2006-08-29 04:49:38 · 14 answers · asked by FARAZ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Chances are if you're in an undergraduate microbiology lab, you won't be given strains of bacteria that are overly dangerous to your health. Aseptic (sterile) techniques should still be adhered to, however. If you're that worried about working with your bare hands, just wear gloves. Every lab has them.
2006-08-29 09:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by kyuketsuki084 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if you don't tuch the bacteria I don't think there's a health hazard..I studied microbiology in college & I injoyed it...
If you want to wear gloves BE WARE not to pass you hand in the flame..it'll melt & stuck in your hand as I herd you w'll not be able to take it off they say..besides...you shouldn't open the dish unless neccessary & only open it near the flame so no bacteria will go out & contaminate the air, & no other bacteria from the air go in your dish & contaminate your bacterial " don't know what U call it we call it bacterial farm"...
so I think the lab's air is supposed to be not "health hazard" 'couse th flames in the labe are open & no one is opening plates but near flames...just clean your hand with a sterilizer make sure U clean under your nales too...
I really injoyed that lab..I hop U do to...
2006-08-29 18:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by P.Y.T. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, there is always a health hazard if you working with bacteria. I'm a microbio student and if you wanna stay safe, learn how to disinfect yourself.
2006-08-29 11:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually depends on the microbes you are working with. Some of the microbes are not bad. BUT, remember, most microbes have the capacity to be opportunistic invaders, my advice is for you use gloves.
Just do not pick your nose. Please use gloves, what kind of lab are you in. It is a actually a violation to work this way
2006-08-29 11:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the bacteria. IF they don't live on human protiens, no.
But it *is* pretty poor lab procedure, in general, to work without some sort of isolation.
Doug
2006-08-29 11:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Duh. Not only that, but you have a contamination hazard -- you could contaminate your bacteria cultures with bacteria from under your fingernails.
Wear sterile gloves. Follow sterile procedure. Without following sterile procedure, you're not doing good science. If I were running the lab, I'd fire you.
2006-08-29 18:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
anyways, u were not supposed to touch bacteria, & not open the petry dish unless neccessary, near the flames (only a peak)..work in a steralized invironment (not like surgery, the table & flame i mean). & afterwards clean u're hands & under the nails with ditol...(why not wear gloves?? but if u do, not near a flam, or it would stick to u're hand & melt)..
2006-08-29 12:06:08 · answer #7 · answered by white skull 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find that you increase the chance of infection if you pick your nose after working with the little critters.
2006-08-29 17:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by Bubba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the bacteria though you should wear gloves if for no other reason to protect what you're working on from you
2006-08-29 14:35:37 · answer #9 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course there is, why aren't you wearing gloves? I sincerely hope you wash your hands very carefully before you leave and under your finger nails too!
2006-08-29 11:57:47 · answer #10 · answered by KIM A 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋