Although not inherently hazardous, in the event of accidental spills, these liquid substances can dry into powder form and cause adverse health effects to the operators.
As such, the company calls for equipment that will protect operators from spillages and guarantee their safety.
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in its liquid form, it is not potent but in case of a spillage the liquid can easily dry into its powdered form which then poses a high occupational exposure risk. To remedy this, all worst-case scenarios must be addressed.
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Coved single-piece work surface contains spillage. The absence of screws or connectors in the work zone facilitates ease of cleaning and decontamination.
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The Project
Esco was selected as the successful provider of biological safety cabinets (BSCs) by a globally recognised pharmaceutical company.
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Other Working Tips:
A dished work surface in laminar flow cabinets is safer, so that in case of liquid spills, it won’t drip to the floor and create a hazard.
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Not wearing safety glasses
When doing experiments with risks of spillage or splashing of hazardous reagents, make sure to wear safety glasses.
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Wearing safety glasses instead of visors
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It must be repeated when spills occur; when surfaces, floors, and walls are visibly soiled; and when microbial contamination in known to have been, or is suspected of having been introduced into the compounding areas.
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All guidelines agree that to reduce exposure to HDs in the occupational setting, a comprehensive safety program must be developed that deals with all aspects of drug handling - from selection and receipt of product, to storage, compounding, administration, spill control and waste management
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Preparation
Administration
Handling patient waste
Transport and waste disposal, or
Cleaning spills
Inadequate control measures could lead to:
Abdominal distress, hair loss, nasal sores, vomiting, and liver damage
Contact dermatitis and local allergic reaction
Fetal loss in pregnant women and malformations in the children of pregnant women
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closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs)
Other elements include the following:
Personnel training and monitoring
Medical surveillance
Environmental monitoring
Personal protective equipment
Decontamination and cleaning
Spill management
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This enhances work safety in case of catastrophic spills, run-away reactions or fire.
3. Keep your face outside the plane of the hood. Never lean your head down towards the opening of the fume hood. Practice working at least 6 inches back from the face of the hood. A stripe ...
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