1. SAFETY in the Clinical Laboratory

2. Biological Sharp Chemical Radioactive Electrical Fire/explosive
SAFETY HAZARDS
Biological
Sharp
Chemical
Radioactive
Electrical
Fire/explosive
Physical

3. Biological Hazards Source Possible infection Specimen Fomites Patients
Bacterial
Fungal
Viral
parasitic

4. Chain of Infection

5. Universal Precautions (UP)
By CDC and OSHA
All patients are considered to be possible carriers of bloodborne pathogens

6. Body Substance Isolation (BSI)
All body fluids and moist body substances are considered to be potentially infectious.

7. Standard Precautions (SP)
Treat all biological specimens as potentially infectious.

8. SP

9. SP Latex Powder free nitrile Cotton Lightweight cotton Cut-resistant
Finger cots
Heavy duty neoprene
Polyethylene
Rubber

11. SP
Spill control
Spill clean-up
Decontamination

12. SP
Environmental protection
Waste disposal

13. What is the disinfectant of choice for bloodborne pathogens?
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (1:10)
How are biological wastes disposed?
Incineration, autoclaving or pickup by certified hazardous waste company

14. Sharp hazards Possible Injury Cuts, punctures
Bloodborne pathogen exposure

16. Chemical Hazards Source Possible Injury Preservatives Reagents
Exposure to toxic, carcinogenic, or caustic agents

17. Chemical Hazards Chemical spills Chemical handling
Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
Chemical labeling
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

20. Radioactive hazards
The degree of radiation exposure is related to the combination of time, distance and shielding.
Source
Equipment
Radioisotopes
Possible injury
Radiation exposure

21. Electrical Hazards Sources Possible injury Ungrounded or wet equipment
Frayed cords
Possible injury
Burns
shock

22. Fire hazards R A C E Sources Possible injury Bunsen burners
Organic chemicals
Possible injury
Burns
Dismemberment

24. Using the fire extinguisher
PULL...Pull the pin. (lock latch, pressing a puncture lever, or other motion)
AIM...Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.
SQUEEZE...Squeeze the handle.
SWEEP...Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the fire area in case fire breaks out again, and repeat use of the extinguisher if necessary.

25. Physical hazards Running Wet floors Proper body movements Long Hair
Jewelry
Working area
Closed shoes