Question

Safety precautions to be observed in using sterilizer.​

Answer 1

Autoclave Safety.........!!

• Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including a lab coat, heat resistant gloves, and eye protection, especially when unloading the autoclave.

• Never sealing containers; under pressure they pose an explosion risk.

• Never opening the door to the autoclave if there is water running out the bottom.

Answer 2

The safety precautions are to be observed in using sterilizer are as follows:

• You have to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Wearing heat-resistant gloves, a lab coat and using proper eye protection are equally important while unloading the autoclave.

• You need to be aware of not sealing containers as there is a risk of explosion under pressure.
• You need to keep the door shut to the autoclave if the water running out the bottom.