This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
1992 - Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens |
Standard precautions - All blood, body fluids, and unfixed tissues are to be handled as though they were potentially infectious. |
Bloodborne pathogens: hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). |
Hand washing - Most important safety practice. If water is not readily available, alcohol hand gels (at least 62% alcohol) may be used. |
PPE Outer coverings - Fluid-resistant, long-sleeved, buttoned AT ALL TIMES. |
Universal precautions was the original term; OSHA’s current terminology is standard precautions.
Household bleach
1:10 volume/volume dilution (10%) |
10 mL of bleach to 90 mL of water / 1½ cups of bleach to 1 gallon of water |
Must be made fresh daily. |
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Fire Hazard
Fire extinguishers are placed every 75 feet. |
Fire extinguishers should be checked monthly and maintained annually. |
Alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers are tested every 3 months. |
Chemical Hazard
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1990 - Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Establishes OSHA guidelines to limit unnecessary exposure to hazardous chemicals. Requires laboratories to develop a chemical hygiene plan.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Provide information on the chemicals that cannot be put on a label.
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Labeling of chemical includes: name, conc, prep date, expiration, initials, chemical hazard (poisonous, corrosive, flammable)
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Alcohol and other flammable chemicals Stored at least 5 feet away from a heat source.
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Showers and eye wash stations Should be available every 100 feet
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29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910
29 CFR 1910.1200 |
Hazard Communication Standard (right to know) |
29 CFR 1910.1030 |
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard |
29 CFR 1910.1450 |
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard |
29 CFR 1910.132 |
Personal Protective Equipment |
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Laboratory-Related Nongovernmental Organizations
The Joint Commission (TJC) |
Accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States based on a comprehensive set of quality standards. |
College of American Pathologists (CAP) |
Offers the largest proficiency survey program in the United States. |
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) |
Peer professional group that develops standardized criteria regarding laboratory practices. |
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) |
Largest organization for laboratory professionals and offers certification for various specialties. |
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) |
Offers a blood bank accreditation program that can substitute for (but coordinate with) a CAP inspection. |
Laboratory-Related Nongovernmental Organizations
The Joint Commission (TJC) |
Accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States based on a comprehensive set of quality standards. |
College of American Pathologists (CAP) |
Offers the largest proficiency survey program in the United States. |
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) |
Peer professional group that develops standardized criteria regarding laboratory practices. |
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) |
Largest organization for laboratory professionals and offers certification for various specialties. |
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) |
Offers a blood bank accreditation program that can substitute for (but coordinate with) a CAP inspection. |
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