Bsl-3 Laboratory Safety Precautions

Procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection are following companies’ policies and procedures which relate to correct hand washing procedure, wearing correct PPE for example gloves, aprons and protective clothing, the correct disposal of waste and using the correct cleaning equipment when cleaning spillages, surfaces, equipment, etc.

The purpose of this lab is to test substances and to determine the physical and chemical properties of substances.

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items presently in solid form in the lab kit or purchased separately for this laboratory

Purpose: The purpose of this lab is to help you become a little familiar with some of the tests that can be typically performed in a clinical or research lab facility. These tests may help in determining a particular pathogen’s growth needs.

It is preventing or protecting anybody from infection, service users individuals, staff. Knowledge has to be given to everyone in workplace about infections and how it could be as simple as regular hand wash after dealing with people, using gloves and aprons regularly, making sure all equipment that needs sterilizing are sterilised promptly and the environment is sanitised and properly cleaned Control Control policies are measures put in place when incidents occur or when somebody is identified with infectious disease. It has to be documented. The manager takes necessary steps to what to do to stop or minimize the spread of the disease. 3.

The standard precautions are implemented at all times to decrease the risk of transmitting infectious agents. Assuming that all patients could carry an infection, this minimises the potential spread of HAI’s. These standard precautions include routine hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, safe handling and disposure of sharps and routine environmental cleaning.4,5 In this situation, where blood is present, this is considered a biohazard. Hand hygiene must be performed before touching the patient, before and after any procedures or exposure to bodily substances and after touching the patient or any of the patient’s surroundings. The use of Personal protective equipment should be used when attending to the patient. This includes protective eye wear, a surgical mask and an apron for protection from any splashes or sprays of blood generated by the patient. Gloves should also be worn for single use only when coming in contact with open skin and bodily fluids. To minimise the spread of blood, the bystander with visibly soiled hands should also be advised to thoroughly clean them with soap and

Things that are used commonly by students and staff should be routinely disinfected to ensure the health and safety of the people using the provided materials. Bacteria is related to disease (American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1885) Previous studies on the surface of a high school telephone showed that the phones had an uncountable number of bacteria colonies (Yalowitz, 2003). We know that surfaces used by the public often become contaminated because of the bacteria on peoples hands. A study on the bacteria on peoples hands showed that 28% of people have fecal matter on their hands (Judah, 2010). A study done on the contamination on public doorknobs showed that over 86.7% were contaminated (Nworie, 2012). This experiment was to show us how much bacteria is on the surface of the things we use

For this task I am analysing why a good laboratory design is important for efficiency and effectiveness. The main aim of an effective lab design is to create space which reduces the traffic flow and allows the technicians to move around the lab in a suitable way. Good lab designs will also improve the environment in the lab. An effective design allows space for cleaning systems and processes such as ducting. I will have a ducting system coming from the fume hoods, through the cooling system and out of the laboratory.

In a school science laboratory there are multiple hazards and risks, such as inhalation of dangerous fumes and irritation of skin. These hazards are increased if faulty or no equipment is used for protection.

In the lab I have spent the first semester learning the sterile techniques, properties and uses of reagents and tools I will be using and handling, proper feeding and passaging of the iPSC lines. It was necessary to cultivate these skills

After reading this article, it is apparent that antibiotic resistance is becoming a larger problem as the years pass. For as long as antibiotic resistance must persist, it is crucial for healthcare providers to be especially thorough when it comes to decontamination and recognizing the need for it. Since it is possible for gene transfer to occur on stainless steel and other surfaces at room temperature, contaminated surfaces must be immediately and effectively decontaminated, especially if this surface is exposed to a patient, whom is usually a vulnerable target for pathogens. If a healthcare worker who works in direct contact with patients or objects that will be in direct contact with patients haphazardly disinfects something, it is possible

For example, when collected the toilet water in San Leandro, the water collected was placed in a container that may contain sodium, chlorine, or other contaminants. This error could be reduced by placing doing the water testing kit right at the water site. This prevents using a container to transport the water from the water site to the classroom lab.

In order to obtain access to lab space, students must first complete the lab training, where the student will learn the safety protocols and procedures for the lab they are requesting access to (*Please see and work with your professor to complete your lab safety training). After completing the lab training, the student will submit a Key Request Form.

The need for adequate facilities and trained personnel to follow approved procedures for sampling and testing materials.