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This slide gives you details about the following:
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Different type of laboratory hazards.
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Diagrammatic representation of dress codes & rules.
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Nowadays "Safety" takes up a major role in all the Laboratories, let it be safety equipment or safety measures. This powerpoint gives you a rough idea of the various hazards that may occur in a laboratory and the steps to be taken to prevent them. Also a small note is given on the Biomedical Waste and its management.
This slide gives you details about the following:
Safety precautions.
Rules and regulations to be followed inside laboratory.
Different type of laboratory hazards.
How to deals with laboratory accident incidents.
Diagrammatic representation of dress codes & rules.
bio safety cabinets.
Dress codes for technicians dealing with radioactive materials
sterilization of whole room (Fumigation)
Managing and maintaining the integrity of laboratories is challenging, particularly if contamination is discovered. During this webinar, you will learn about several decontamination and disinfection techniques used to decontaminate spaces and equipment.
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Understand how fires are caused and spread;
Reduce the risk of fire by following fire safety regulations at all times;
Know what to do if there is a fire in their laboratory;
Know how to use fire fighting equipment;
Know how to apply emergency First Aid, for burns.
Laboratory safety rules are a major aspect of every clinical lab.
Each student in clinical laboratory must follow specific safety rules and procedures.
This is a document that shows how every one should do in health care program and whow you can make your waste to be non infectious.this is essential for all health care
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Introduction
Disinfectants
Responsibilities
Materials and Equipment
Hazards and Safety Concerns
Procedures of using disinfectants
The method of applying the disinfectant
Stability and storage of disinfectants
Reporting and Recordkeeping
3. Introduction
A laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific
or technological research, experiments, and measurement may be performed
A medical laboratory or clinical laboratory is a laboratory where tests are
carried out on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of
a patient to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Waste: any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or
immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining
thereto or in the production or testing of biologicals
4. Introduction
Infectious waste ‒ any waste that may contain pathogenic organisms and
may overlap with the other medical waste categories of sharps, pathological
and anatomical waste, all of which can be infectious
Disinfectants ‒ the germicidal agents capable of destroying microorganisms
but not necessarily their spores
Disinfection ‒ the reduction or removal of pathogens to minimize the
potential for disease transmission. Or, the process of killing microorganisms,
but not usually spores, for prevention or control of infectious disease
5. Disinfectants
High-level disinfectants ‒ these kill vegetative bacteria, fungi and viruses but not
necessarily spores
• eg. Hydrogen peroxide, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde and per acetic acid
Intermediate-level disinfectants ‒ these kill vegetative bacteria and most of virus
and fungi but not resistant bacterial spores
• eg. alcohols, hypochlorite and iodophores
Low-level disinfectants ‒ these kill most vegetative bacteria and some fungi and
viruses such as HBV, HCV and HIV but do not kills spore and mycobacteria
• eg. include phenol and quaternary amorous compounds
6. Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all staff members intending to decontaminate
laboratory waste to ensure that precautions and procedures are followed
The staff members include:
• Laboratory director
• Biosafety or chemical hygiene officer
• Laboratory supervisor
• Project director
• Laboratory staff
7. Responsibilities
Laboratory directors must ensure that all staff involved in chemical
decontamination are trained on:
The hazards associated with use of the chemicals
The general safety precautions necessary for the handling, storage, and
disposal of corrosives/oxidizers/flammables
Reactivity of the chemical disinfectants with other chemicals, water, heat or
light
Autoclaving chemical waste (for staff that will use the autoclave for this
purpose)
8. Materials and Equipment
Recommended chemical disinfectants
Well-labelled waste containers, e.g., sharps containers, regular waste containers
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Lab coats
• Masks
• Gloves
• Eye shields
Spill kits
Glass or plastic bottles of adequate volumes (e.g., 100 ml, 500ml, 10 litres, 50 litres)
Measuring cylinders
Plastic or metal funnel
Distilled water
9. Hazards and Safety Concerns
Disinfectants are toxic and undue exposure may result in respiratory distress,
skin rashes or conjunctivitis
Considering that chemical disinfectants are hazardous in nature, the method
of disposal of the decontaminated material must be carefully chosen
Obtain MSDSs for all chemicals listing the stability, hazards and personal
protection needed, as well as first aid information
When decontaminating wastes using chemicals, wear appropriate PPE such
as gloves, lab coats, aprons, goggles and masks
10. Procedures of using disinfectants
General considerations for use of chemical disinfectants-
The effectiveness of a chemical disinfectant is dependent on its working
concentration. This must be defined for purposes of efficacy and compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
Some products will have different dilutions depending on the desired use of the
product (i.e., static versus cidal action)
This concentration must be achieved when diluting the concentrated disinfectant in
the waste liquid
Although some disinfectants may be more efficacious at higher concentrations, these
levels may be limited by the degree of risk to personnel, surfaces or equipment, as
well as the cost of the chemical
11. The method of applying the disinfectant
Object surfaces or walls of a building may be treated with a disinfectant
solution by wiping, brushing, spraying or misting
Portable items should be soaked in a container of disinfectant
Fumigation may be used in some situations but is inefficient in buildings with
ill-fitting doors and windows, or damaged roofs
12. Stability and storage of disinfectants
Some disinfectants (i.e., sodium hypochlorite) degrade quickly after being
diluted for use or when stored over long periods, especially in the presence of
heat or light
Disinfectant product labels will list the shelf life of the concentrated product. To
maximize stability and shelf life, store products in a dark, cool location and
preferably in stock concentrations
It is usually recommended that disinfectants are prepared fresh on each day
of use unless otherwise stated
13. Organic load
Organic matter provides a physical barrier that protects microorganisms from
contact with the disinfectant
Debris and organic material can also neutralize many disinfectants, especially
chlorine and iodine containing compounds
Removal of all organic material prior to application of a disinfectant is
essential as this can greatly impact the efficacy of the disinfectant
14. Procedures for determining which waste requires
chemical decontamination
Determine whether chemical disinfection is necessary
In some cases, autoclaving alone is enough unless the law requires additional
pre treatment or items are regularly disposed of before later autoclaving,
e.g., ongoing disposal of pipette tips during the day into liquid which is then
drained and the tips autoclaved
15. Procedures for selecting which disinfectants are suitable
and for which types of waste
The steps include:
Assessment of which wastes need to be disinfected and any issues with that
waste stream
Selection and preparation of disinfectant or assessment of available
disinfectant
Cleaning- this may be appropriate for reusable items
Disinfection and evaluation of efficacy of disinfection
Budgetary allocation
16. Procedures for disposal of the disinfectants and the
decontaminated waste
The disinfected waste should be disposed of to a drain with suitable
precautions against splashing and aerosols
The disposal location should be designated for the purpose and be
inaccessible to the public
The sink or other disposal location should be cleaned after each disposal
17. If the waste cannot be disposed of to a drain, the laboratory should arrange to dispose of all
wastes regularly
Prepare for disposal by storing it in a well-labelled leak-proof container if it is a liquid chemical
If sharps are contaminated with chemicals, store them in a watertight sharps container
The persons generating the waste should package, label and deliver them to the pickup point
If wastes are not collected and disposed of appropriately, document corrective and preventive
actions
In case of any spillage or incident, notify the head of the laboratory
18. Reporting and Recordkeeping
Records of the chemical decontamination protocol to which each load of
waste was subjected should be kept by the facility as evidence that the load
has been treated