GEO INFORMATICS LAB (Safety Precautions)

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.

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