CLT Laboratory Safety & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically requires employers to provide hepatitis B vaccination to employees with occupational exposure to blood?

Accepted Answer

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) mandates that employers offer hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to employees with occupational exposure.

Question 2

A sharps container in the clinical lab is considered full and ready for disposal at what fill level?

Accepted Answer

75% capacity

Answer

Sharps containers should be sealed and disposed of when they reach 75% capacity to prevent overfilling and needlestick injuries.

Question 3

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical equipment fires in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fire extinguishers use non-conductive agents (CO2 or dry chemical) and are rated for electrical equipment fires.

Question 4

What does the term 'engineering controls' refer to in laboratory safety?

Accepted Answer

Physical or mechanical devices that reduce exposure to hazards

Answer

Engineering controls are physical or mechanical devices such as biosafety cabinets, safety needles, and fume hoods that minimize worker exposure to hazards.

Question 5

Which regulatory body requires clinical laboratories to maintain a Chemical Hygiene Plan?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

OSHA's Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) requires laboratories to develop and implement a written Chemical Hygiene Plan.

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CLT Laboratory Safety & Compliance 2