A - CHAPTER II: LABORATORY SAFETY MANAGEMENT

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– freedom from harm or danger; absence of risk

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SAFETY

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concern & responsibility of everyone (employees, administrators, staff)

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Safety

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affect the morale and threaten the emotional & physical well-being of all persons involved as well as co-workers

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Injuries & accidents

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are expensive

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Accidents

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Causes of injuries or accidents:

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• Negligence or carelessness • Ignorance or lack of orientation • Fatigue or stress • Lack of awareness • Haste / cramming • Inexperience • Loss of focus

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Implementation of [?] are essential

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preventive measures

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Development of [?]

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biological & chemical exposure plans

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Healthcare institutions are vested with moral responsibilities to provide:

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• Safe environment / workplace • Training • Protective equipment and gadgets (laboratory gown, gloves, shoes)

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1984

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Respiratory Protection Standard

#10

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1987

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Hazard Communication Standard : “Right – to – Know Law”

#11

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1991

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Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories – “Laboratory Standard”

#12

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1991

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Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

#13

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1992 (revised)

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Formaldehyde Standard

#14

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• A mandatory process by which a state grants permission to an individual or organization to engage in a given occupation or business

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Licensure

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• A process by which qualified individuals are listed on an official roster maintained by a government agency

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Registration

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• A voluntary process by which a NGO grants recognition to an individual who has met certain educational requirements and demonstrated competency by examination

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Credentialing / Certification

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• A voluntary process of external review in which a private agency grants public recognition to an institution that meets certain standards

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Accreditation

#18

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REGULATORY AGENCIES:

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• Department of Transportation • Environmental Protection Agency • Food and Drug Administration • Department of Health • Occupational Safety and Health Administration

#19

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AGENCIES THAT ISSUE GUIDELINES & STANDARDS

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• American Association of Blood Banks • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • International Organization for Standardization • Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

#20

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– a substance, situation or condition that is capable of inflicting harm to human health, property or system functioning

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HAZARD

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• Capable of producing serious injury or life-threatening diseases

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HAZARD

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STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Design and Lay-out • Structural Safety Rules a. Building materials : concrete b. Storm damage control c. Fire prevention d. Fire-fighting systems e. Entrance & exit routes f. Storage of flammable reagents g. Blockage of hallways & doors h. Ventilation system • Workflow process • Ventilation plan especially for Histopathology & Microbiology Sections • Location / ease of use / availability of safety fixtures and decontamination stations

#23

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Infectious agents

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Biologic

#24

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Bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic infections

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Biologic