Title: Explain chemical hazards and procedures to follow in case of a chemical spill or contamination.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Applying Safety Procedures

Explanation should include

- OSHA, manufacturer, and facility guidelines/procedures and the importance of each
- the content, location, and importance of safety data sheets (SDS) and ease of access to them.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is an SDS? What types of information does it contain?
- What potential chemical hazards exist in the operating room? What types of chemical contamination can occur in the operating room?
- In the case of a chemical spill or contamination, why is it essential to follow the procedures of OSHA, the manufacturer, and the facility? Who is responsible for implementing the correct procedure? Why?