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Kristine Katrina M. Morales posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago
After reading the necessary chapter, it can be seen that the components and responsibilities of risk management and safety inside a laboratory were established with much thought and care. A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a detailed collection of written instructions for performing a laboratory process or experiment safely and successfully. When working with hazardous materials (chemical, radioactive, and biological) or physical risks, labs must have established SOPs. Standard operating procedures must be written expressly for handling specimens, risk assessments, and other health and safety information. It also provides first aid techniques to avoid additional harm to property and workers in the case of an accident in the laboratory, such as:
When delivering first aid to someone who has been exposed to hazardous, infectious, or chemical waste products, the following measures should be taken:
Immediately after being evacuated from the source of pollution, personnel should relocate the individual to clean air.
Due to the risk to the rescuer, personnel should avoid utilizing mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose ventilation if the patient is not breathing. Instead, use a resuscitation bag and mask.
With no pulse, begin an external cardiac massage and proceed to standard Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) treatments.
Provide 100% oxygen through a mask if available.
Place all contaminated clothing and shoes in a container that can be sealed.
Put contaminated clothing in a collection bag and thoroughly wash them.
References:
Bruce-Gregorios, Jocelyn H. (2016). Chapter 1 Risk management and safety in the laboratory. Histopathologic techniques.