CAP Pro Course - Histology - Safety Issues in the Histology Laboratory

Continuing Education Credits

• P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: 1 hour(s)
• Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours -
  General (Histology): 1 hour(s)

Objectives

• Recognize and manage potential safety hazards in the histology laboratory.
• Utilize appropriate engineering controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and work practice controls to reduce the risk of exposure.
• Identify physical and mechanical hazards in the histology laboratory.
• Recognize biohazardous materials encountered in the histology laboratory.
• Identify hazardous chemicals used in the histology laboratory and understand acceptable exposure limits.
• Demonstrate basic fire safety, evacuation, and small fire extinguishing procedures.

Course Outline

• Recognize and manage potential safety hazards in the histology laboratory.
• Hazard Categories
• General Laboratory Safety Plan and Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
• Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
• General Safety Practices
• Jamie is receiving new supplies that include alcohol, acetic acid, and ammonia. Which section of each chemical's safety data sheet (SDS) should Jamie ...
• Because of the many chemicals used in histology, you have been asked to assist with updating your laboratory's chemical hygiene plan (CHP). Which of t...
• Danielle has been asked to perform a frozen section on a lung specimen from a patient with confirmed tuberculosis. Which of the following BEST describ...
• Utilize appropriate engineering controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and work practice controls to reduce the risk of exposure.
• Engineering Controls: The Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC)
• Engineering Controls: The Grossing Station
• Engineering Controls: The Chemical Fume Hood
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Handwashing
• Which of the following engineering controls is utilized to dissect tissue specimens while protecting the individual performing the dissection from exc...
• You have received a body fluid specimen. In preparing to process the specimen, you see a note on the specimen requisition indicating that the patient ...
• Jae understands that one of the most important work practice controls for the health and safety of laboratory workers is hand hygiene. He is ready to ...
• Identify physical and mechanical hazards in the histology laboratory.
• Avoiding Falls
• Ergonomics
• Latex Sensitivity
• Cryostat Safety and Decontamination
• Electrical Hazards
• Microwave Oven Use
• Which of the following describes a properly used control measure implemented to reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls in the histology laboratory...
• Some personnel may be allergic to gloves and other items containing latex. Sensitivity and reactions to latex vary in severity. Which of the following...
• Recognize biohazardous materials encountered in the histology laboratory.
• Safe Handling of Sharps
• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBPs)
• Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) and Related Safety Precautions
• Handling Considerations for Tissues Containing Radioactive Material
• Appropriate Disposal Methods for Pathological Waste and Radioactive Specimens
• Appropriate Handling and Reporting of Exposures to Biologic Hazards
• Which of the following is a FALSE statement in regard to sharps disposal container safe practices?
• Which of the following PPE is required when handling specimens that are suspected of having TSE?
• Identify hazardous chemicals used in the histology laboratory and understand acceptable exposure limits.
• Chemical Health Hazards
• Appropriate Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals
• Hazard Communication Standard Pictograms
• Primary Container Labeling
• Secondary Container Labeling
• Appropriate Chemical Storage
• Appropriate Handling of Chemical Spills
• Disposal of Chemical Waste
• Exposure Limits for Formaldehyde and Xylene
• Appropriate Handling and Reporting of Chemical Exposures, Including Signs and Symptoms
• Irritants are chemicals that cause a reversible inflammatory effect in living tissue at the site of contact, most often affecting the eyes, skin, and ...
• Charley accidentally knocks over a container of a chemical onto the floor. When determining if it is safe to clean up the chemical spill, there are se...
• What hazard is represented by this pictogram?
• Demonstrate basic fire safety, evacuation, and small fire extinguishing procedures.
• Classification of Common Fires
• Types of Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Safety
• A technician notices the smell of smoke and then observes a small flame as it bounces out from behind one of the stainers. Considering the types of fl...
• Water extinguishers or air-pressurized water (APW) extinguishers are a type of fire extinguisher that are filled with water and are typically pressuri...
• If your clothes are on fire, but the floor around you is not, what is the most appropriate steps to take to ensure your safety?
• References
• References

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