General Laboratory Safety Rules
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A standard list of basic laboratory safety rules are given below, and must be followed in every laboratory that uses hazardous materials or processes. These basic rules provide behavior, hygiene, and safety information to avoid accidents in the laboratory. Laboratory specific safety rules may be required for specific processes, equipment, and materials, which should be addressed by laboratory specific SOPs.
Basic Safety Rules
Basic safety rules for laboratory conduct should be observed whenever working in a laboratory. Many of the most common safety rules are listed below.
1. Know locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers. The safety equipment may be located in the hallway near the laboratory entrance.
2. Know emergency exit routes.
3. Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.
4. Minimize all chemical exposures.
5. No horseplay will be tolerated.
6. Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic.
7. Post warning signs when unusual hazards, hazardous materials, hazardous equipment, or other special conditions are present.
8. Avoid distracting or startling persons working in the laboratory.
9. Use equipment only for its designated purpose.
10. Combine reagents in their appropriate order, such as adding acid to water.
11. Avoid adding solids to hot liquids.
12. All laboratory personnel should place emphasis on safety and chemical hygiene at all times.
13. Never leave containersof chemicals open.
14. All containersmust have appropriate labels. Unlabeled chemicals should never be used.
15. Do not taste or intentionally sniff chemicals.
16. Never consume and/or store food or beverages or apply cosmetics in areas where hazardous chemicals are used or stored.
17. Do not use mouth suction for pipetting or starting a siphon.
18. Wash exposed areas of the skin prior to leaving the laboratory. Read More...
