Safe use of laboratory

Where must the rules for running an in-house veterinary laboratory be displayed?

• In the office

• In the waiting room

• In the laboratory

• In the storage room

Which legislation affecting veterinary laboratories was enacted in 1974?

• Health & Safety at Work

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

• Environmental Protection Act

• Control of Pollutions Regulations

In which year was the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations enacted?

• 1974

• 2002

• 1990

• 1988

Which act focuses on environmental protection and was enacted in 1990?

• Environmental Protection Act

• Control of Pollutions Regulations

• Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations

When were the Hazardous Waste Regulations amended?

• 2002

• 2009

• 1995

• 1981

What type of hazard do bacterial swabs, cultures, viruses, and parasites represent in the laboratory?

• Chemical hazards

• Biological agents

• Sharp objects

• Eye contaminants

What does the hazard symbol with an exploding bomb represent?

• Highly flammable

• Oxidising

• Explosive

• Compressed gas

What does the hazard symbol with a flame represent?

• Explosive

• Highly flammable

• Oxidising

• Compressed gas

What does the hazard symbol with a flame over a circle represent?

• Explosive

• Highly flammable

• Oxidising

• Compressed gas

What does the hazard symbol with a gas cylinder represent?

• Explosive

• Highly flammable

• Oxidising

• Compressed gas