Question

We practiced aseptic technique in lab (while we were still meeting face-to-face) to minimize the spread of microbes in class. Use your own word, describe the tools and techniques you believe were most important in minimizing contamination in our lab

Answer 1

Laboratory is the area where many micro organisms are involved . In lab we are dealing with very highly infectious organism which can cause high risk to human beings. accidental release of these microorganisms may cause harmful effect to the society . If you are using laboratory , you must follow certain rules and regulations in case of tools and techniques.

• Dress code - You must wear a dress that cannot invade by pathogen to enter into your body. You must wear a mask and gloves to protect you and also helps to control the spreading of the pathogen.
• use disinfectants and antiseptic agents like alcohol or phenolic compounds to clean the lab and your clothes and your body especially hands
• sterilize the tools and equipments - sterilize the tools and equipments used in the experiment by using uv radiation or any other chemical agents to avoid accidental release of pathogens
• Safety equipments - lab is well equiped with all safety equipments , it can be used if any accidents happen.

Techniques

• flaming - flaiming the equipments and testtubes to prevent microbial infection
• uv sterilization- sterilize materials used in lab in uv light
• Dispose the waste materials properly
• donot eat or drink inside the lab
• you must follow the correct procedure doing an an experiment
• limited access to the lab