Comments: Specimen Processing and Handling: (continued) Procedure Process Step Potential Hazards Initial Risk Control (Mitigation) Residual Level Risk Level Use of Fume Check airflow to make sure is Airflow disruption Moderate Required: Low working properly before using. caused by: Hood Follow written policy for use of fume hood. Minimize clutter in fume hood Wear PPE: lab coat, gloves and additional Improper sash eye protection when there is a risk for a to ensure proper airflow within position splash or spray. the fume hood. Too many items Laboratory chemical safety plan. Adjust fume hood sash to the in fume hood Check on air handling capabilities to proper position for working in Splash or spill of determine if fume hood needs to remain the fume hood. chemical running at all times or can be turned off Clean fume hood after use. when not in use. Lower fume hood sash when Additional Protection Preferred: – done. Wear additional acid apron and gloves when working with strong acids or bases. Audible sounds if fume hood stops working correctly and air flow is not within the acceptable range. Comments: Perform Low Required: Low Receive specimen into the Handling a leaking laboratory specimen Specimen Wear appropriate PPE: lab coat, glove and Handling a syringe additional eye protection when there is a Receipt with an attached risk for a splash or spray. needle Comments:
Comments: Specimen Processing and Handling: (continued) Procedure Process Step Potential Hazards Initial Risk Level Control (Mitigation) Residual Risk Level Use of Fume Hood Check airflow to make sure is working properly before using. Minimize clutter in fume hood to ensure proper airflow within the fume hood. Adjust fume hood sash to the proper position for working in the fume hood. Clean fume hood after use. Lower fume hood sash when done. Airflow disruption caused by: Improper sash position Too many items in fume hood Splash or spill of chemical Moderate Required: Follow written policy for use of fume hood. Wear PPE: lab coat, gloves and additional eye protection when there is a risk for a splash or spray. Laboratory chemical safety plan. Check on air handling capabilities to determine if fume hood needs to remain running at all times or can be turned off when not in use. Additional Protection – Preferred: Wear additional acid apron and gloves when working with strong acids or bases. Audible sounds if fume hood stops working correctly and air flow is not within the acceptable range. Low Comments: Perform Specimen Receipt Receive specimen into the laboratory Handling a leaking specimen Handling a syringe with an attached needle Low Required: Wear appropriate PPE: lab coat, glove and additional eye protection when there is a risk for a splash or spray. Low Comments:
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