Medical laboratory safety management.

LABORATORY infections; SAFETY standards; CENTERS for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S.); HAZARDOUS substance safety measures; INDUSTRIAL safety; PROTECTIVE clothing; PATHOLOGICAL laboratories; RISK assessment; UNITED States. Occupational Safety & Health Administration; OCCUPATIONAL hazards; PREVENTION

The article focuses on laboratory safety and its significance to the success of any medical laboratory. A study of safety measure compliance in 2014 investigated the use of personal protective equipment and compliance to the code of conduct. Risk assessments are performed by creating a worksheet, which includes the main and sub-tasks in question. The implementation of biosafety programs like a chemical hygiene plan is considered critical to safety of the patient and laboratory staff.