Title: Identify common laboratory hazards and standard precautions.
Course: Biomedical Technician (14900) > Section: Maintaining Safe Environment

Identification of common laboratory hazards includes commentary on the hazardous properties (e.g., corrosiveness, flammability) and safe use of the following:

- Hazardous biological materials
- Hazardous chemical materials, such as acids, bases, and other reagents
- Other potential sources of danger in the workplace, such as electricity, heat, and glassware

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does communication play a role in identifying and preventing injury from common laboratory hazards?
- How can a biomedical technician reduce the risk of common laboratory hazards?
- What workplace hazards are particularly associated with biotechnology?
- Why is following standard operating procedures and approved laboratory methods essential to the prevention of injury from laboratory hazards?
- How can standard precautions prevent disease transmission?
- How do standard precautions differ from other safety measures followed in the laboratory?