BIOLOGY LAB (SAFTEY)

how does biological and chemical exposure happen within a lab

\-inhalation

\-skin absorption

\-ingestion

\-injection

dos and donts for lab attire

do:

\-full length pants

\-closed toe shoes

\-haired tied back

\-safety googles

(cotton clothing is strongly advised)

don’t:

\-tank tops

\-shorts/skirts

\-flip flops

things not allowed in lab

\-food

\-drinks

\-children

\-chewing gum

items within the lab you should be aware of..

\-fire extinguisher/fire alarm

\-first-aid kit

\-eyewash/safety shower

What is a hazard and examples that are seen within a lab?

any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects on something or someone

examples:

\-knife

\-benzene

\-electricity

\-mycobacterium tuberculosis

biological hazard

an organism or material of biological origin that could potentially cause harm to humans, animals, or plants

chemicals hazards

a substance that has the potential to cause harm to life health or the environment

electrical hazard

hazard exposing occupants to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution

mechanical hazards

potential for injury by moving equipment bumping into stationary objects, and falls resulting from tripping or slipping

radiation hazards

potential for injury by moving equipment, bumping into stationary objects, and falls resulting from tripping or slipping

“danger”

more severe hazards

“warning”

less severe hazards

where does waste go

\-no hazardous waste in the trash

\-no hazardous wast in the drain/sink

\-put waste in the properly labeled container