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Key Terms #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allergic Contact Dermatitis | An itchy, red skin rash that happens when your immune system reacts to a specific substance touching your skin |
| Anaphylaxis | A sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the entire body |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | An emergency life-saving procedure performed when a person's heart or breathing has stopped |
| Chemical Hygiene Plan | A formal written program that outlines procedures, equipment, and work practices to protect laboratory workers from health and safety hazards caused by hazardous chemical |
| Department Transportation (DOT) label | A standardized, diamond-shaped warning sign placed on shipping packages to identify dangerous goods and communicate safety risks during transit |
| Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals | An international standard created by the United Nations to make the classification and communication of chemical hazards uniform around the world |
| Irritant Contact Dermatitis | A common skin condition where the outer layer of the skin gets damaged by direct contact with a chemical or physical substance, rather than by an allergic immune reaction |
| Latex Sensitivity | An immune system reaction or skin irritation triggered by contact with natural rubber latex products |
| National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Label | A standardized hazard identification system defined by the National Fire Protection Association under standard 704 to alert emergency responders to chemical risk |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | A federal regulatory agency of the United States Department of Labor that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for American workers. |
| Radioactive Hazard Symbol | It warns people that ionizing radiation is present at levels that require caution, restricted access, or protective equipment |
| Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | An official document that provides detailed health, safety, and environmental information about a hazardous chemical or product |
| Sharps | Medical devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut the skin |