Lorrca MaxSis - Bio Safety Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.); Basics of Bio Safety

Safety
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4.6. Bio safety Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.)
In this section the following issues can be found:
 Basics of Bio safety
 S.O.P. for working with bio hazardous materials
If another, more stringent, safety protocol is in place, please adhere to the strictest version.
4.6.1. Basics of bio safety
Basic rules on bio safety in a laboratory;
 Wash hands after handling biological materials, after removing gloves and before leaving work
area.
 Don't eat, drink, etc. in the work area.
 Never mouth pipette.
 Take extreme precautions when sharps must be used. Dispose sharps carefully and properly.
 Conduct procedures likely to create splashes, sprays, or aerosols within a biological safety
cabinet that is certified annually.
 Decontaminate work surfaces at least daily.
 Decontaminate waste materials before disposal.
 Wear a BUTTONED lab coat to protect your clothes.
 Wear gloves when hands may come in contact with potentially infectious materials,
contaminated surfaces, or equipment.
 Wear eye/face protection if splashes or sprays are anticipated during work outside a biological
safety cabinet.
 Transport materials outside of the laboratory using secondary containment and a cart. Avoid
public areas during transport.
 Transfer materials according to federal and international regulations.
 Be familiar with written instructions for laboratory procedures and proper responses to
emergencies.
 Report spills, exposures, illnesses, and injuries immediately.