Identification should include the hazardous properties (e.g., corrosiveness, flammability) and safe use of the following, according to SDS information, manufacturer cautions, laboratory SOPs, and OSHA regulations:

• 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 medical laboratory worker reduce the risk of common laboratory hazards?
• What workplace hazards are particularly associated with medical laboratories?
• Why is following SOPs and approved laboratory methods essential to the prevention of injury from laboratory hazards?