- 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
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