Basics of Bio safety
Basic rules on bio safety in a laboratory;
- Wash hands after handling biological materials, removing gloves, or before leaving work area.
- Don't eat, drink, etc. in the work area.
- Never mouth pipette.
- Take extreme precautions when sharps must be used. Dispose sharps carefully and properly.
- Conduct procedures likely to create splashes, sprays, or aerosols within a biological safety cabinet that is certified annually.
- Decontaminate work surfaces at least daily.
- Decontaminate waste materials before disposal.
- Wear a BUTTONED lab coat to protect street clothes.
- Wear gloves when hands may contact potentially infectious materials, contaminated surfaces, or equipment.
- Wear eye/face protection if splashes or sprays are anticipated during work outside a biological safety cabinet.
- Transport materials outside of the laboratory using secondary containment and a cart. Avoid public areas during transport.
- Transfer materials to and from the MCG according to federal and international regulations.
- Be familiar with written instructions for laboratory procedures and proper responses to emergencies.
- Report spills, exposures, illnesses, and injuries immediately.
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