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Module 2 Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of M. tuberculosis Exercise 1 1.
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Transcript of Module 2 Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of M. tuberculosis Exercise 1 1.
Module 2
Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of
M. tuberculosis
Exercise 11
What’s wrong?
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• Surgical masks are not useful in a laboratory setting: they do not protect against aerosols!
• All persons in the laboratory should wear gowns or laboratory coats.
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What’s wrong?
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Answer
Wear gloves while processing specimens.
Wear gowns with narrow cuffs
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What’s wrong?
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• Do not use gloves for handling non-contaminated devices – or they will become contaminated!
• Remove gloves after every interruption of activity.
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What’s wrong?
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• If respirators are worn, the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed.
A respirator must fit the user’s face perfectly, without leakage.
• Long-sleeved gowns or laboratory coats must be worn.
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What’s wrong?
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•Two technicians are working in a small BSC at the same time.
•One is wearing a surgical mask, one a respirator.
•Long-sleeved gowns or laboratory coats must be worn.
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What should be done in case of a spill within the BSC?
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Answer
• Cover the spill with paper towel and soak thoroughly with an adequate disinfectant, allowing 2 hours for contact.
• Wipe the surrounding exposed surface and equipment with disinfectant .
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