OSHA and SOP for Labs

What are OSHA regulations for?

• To establish consequences for poor lab standards.

• States may have their own OSHA-approved programs.

• It means Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

• To ensure the safety and health of workers.

What are two examples of safe medical equipment?

• Sharps for blood draw.

• Respirators.

• Needleless blood transfer devices.

• Bloodborne pathogens.

Integrety assessment is carried outto determine if a laboratory is meeting standards or has engaged in fraud or misconduct, such as through:

• Alterations of log books.

• Errors.

• Proper storage of reagents.

• Accidents.

Standard operating procedure (SOP) documents outlines the processes and procedures associated with:

• Specimen collection.

• Chain of custody.

• Investigating accidents.

• Retention policies.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

• Under OSHA law employers must provide employees with a

  workplace which does not contain serious hazards

• OSHA’s General Duty Clause states each employee must follow

  occupational safety and health standards

• The Occupational Safety and Health Act was established in 1970

• Under OSHA law, Employees must provide their own personal

  protective equipment

The following activity is permitted (allowed) in the lab

• chewing gum

• eating

• drinking

• none of the above