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what does the hazard symbol indicating a harmful / irritant substance mean
may cause harm in some way/cause irritation.
what does the hazard symbol indicating a toxic substance mean
poisonous if swallowed or breathed in.
what does the hazard symbol indicating a Highly flammable substance mean
can catch fire easily.
what does the hazard symbol indicating an explosive substance mean
may explode if exposed to flame/heat/friction.
what does the hazard symbol indicating a corrosive substance mean
may destroy living tissue/cause burns.
what does the hazard symbol indicating an environmental hazard mean
pollute or damage the environment.
what does the hazard symbol indicating an oxidising substance mean
Provides oxygen to make other substances burn more fiercely.
what does the hazard symbol indicating a health hazard substance mean
can cause damage to genetic material and organs.
what does the hazard symbol indicating a radioactive substance mean
The substance is radioactive.
what does the eye protection symbol mean
You must wear safety glasses when doing the experiment.
what does the wash your hands symbol mean
After the experiment, wash your hands to remove chemicals.
what does GPL stand for
good laboratory practice
where are the GPLs used
non clinical lab studies
what do GPLs ensure
• Reliable, reproductive and traceable data • Work is conducted ethically and safely • Results trusted by regulators, companies and researches
what does GCP stand for
good clinical practice
where are GCPs used
in clinical trails involving human participants
what 4 things must a company testing vaccines do
Get informed consent from patients. Ensure a double-blind study if needed. Keep medical data confidential. Follow ethical review board approval.
what are the rules around chemical handling
• Read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use. • Label all containers clearly. • Never pipette by mouth. • Use a fume hood for volatile or toxic substances. • Dispose of chemicals in designated containers
what are the rules around glassware handling
• check for cracks before use. • use both hands. • when heating only use heat-resistant glass • Use tongs or heatproof gloves to handle hot equipment.
when should risk assessments be used
• Handling hazardous materials • Using heat / flame • Disposing of biological / clinical waste
what are Aerosols
tiny airborne particles often created in labs through processes such as pipetting or opening culture plates
what is the lab hazard of aerosols
can carry harmful microorganisms and spread them through the air which poses an inhalation risk
what is the solution to the risk of aerosols
using fume cabinets
what is the hazard of direct contact
Physical contact between a person and a contaminated source