1.5: Conclusion and Resources
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Conclusion
Describe why lab safety is especially important in a microbiology lab and give important procedures for working with live bacteria.
Resources
- Emmert, Elizabeth A.B., ASM Task Committee on Laboratory Biosafety. “Biosafety Guidelines for Handling Microorganisms in the Teaching Laboratory: Development and Rationale.” J. Microbiol. Biol. Educ. May 2013 vol. 14 no. 1 78-83. doi:10.1128/jmbe.v14i1.531. Web. 22 Oct. 2016.
http://www.asmscience.org/content/journal/jmbe/10.1128/jmbe.v14i1.531#b3-jmbe-14-78
Safety Rule Reminder: Biosci 221
SAFETY RULE: |
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WHY? |
Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes |
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Safe shoes prevent cuts, contamination from spills, slipping, and protect from dropped items. |
No Food or Drink! |
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It’s too risky to take a chance with contamination! Keep all personal items off the lab bench too. |
Keep Hair Tied Back |
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Fire! & Burns! |
Clean Spills Properly |
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Contamination will spread and that puts yourself and others at risk! |
Keep Hands and other items away from face and mouth!
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Eyes, nose and mouth are “portals of entry” for bacteria. Always wash your hands before you leave the lab and after any contact with cultures. |
Use Common Sense! |
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Think, ask, understand, THEN, do!
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Protect Yourself; Protect your cultures; Protect Others! |
Contributors and Attributions
Kelly C. Burke (College of the Canyons)