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Definitions of terms for Safety in the Lab

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autoclave   instrument for sterilizing that uses steam under pressure  
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autogenous infection   infection from one's own flora  
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bloodborne pathogen   a pathogen that is spread by blood and body fluids containing blood  
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chemical hazard   any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and /or compounds that causes physical or health hazards  
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communicable disease   disease that is spread from person to person  
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disease specific isolation   isolation based on the type of disease infecting the patient  
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exposure control plan   these are controls that isolate or remove bloodborne pathogens hazardous for the workplace  
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latex allergy   an allergy to natural rubber latex  
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local infection   an infection affecting only one area of the body  
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nosocomial infection   infection as a result of a hospital or health facility stay  
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PPE   equipment that is used to protect the health cae worker from exposure to blood and body fluids  
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sharps container   specially labeled puncture-resistant containers for the disposal of sharp items  
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systemic infection   an infection affecting the entire body  
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universal precautions   a principle to protect health care workers from infections as a result to exposure to body fluids  
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indirect contact   transfer of infective material via an object  
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vehicle   transer ofinfective material through contaminated items  
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airborne   droplets that transfer on air currents  
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vector   transmission by insects  
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"R" in RACE   Rescue  
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"A" in RACE   Alarm  
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direct contact   physical transfer of infective material from the source to susceptible host  
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droplet   droplests that travel 1 meter or less from the infected individual  
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recordkeeping   the maintaining of information and records of any job-related injuries  
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disease-specific isolation   isolation based on the type of disease infecting the patient  
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category-specific isolation   isolation based on the category of isolation  
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HBV   hepatitis  
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AFB   acid-fast bacillus  
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"C" in RACE   contain the fire  
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"E" in RACE   extinguish/evacuate  
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HIV   human immunoceficiency virus  
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