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CSMLS GUIDELINES
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Hazardous material on skin
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shower, remove contaminated clothing, rinse for 15 minutes
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Hazardous material to the eyes
eye wash station, rinse with lids held open for 15 minutes, if
contact lens are in remove after rinsing for 1 min and
continue rinsing
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biohazard sharps
container, ALL needles with or without syringes should go into
this container, color coded yellow, labeled with bioharzard
symbol, lids that can be tightly secured
balance centrifuge
same size tubes, volume, opposite one another, same stopper
Insidious hazards
aerosols, ionizing radiation, carcinogen/ mutagen clastogen
centrifuge
machine that works on the principal of gravity
common disinfectants
cidex & 2% guteraldehyde
4 types of bioharzards
chemical, physical, insidious, biological
water sensitive substances
substances that will react with water , steam and moisture to
evolve heat or gases... e.g. strong acids and bases , alkali metals
chemical with colour in their name
carogentic & mutogens
4 forms of radiation
microwave, ionizing, lazer, ultra violet, xray
flammable chemical flash-point
below 37'C
Explosive chemical flashpoint
above 37'C
Storing acid
in glass, on a drip tray in a cool well ventilation area, separated
from alkali other reactive chemicals at floor level or below eye
level
storing alkalis
Stored in plastic containers, with air tight cap to protect, from
moisture
five major departments of lab
Histology, microbiology, Blood bank, hematology, chemistry
microtomes
used to cut tissue samples into one cell thick slices or sections,
used in histology
how is acids are mixed
you must pour the acids and bases INTO water.
scald
caused by vapour, steam or hot liquids
burns
caused by hot, dry objects, chemicals, electricity or radiation
toxic substances
interfere with normal cell function, interact chemically with cells,
may cause death
reactive substances
may explode, ignite or burn,gives off poisonous fumes, cause
serious burns
flammable substances
ignite at below 37c,stored in safety cabinet, identified as
flammable
Combustible substances
flash point at above 37c,stored in safety cabinet,
Antiseptic
substance that kills disease producing microorganisms but not their
spores (applied to living tissues)
Contaminate
to soil, stain or pollute to make impure
Critical item
an item that comes in contact with sterile tissue or the vascular
system
decontamination
use of physical or chemical means to remove or destroy pathogens
on an item so that it is no linger capable of transmitting disease,
making it safe to handle.
detergent
an agent that cleanses by emulsifying dirt and oil
disinfectant
an agent used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms but not their
spores ( usually applied to inanimate objects)
load
articles being sterilized
Noncritical item
item that comes in contact with intact skin but not mucous
membranes
Sanitization
process to remove organic matter from an articles and to lower the
number of microorganisms to a safe level as determined by Public
Health requirements
semicritical item
item that comes in contact with contact skin or intact mucous
membranes `
Sterilization
process of destroying all forms of microbial life, including
bacterial spores
major principles of self protection of radiation exposure
Shielding, time and distance
RACE
resuce, alert, confine, extinguish
PASS
pull, aim, squeeze , sweep side to side
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government
agency ( in US ) the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and
healthy work environment
BBP
Blood Borne Pathogens
Chain of infection
1)Source, 2)mode of transmission, 3)susceptible host
standard precautions
used for all persons, — PPE use, hands washed, gloves worn,
masks, gowns, goggles, face sheilds, equipment properly cleaned,
discard sharp instruments,
universal precautions
are safety procedures to be followed in the handling of human
remains, blood, and body fluids. These procedures are based on the
required assumption that all human remains may be infected with
HIV or HBV virus or other bloodborne pathogens.
protective isolation
for patients who must be in completely sterile environment, gowns
gloves and masks, hands must be washed upon entering and
leaving room
strict isolation
practiced with highly contagious diseases or viruses that may be
spread by air and/or contact. must wear gowns gloves and masks
Enteric isolation
Prevents the transmission of contagious diseases that are spread
through direct contact, gowns and gloves are needed
Geiger- mueller counter
which instrument detects the presence of radiation rather than
measuring it
communicable disease
infection that may spread from person to person
corrosive
are strong acids and strong bases. these chemicals will injure body
tissue by contact or corrode metal.
caustic
by contact, these chemicals can burn, eat away , or destroy tissue
( acetic acid)
Carcinogenic
chemicals known to cause cancer to humans or laboratory animals
mutagenic
cause genetic mutations, many mutations cause cancer, mutagens
are typically also carcinogens
Reactive and volatile
when mixed with other chemicals can cause undesirable reactions
and explosions
flammable storage cabinets
used to store flammable or combustible chemicals safely
whats on suppliers label?
product name, supplier name, ref.2 MSDS , Hazard symbol, risk
phrases,precautionary measures, first aid
Whats on a workplace label ?
the identity of product, info for safe handling,say if a MSDS is
available
storage of Ether
in full, air tight ,amber glass bottle or safety cans in the dark.
fumes are flammable
Storage of Picric acid
under water, in glass bottle with moistened with water before
removing or replacing, in drip tray, at floor level if over 500ml and
below eye level if not.
zenkers fluid
used in histology contains mercury
Drabkins reagent
toxic, contains cyanide
Laminar flow hood
Class II biological -safety cabinet used for airborne containment
( e.g. carcinogens ) in the cabinet are prevented from escaping both
user and specimen are protected.
Class 1- ventilated
biological safety cabinet user is protected the test or specimen is
not
Class III
biological safety cabinet totally enclosed - highest level of
personal and environmental protection
Storing of bases ( alkalis)
Store in plastic NOT glass, not with acids or reactive chemicals
THE ACID RULE
pour acid into water NOT water into acid
glacial acetic acid
smells like vinegar , do not put in refrigerator it will freeze
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
WHMIS Class A
compressed gas
WHMIS Class B
Flammable, Combustible material
WHMIS Class C
oxidizing material
WHMIS Class D1
Poisonous and Infectious materials - immeadiate
WHMIS Class D2
Material causing other TOXIC effects
WHMIS Class D3
Bio-hazardous infectious material
WHMIS Class E
Corrosive materials
WHMIS Class F
Dangerously Reactive Materials
2% Glutaraldehyde
disinfectant used to clean centrifuge & to clean metal
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What the chemical label should have...
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1. Name and concentration of chemical (recognizable name)
2. Date of receipt or date made
3. Date of expiration
4. Initials of person who made or received it
5. Hazards present
6. Special Instructions
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0 represents no hazard, 4 greatest hazard
Red= flammability hazard
Yellow= stability hazard
Blue= health hazard
White= specific hazard
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What is the purpose of thorough cleaning of a resuable
medical device?
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To remove soil, including organic matter (blood, protein,
feces, mucus and tissue) and other material, prior to
submitting the device toa disinfection or sterilization process.
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What may the failure to remove organic matter and residue
prior to disinfection or sterilization impair?
the efficacy of disinfection and sterilization process
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