Title: Demonstrate lab safety.
Course: Biomedical Engineering (21049) > Section: Exploring Foundations of Biomedical Engineering

Demonstration should include

•    applying knowledge of general safety rules (including those related to fire, machine use, chemicals, and tool use), aseptic technique, and industry-specified guidelines (including Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] guidelines)
•    following manufacturer guidelines for equipment and material use
•    following specialized safety procedures related to the use of potentially dangerous items.

Note: Instructors must ensure compliance with all requirements of the Regulations Governing Career and Technical Education in the Virginia Administrative Code 8VAC20-120-160 — Student Safety

Process/Skill Questions:

•    What are clean-up procedures for hazardous materials?
•    Why are aseptic rules important?
•    What are the specific rules and procedures involved in asepsis?
•    What is a safety data sheet (SDS)? Why are these sheets important?
•    Why is documentation important to safety?
•    What is the chain of infection? Why is it important?