Safety & ComplianceQuestion 55 of 100
Which activity is prohibited in an area where blood specimens are handled?
a.Wearing a buttoned lab coat
b.Storing labeled specimens in a designated refrigerator
c.Documenting collection times in the log
d.Applying lip balm or eating a snack at the bench
Explanation
Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm and handling contact lenses are prohibited where there is a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure, because they create a hand-to-mucous-membrane route. Wearing appropriate protective clothing and documenting collections are expected practices. Specimens may be stored in a refrigerator designated for that purpose, but food may never be stored there.
Law Reference: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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