Laboratory Safety Awareness

Laboratory Safety Laboratory Safety Laboratory safety rules and safe work practices or standard operating procedures (SOPs) should be established by Faculties, Schools and Disciplines to meet specific operational needs and to reduce the risks associated with laboratory hazards.  As a condition of entry to a laboratory, all individuals must complete a laboratory safety induction and receive specific training in local safety rules and laboratory procedures relating to their work (including relevant SOPs).  Individuals are required to comply with laboratory safety rules and procedures at all times whilst in the laboratory. Individuals who act contrary to the rules and procedures should be excluded from the laboratory.  www.certificationconsultancy.com

Requirement of Laboratory Safety Wear laboratory coats or other protective clothing at all times in areas where radioactive materials are used.   Wear deposable gloves at all times while handling radioactive materials  Either after each procedure or before leaving any area, monitor your hands for contamination in low-background area.   Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics in any area where radioactive material is stored or used.   Do not store food, drink, or personal effects in areas where radioactive material is stored or used.   Wear required personnel monitoring devices at all times while in areas where radioactive materials are used or stored.   Dispose of radioactive waste only in designated, labeled and properly shielded receptacles. Never pipette by mouth.   Confine radioactive solutions in CLEARLY labeled containers.   Secure all radioactive material when not under the constant surveillance and immediate  control of the authorized users and their staff. www.certificationconsultancy.com

Laboratory Hazards Laboratory Safety Laboratory hazards fall generally into one of five categories: Biological - eg pathogenic microorganisms, animals, biological tissues, blood and other body fluids Chemical - eg corrosive, flammable, toxic Physical - eg noise, radiation, manual handling Electrical/Mechanical - eg high voltage apparatus, machinery with moving parts Psychological - eg emotional stress, workplace bullying www.certificationconsultancy.com

General Hazard in Laboratory Safety Fire Breakage of glassware Sharps Spillages Pressure equipment & gas cylinders Extremes of heat & cold Chemical hazards Biological hazards Radiation www.certificationconsultancy.com

How to do Risk Assessments? Laboratory Safety Determine hazards and evaluate risks Use all relevant available data Determine controls needed to minimise those risks Document the assessment Agree it with your supervisor Use those control measures www.certificationconsultancy.com

General Rules of Lab Safety Laboratory Safety Listen to or read instructions carefully before attempting to do anything. Lear safety goggles to protect your eyes from chemicals, heated materials, or things that might be able to shatter. Notify your teacher if any spills or accidents occur. After handling chemicals, always wash your hands with soap and water. During lab work, keep your hands away from your face. Tie back long hair. Roll up loose sleeves. Know the location of the fire extinguisher, fire blanket, eyewash station, and first aid kit. Keep your work area uncluttered. Take to the lab station only what is necessary. It is suggested that you wear glasses rather than contact lenses. Never put anything into your mouth during a lab experiment. Clean up your lab area at the conclusion of the laboratory period. Never “horse around” or play practical jokes in the laboratory. www.certificationconsultancy.com

What is Electric Safety Laboratory Safety Lay electrical cords where no one can trip on them or get caught in them. Be sure your hands and your lab area are dry before using electrical equipment. Never poke anything into electrical outlets. Unplug cords by pulling the plug and not the cord. Unplug all electrical equipment at the end of the lab period. www.certificationconsultancy.com

Gas Cylinders Never use without formal training Laboratory Safety Never use without formal training Minimise the number in a laboratory Store externally whenever possible Cylinders are heavy and can do serious damage to you if they fall Ensure that they are chained when in use Move only with a cylinder trolley Use regulators & control equipment suitable for the gas concerned Consider the consequences if your cylinder leaks www.certificationconsultancy.com

Why Important of Lab Safety? Laboratory Safety Adverse health effects from exposure to chemicals Exposure to organisms, diseases, etc. in laboratories Laboratory equipment hazards - if not maintained properly www.certificationconsultancy.com

When Lab Safety Review? New employees New procedures Laboratory Safety New employees New procedures A change in procedures New equipment www.certificationconsultancy.com

Equipment of Lab Safety Laboratory Safety FIRST AID AND MEDICAL TRT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHOWERS, EYEWASH STATIONS MSDS’S PPE www.certificationconsultancy.com

First Aid in Laboratory Safety Injury: Burns To do: Immediately flush with cold water until burning sensation is lessened. Injury: Cuts, bruises To do: Do not touch an open wound without safety gloves. Pressing directly on minor cuts will stop bleeding in a few minutes. Apply cold compress to bruises to reduce swelling. Injury: Fainting To do: Provide fresh air and have the person recline so that their head is lower than the rest of their body. www.certificationconsultancy.com

First Aid Injury: The eyes Laboratory Safety Injury: The eyes To do: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for several minutes. If a foreign object is lodged in the eye, do not allow the eye to be rubbed. Injury: Poisoning To do: Find out what substance was responsible for the poisoning and alert the teacher immediately. Injury: Spills on the skin To do: Flush with large quantities of water. For acid spills apply baking soda solution. For base spills apply vinegar or boric acid. Injury: Electrical shock To do: Shut off the current at the source. Remove wire with rubber gloves. Alert the teacher immediately. www.certificationconsultancy.com

Thank You for Attending Presentation Laboratory Safety Thank You for Attending Presentation Buy Laboratory Safety Awareness Training Presentation Kit (More than 400 ppt slides and handouts) www.certificationconsultancy.com