Lab Safety

60 vocabulary flashcards covering lab safety concepts, PPE, ergonomics, chemical and biohazard handling, and emergency procedures.

Roswell Park Public Safety

On-site security and safety team responsible for protecting people and property and responding to incidents.

ID badge

Identification worn at all times to verify affiliation and grant access.

Building access key cards

Cards used to unlock doors and control access to restricted areas.

Emergency contact (security)

Phone number 3333 to reach security during emergencies.

Nonemergency contact

Phone number 3069 to reach security for non-urgent concerns.

Security escort

Security personnel who escort people who are causing issues or unsafe to be on site.

Lab safety

Policies and practices to protect people from hazards in the lab.

Fire safety

Procedures to prevent fires and respond to fires, including alarms and extinguishers.

RACE

Rescue, Alarm/Alert, Confine, Evacuate or Extinguish depending on the situation.

PASS

Fire extinguisher technique: Pull pin, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Fire extinguisher

Device that releases extinguishing agent to suppress fires.

Pull station

Manual fire alarm pull station to alert occupants.

Fire route

Evacuation path to the outside during a fire.

High Street assembly point

Meeting point on High Street to be counted after evacuation.

Stop, drop, and roll

Action for clothing on fire: stop moving, drop to ground, roll to smother flames.

Ergonomics

Study of fitting the work environment to the worker to reduce strain and improve efficiency.

Ergonomic chair

Adjustable chair to support posture and reduce strain.

Ergonomic desk height

Countertop height appropriate for maintaining neutral posture.

Flipping oculars

Microscope eyepieces that flip for ergonomic viewing.

Tilting microscope heads

Adjustable microscope head angle to reduce neck strain.

Posture

Body position during work; important for reducing injury risk.

90-degree angle

Sitting with back straight, feet flat on the floor, knees about 90 degrees.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

Injuries to muscles, nerves, or tendons from repetitive motion or poor posture.

MSD risk factors

Repetitive motion, awkward postures, contact stress, forceful exertions, temperature extremes, vibration.

MSD symptoms

Joint pain, tingling, numbness, shooting pains, swelling, inflammation.

PPE

Personal protective equipment used to protect against hazards.

Gloves

Hand protection worn during procedures.

Masks

Face coverings to protect respiratory tract during procedures and around patients.

Respirators

Tight-fitting devices that filter air in high-risk situations.

Safety glasses

Eye protection against splashes and debris.

Face shields

Full-face protection against splashes and splatter.

Donning PPE

Sequence to put on PPE: gown, mask, goggles/face shield, gloves.

Doffing PPE

Sequence to remove PPE: gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask, then hand hygiene.

N95 mask

Common respirator used for airborne hazards and TB exposure.

TB exposure PPE

Use proper PPE (including N95) when TB exposure risk exists.

Procedure room PPE

Extra PPE indicated by signs on doors in procedure rooms.

Chemical labels

Labels indicating hazards such as flammable, reactive, or health hazards.

Safety data sheets (SDS)

Documents with hazard information; located on the iTWOO website.

iTWOO website

Site hosting SDS and safety information for the lab.

Flammable cabinets

Storage cabinets designated for flammable chemicals.

Chemical waste labeling

Waste containers must be labeled with their contents.

Red jugs

Red containers used to collect alcohol waste.

Biohazard waste bins

Red containers used to collect biohazard waste.

Sharps containers

Rigid, labeled containers for needles and other sharps.

Red Z label

Red Z label applied to waste before disposal (biohazard).

Do not recap needles

Do not recap needles; place directly into sharps container.

Eyewash stations

Stations used to flush eyes after chemical exposure; flush for at least 15 minutes.

15-minute eyewash

Recommended duration for eye flushing after exposure.

Employee Health

Health services for evaluation and treatment after exposures or incidents.

Spill notification

Notify instructor immediately after any chemical or biohazard spill; do not self-clean.

Spill cleanup protocol

Procedure for trained personnel to clean up spills; follow supervisor guidance.

Code White

Emergency incident activation; Incident Command System coordinates response.

Incident Command System (ICS)

Structured framework for managing emergencies and coordinating responders.

Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)

Plan outlining actions and roles during emergencies.

Code Red

Fire emergency; Buffalo Fire Department responds; follow evacuation route.

Code Blue

Medical emergency; Roswell Park Medical Response Team and Public Safety respond.

Code Pink

Missing or abducted person; staff report to supervisor; Public Safety responds.

Evacuation route

Path to safety during evacuation (e.g., through High Street).