
- Maintain a curated culture collection.
- Obtain fresh stock cultures of microorganisms annually.
- Sterilize equipment and materials
- Disinfect work areas before and after use.
- Wear protection.
- Wash your hands.
- Source:
https://knowledge.carolina.com/professional-growth/safety/12-safe-practices-for-the-micr
obiology-laboratory/?amp=1

3. What is the statement of Universal Safety Precaution (formerly Universal Safety

Precaution)?
blood and certain body fluids of all patients are considered potentially infectious for human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and other bloodborne pathogens
Source:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000039.htm

4. Mention the agencies and regulatory documents that are meant to institute safety in the
clinical laboratory
- the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS], U.S. Food & Drug Administration
[FDA], and Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA].
- the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute [CLSI]
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]
- AABB, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, College of American
Pathologists [CAP], COLA, and The Joint Commission
Source:
https://thuonline.com/agencies-and-regulatory-documents-that-are-meant-to-institute-safety-in-t
he-clinical-laboratory/amp

5. What is the MSDS? How is it useful for safety in clinical chemistry?

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a fact sheet developed by
manufacturers describing the chemical properties of a product. Material Safety Data
Sheets include brand-specific information such as physical data (solid, liquid, color,
melting point, flash point, etc.), health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, handling,
disposal, personal protection and spill/leak procedures. As required by the Occupational
Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), the target audience for information in a MSDS
is the occupation worker who may be exposed to chemicals at work. However, much of
the information is also relevant to consumers. The term "Material Safety Data Sheet" has
been changed to "Safety Data Sheet" (SDS) to comply with a format required by OSHA
to be consistent the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

Sauce:
KA-03976 · NLM Customer Support Center (nih.gov)
6. How to properly disinfect a bench top and a floor spills with biohazard sample? (include
all specific materials and solutions being used