[Histonet] No food or drink in the lab

[Andrew Horvath]

Here is the CAP checklist item, checklist date 4.21.14



GEN.74400	Eating/Mouth Pipetting	Phase II
 	There is a written policy that prohibits smoking, eating, drinking, application of cosmetics and lip balm, manipulation of contact lenses, and mouth pipetting in all technical work areas.
 


These were listed on the prior checklist from 9.25.12

REFERENCES
1) 	NCCLS. Clinical Laboratory Safety; Approved Guideline—Second Edition. NCCLS document GP17-A2 (ISBN 1-56238-530-5). NCCLS, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-1898 USA, 2004 
2) 	Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Toxic and hazardous substances. Bloodborne pathogens. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1999(Jul 1): [29CFR1910.1030] 





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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jamal
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 7:59 AM
To: 'Amber McKenzie'
Cc: 'Histonet'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] No food or drink in the lab

In our laboratory this matter are controlled by the safety department which give safety orientation for every new staff which include instruction about handling the food and drinks in the working areas and the disciplinary action which will be done in case of occurs by staff, and the staff will sign acknowledge on that orientation.


Best Regards,


Jamal M. Al Rowaihi	Anatomic Pathology Supervisor       | Al Borg Medical Laboratories |  Mobile +966 503629832| j.rowaihi <@t> alborglaboratories.com 
Palestine St, Al Rajhi Building, P.O. Box 52817, Jeddah 21573, KSA    | Phone: +966 12 670 0099	      | Fax: +966 12 676 4984     | www.alborglaboratories.com


-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 4:24 PM
Cc: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] No food or drink in the lab

Does anyone know of a specific site and quote that states "No food or drink in the lab" and what the consequences would be?  That covers drinks/snacks in the cabinets above their workstations too, right? I have a sign up on the door entering the lab that states no food or drink, but the staff continue to keep stuff around their desk, so I need something to back me up from CLIA, OSHA, CAP, etc...

Thanks!




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