LABORATORY SAFETY David La Rowe RCC Safety Hospital

LABORATORY SAFETY David La. Rowe - RCC

Safety Hospital Safety Patient Contact you may be exposed to patients who have a variety of possible infectious diseases practice standard precautions by wearing necessary PPE Be wary of sores, lesions, and exudates Keep in mind that diseases can be transmitted through skin, mouth, eyes, and mucous membranes

Safety General Safety Acids and Bases always add acids or bases to water use fume hood Flammable use the cabinet marked flammable Glassware NEVER use your hands for broken glassware; use broom and dustpan

Safety General Safety Electrical hazards Clinical specimens Sharps (needles) Slippery floors No eating or drinking No horseplay

Safety Report all accidents immediately During duty hours notify instructor or supervisor immediately; seek necessary medical attention After duty hours seek necessary medical attention; notify supervisor within one duty day Administrative paperwork must be completed within three duty days

Safety Other considerations Safety is the responsibility of everyone Observe and obey all warnings Report any hazards you observe Know the location and how to use the eyewash and safety shower stations Report accidents or injuries immediately

Fire Reporting Procedures SPEED Sound the alarm Phone 911 Evacuate the building Extinguish the fire, if possible Direct firefighters to the fire

Tornado Reaction Plan Tornado WATCH is when conditions are favorable for a tornado Be prepared to take shelter Tornado WARNING is when a tornado has actually been spotted Signaled by 3 -5 minute steady tone Take shelter immediately

PPE ISSUE Each student will receive one lab coat and face shield to be used throughout the course Students are to use disposable latex gloves for labs that require the use of chemicals or patient specimens

Proper use of PPE Place writing materials at your bench Wash your hands thoroughly Receive lab coat from instructor ensure it is the correct size fully extend sleeves button lab coat completely ensure collar protects neck properly

Proper use of PPE Receive your goggles or face shield from instructor fit goggles snugly at the bridge of your nose adjust headband of face shield to fit snugly over your ears clean goggles/face shield if necessary

Proper use of PPE Size yourself with a pair of latex gloves Fit one hand first; if it fits, get another glove Don gloves so that both hands and wrists are covered When you are in full PPE, report to instructor for evaluation