Lab Safety and Biosafety

Flashcards covering key concepts related to lab safety, biosafety levels, and emergency procedures.

Safety Diamonds

Indicates health and safety risks in a lab; uses colors for flammability, toxicity, reactivity, and other hazards.

Biosafety Levels

Rating system from 1 to 4 assessing the risk associated with pathogens and laboratory practices.

Flammability

The ability of a material to catch fire and burn easily.

Toxicity

The degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals.

General Lab Safety Protocols

Essential rules to follow in a laboratory setting to ensure safety.

Waste Disposal

Proper methods for discarding laboratory waste to prevent contamination or accidents.

Emergency Procedures

The steps to follow in case of a fire or hazardous event in the lab.

Extinguisher Operation

Technique to use a fire extinguisher: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Injury Reporting

The process of informing a course instructor about any incident or injury occurring in the laboratory.

Preventive Measures

Actions taken to minimize the risk of accidents or exposure to hazardous materials in the lab.