During the Laboratory Work


 
  • ONLY authorized persons can access the labs.
  • Children and pets are not permitted in labs.
  • Smoking; eating; drinking; storing food, beverages or tobacco; applying cosmetics or lip balm and handling contact lenses are not permitted in laboratories.
  • Wear lab coats (knee length) and safety glasses in all labs employing chemicals, biohazards or radioisotopes.
  • Restrain long hair when working with chemicals, biohazards, radioisotopes, or moving machinery. Tie the hair behind the back.
  • Keep work places clean and free of unwanted chemicals, biological specimens, radios, and idle equipment.
  • Avoid leaving re-agent bottles, empty or full, unattended.
  • Work only with materials that you know their flammability, reactivity, toxicity, safe handling and storage and emergency procedures
  • Keep exits and passageways clear at all times.
  • Ensure that access to emergency equipment (eyewashes, safety showers and fire extinguishers) is not blocked.
  • Working alone is an unsafe practice at any time.
  • If the nature of your work makes it unavoidable, make sure that others are aware of your presence and location.
  • Ask someone to check in with you from time to time, either in person or by telephone.
  • Report all accidents and dangerous incidents (big or small) promptly to your supervisor