Module 2

Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of

M. tuberculosis

Exercise 11

What’s wrong?

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• Surgical masks are not useful in a laboratory setting: they do not protect against aerosols!

• All persons in the laboratory should wear gowns or laboratory coats.

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What’s wrong?

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Answer

Wear gloves while processing specimens.

Wear gowns with narrow cuffs

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What’s wrong?

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• Do not use gloves for handling non-contaminated devices – or they will become contaminated!

• Remove gloves after every interruption of activity.

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What’s wrong?

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• If respirators are worn, the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed.

A respirator must fit the user’s face perfectly, without leakage.

• Long-sleeved gowns or laboratory coats must be worn.

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What’s wrong?

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•Two technicians are working in a small BSC at the same time.

•One is wearing a surgical mask, one a respirator.

•Long-sleeved gowns or laboratory coats must be worn.

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What should be done in case of a spill within the BSC?

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Answer

• Cover the spill with paper towel and soak thoroughly with an adequate disinfectant, allowing 2 hours for contact.

• Wipe the surrounding exposed surface and equipment with disinfectant .

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