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SAJAD AHMAD
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Risk Assessment
Identify the hazards Deciding for actions Evaluating the hazards that cannot be removed Safety awareness
Accidents in laboratory results in Injury, ill health Work being disrupted Loss of equipments Contamination of specimens Damage to the laboratory
Ventilation of laboratory inspecting equipments for damage Rules for the storage Procedure for reporting of faults Sterilization procedures Regulations for safe packing and transport of specimen
Unsafe laboratory premises Naked flames Microbial hazards Chemical hazards Glassware hazards Equipment hazards Explosion hazards Insect and rodent infestation Unreliable water supply
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Naked flames
Injury from fire caused by matches, alcohol swabs and burners etc.
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Microbial Hazards
Pathogens are accidentally ingested Pathogens are accidentally inoculated Pathogens are accidentally inhaled
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Chemical Hazards
Toxic or harmful chemicals Flammable chemicals causing fire Corrosive chemicals causing injury and burns
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Glassware Hazards
By Damaged slides Picking up pieces of glass Broken pipettes Glass fragments left on the floor
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Biohazards
An agent of biological origin that has the capacity to produce deleterious effects on humans, i.e. micro-organisms, toxins and allergens.
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BIOSAFETY
The application of combinations of laboratory practice and procedure, laboratory facilities, and safety equipment when working with potentially infectious micro-organisms.
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premise that is structurally sound. Adequate bench space and storage areas. Door at each end of laboratory. Sectioning of laboratory. Separate staff room. Safe electricity supply. Fire extinguishers. Use of safety signs and symbols.
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of personal hygiene
Hand washing Covering any cuts Wearing close shoes Eating, drinking, smoking prohibited. Avoid jewelry.
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Protective clothing's:
Overall Gloves
Safety
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Microbial Hazards
Eyes
Mouth Respiratory
Tract
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Classification of laboratories
Bio-safety Level 1
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Bio-safety Level 4
BSL 1, 2, and 3 Facilities PLUS: Emergency breathing air Emergency generator Emergency exit
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Bio-safety Level 4
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WORKING SAFELY
How aerosol are formed Pouring infectious material safely Opening cultures and ampoules safely Inoculating loops and safe looping out Safe use of syringes and needles
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Biological spillages
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Types A. Class I inward airflow protects worker exhaust to outside ( HEPA filter) B. Class II worker, product, environmental protection sterile work area use for work with aerosol-transmissible microorganisms use also for tissue culture/ virology C. Class III totally enclosed, ventilated, air-tight suitable for work with BSL3/4 agents
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Packaging Label
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disinfectants
in a deep pit
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Chemical Hazards
Flammable Chemicals
Definition Classification
Examples
Safe
Toxic, Harmful and Irritating Chemicals Definition Examples Safe storage and use Oxidizing chemicals Explosive Chemicals Environmentally dangerous chemicals
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Chemical Hazards
Corrosive Chemicals Definition Examples Safe storage and use Accidents involving corrosive chemicals
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Chemical spillages
Spilled on clothing Nonflammable chemicals Flammable chemicals solid chemicals
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Label clearly Keep out of direct sunlight Keep the laboratory well ventilated Always wash hand immediately Use hazards symbols Use of fire fighting equipments and eye wash bottles Never mouth pipette
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Fire Safety
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Fire extinguishers
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Guidelines to reduce the risk of fire Stop smoking Flammable chemicals Promote safety awareness Electrical equipments Unobstructed exits Accessible fire fighting equipments
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Emergency Treatment
Cuts and bleeding
Small cut Serious bleeding Bleeding from nose
Person stops breathing Heart not beating Person faints Person electrocuted
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