Introduction
These notes with the safety precautions and safety measures that should be observed and taken by all users of laboratory facilities. There will be special precautions needed for Handicapped persons using laboratories, but these outside the scope of this set of notes.
General Behavior
- No smoking
- No running, playing games, throwing objects or foolish behavior allowed.
- Disciplinary actions will be taken against offenders.
- Safety precautions must be observed at all times.
- Observe any instructions or advice given by the laboratory staff.
- Do no attempt any install, correct or operate any apparatus before reading the instructions, and if in doubt, seek the assistance of the laboratory staff.
Safety General
- Treat every piece of apparatus with caution.
- Beware of others working in the vicinity.
- Understand all safety precautions before working in the laboratories.
- If in doubt, ask for assistance.
Electricity
- Switch off and isolate the power supply before opening cabinet doors or attempting to make any adjustment to the equipment.
- Check all the circuits before switching on the power supply.
- Do not tampers with any switches or protective gears.
- Beware of dangerous voltages developed during the course of using any item of apparatus.
- Do not work on the electrical apparatus with wet hands.
- Always switch off and isolate the service suppliers after using any apparatus.
Fire Hazards
- Check for any possible danger of fire in the vicinity before producing any naked flame.
- Clean up any spilled combustible fluids immediately.
- Extinguish all flames before refueling any equipment.
- Handle inflammable substances with care.
- When a gas leak is suspected, extinguish all naked flames.
- Ensure there is enough ventilation before starting any combustion process.
- If the fire alarm sounds, evacuate from the laboratories immediately and assemble at the ground floor lobby, unless there is a broadcast for other actions over internal public address system.
Security
- Take care of your own valuables.
- Do not remove any piece of equipment from the laboratories unless authorized to do so.
- Only enter and exit the laboratories through the established route.
- Observe the directives given by the laboratory staff.
- Do not attempt to enter or remain in the laboratory outside the opening hours.
- Report any loss or damage to laboratory equipment immediately to laboratory staff.