Health & Safety Considerations for Working with Biological Agents and Infectious Materials
What is the primary legislation governing health and safety at work in the UK?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
Which of the following are key principles for managing biological agents in the workplace?
Risk assessment
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Regular handwashing
Ignoring minor spills
Proper waste disposal
What is the purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002?
To protect workers from health risks arising from hazardous substances
To regulate food safety standards
To manage fire safety in the workplace
To ensure electrical safety in the workplace
Which of the following biological agents are classified as Hazard Group 3 under UK regulations?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
HIV
Escherichia coli (non-pathogenic strain)
Bacillus anthracis
Influenza virus
What is the first step in a risk assessment for working with biological agents?
Identify the hazards
Evaluate the risks
Implement control measures
Monitor and review
Which of these practices help prevent the spread of infectious materials in the laboratory?
Using autoclaves for sterilisation
Eating and drinking in the lab
Wearing appropriate PPE
Proper labeling of biohazard materials
Sharing lab coats among colleagues
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Protection Enforcement
Professional Protective Ensemble
Primary Prevention Equipment
Which UK agency is responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations?
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
National Health Service (NHS)
Environment Agency
Public Health England
What is the recommended action if you are exposed to a biological agent?
Immediately wash the affected area and seek medical advice
Ignore it if there are no immediate symptoms
Report it at the end of the day
Continue working and report it later
Which of the following are examples of engineering controls to reduce exposure to biological agents?
Biological safety cabinets
Fume hoods
Hand sanitisers
HEPA filters
Administrative controls
Autoclaves
What is the primary purpose of a biological safety cabinet (BSC)?
To provide a sterile environment for experiments
To protect laboratory personnel and the environment from exposure to infectious agents
To store biological samples safely
To enhance the visibility of samples during experiments
Which of the following are considered administrative controls for managing biological hazards?
Training and education programs
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Workplace policies
Biological safety cabinets
Regular health surveillance
What is the correct procedure for disposing of sharps contaminated with biological agents?
Place them in a designated sharps container
Dispose of them in regular rubbish bins
Flush them down the sink
Incinerate them immediately
Which UK regulation requires employers to report certain work-related injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Which of the following are examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) used when handling biological agents?
Gloves
Lab coats
Safety goggles
Respirators
Ear plugs
Steel-toed boots
What is the main goal of decontamination procedures in a laboratory setting?
To eliminate all microorganisms from surfaces
To reduce the number of pathogenic organisms to a safe level
To clean up chemical spills
To organise laboratory equipment
Which of the following are essential components of a biosafety program?
Risk assessment
Training and competency evaluation
Proper waste management
Ignoring minor incidents
Unrestricted access to all areas
What is the recommended action if a biological spill occurs outside of a containment area?
Evacuate the area and notify the appropriate personnel
Clean it up immediately without notifying anyone
Ignore it if it's a small spill
Cover it with paper towels and leave it
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