Lab operations presentation
This document outlines basic safety rules and procedures for laboratory work. It discusses proper sample collection, cleaning of glassware, and maintaining laboratory records. The document also lists 10 common safety rules for laboratory employees, such as not eating, drinking, or smoking in the lab; avoiding skin contact with chemicals; always using eye protection and an apron; and never using one's mouth to suck up chemicals. Laboratory work can involve hazards from corrosive chemicals, broken glass, explosions, fires, and electric shocks, so all employees must make an effort to follow safety rules and procedures to protect themselves and others.
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Lab operations presentation
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- 12. 1 2 3 4 5 Don't store food or beverages Don't drink, eat or smoke Avoid working alone Avoid skin contact with chemicals Learn Locations: All laboratory employees must make every effort to adhere to certain basic safety rules to protect themselves and their fellow workers.
- 13. 6 7 8 9 10 Always use eye protection and apron Take care when testing for odour Use Fume hood for toxic flames Don't touch heated surfaces Never use mouth for chemical suction The sources of hazard in a laboratory are corrosive and poisonous chemicals, broken glass, explosion, fire and electrical shock. Some common rules are given below. In case a health and safety programme has been developed for your laboratory, you should always follow it.