GLOSSARY

Aerosol-1. Liquid droplets or solid particles dispersed in a gaseous medium(air). 2. A gaseous suspension of ultra misroscopic particles of a liquid or solid

Autoclave - To sterilize using super heated steam under pressure.

Autoclavable bag - A red or orange bag or a clear bag with red or orange lettering bearing a printed sterilization indicator.

Biohazardous (or Infectious) - An agent or biological origin which is capable of replication and may harm man, animals or the environment.

Biohazardous Glassware or Plastics - Glassware or Plasticware such as flasks or beakers which has been contaminated with biohazardous material.

Bloodborne Pathogens - Defined by the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard as pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.

Contaminated - The presence of reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials within material or on an item or a surface.

Decontaminate - To use physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens in material, on surfaces or on items so that they are no longer capable of transmitting disease.

Disinfect - To inactivate nearly all recognized pathogens on inanimate objects.

Exposure Control Plan - A plan with procedures to be used to minimize on the job risks posed by pathogenic agents.

Impervious Container - A rigid, leak resistant and puncture proof container.

Regulated Sharps - any metal object capable of penetrating the skin, including, but not limited to needles, scalpels, razor blades, dental wires and other similar items.

Segregation of Waste - Separating waste into hazard categories and material type.

Sterilize - To use physical or chemical means to destroy microbial organisms.

Uncontaminated or Noncontaminated - With reference to this document, means the absence of biological hazard.

Validation-  act of testing for compliance with a standard