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Safety in Biological Sciences LaboratoriesSafety in Biological
Sciences Laboratories For newcomers, the
laboratory may at first seem like a maze with a myriad of things to learn, safety procedures to follow, rules to be obeyed, hazards to contend with, new safety equipment to use, etc, etc ..
This presentation will introduce you to such procedures.
For newcomers, the laboratory may at first seem like a maze with a myriad of things to learn, safety procedures to follow, rules to be obeyed, hazards to contend with, new safety equipment to use, etc, etc ..
This presentation will introduce you to such procedures.
Safety in Biological Sciences Laboratories
Safety in Biological Sciences Laboratories
It is important to remember and comply with these safety instructions.
Students not working according to these precautions may be asked to leave the lab.
It is important to remember and comply with these safety instructions.
Students not working according to these precautions may be asked to leave the lab.
General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
Protective clothing All students must
wear a lab coat during lab sessions
Leave the lab coat in the room if you must leave the lab before its completion
Gloves or bandaids will be available if required
Wear goggles if risk of splash
Protective clothing All students must
wear a lab coat during lab sessions
Leave the lab coat in the room if you must leave the lab before its completion
Gloves or bandaids will be available if required
Wear goggles if risk of splash
General PrecautionsGeneral Precautions
It is important to wash hands thoroughly before leaving the lab or if you have spilled on your hands
It is important to wash hands thoroughly before leaving the lab or if you have spilled on your hands
General PrecautionsGeneral Precautions
SpillsReport all spills to the lab instructor,
whether they are on the bench, floor, equipment or on your person
SpillsReport all spills to the lab instructor,
whether they are on the bench, floor, equipment or on your person
General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
DisposalEnsure you have disposed
of wastes in appropriate containersBiohazardous material: red
autoclave bagsBiohazardous sharps
(anything that may puncture a bag): yellow sharps containers
Ensure broken non contaminated glassware is disposed of in proper containers
DisposalEnsure you have disposed
of wastes in appropriate containersBiohazardous material: red
autoclave bagsBiohazardous sharps
(anything that may puncture a bag): yellow sharps containers
Ensure broken non contaminated glassware is disposed of in proper containers
General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
No eating or drinking in the lab
Suitable footwear: no open toes or heels
Report all cuts, scrapes, burns or other injuries to the instructor
Keep fingers and objects away from your mouth and eyes
No eating or drinking in the lab
Suitable footwear: no open toes or heels
Report all cuts, scrapes, burns or other injuries to the instructor
Keep fingers and objects away from your mouth and eyes
General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of the following:Safety showersFire extinguishersEye wash stationsFire alarmsElectrical shutoff (not in all rooms)
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of the following:Safety showersFire extinguishersEye wash stationsFire alarmsElectrical shutoff (not in all rooms)
General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of:Gas shutoff Spill kits MSDS (material safety data sheets)
Familiarize yourself with the procedure for emergency drill, evacuation and meeting area outside
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of:Gas shutoff Spill kits MSDS (material safety data sheets)
Familiarize yourself with the procedure for emergency drill, evacuation and meeting area outside
WHMIS for Biology Students
WHMIS for Biology Students
WHMISWorkplace Hazardous Materials
Information SystemFederal legislation to protect workers by
supplying information about hazardous materials they may be using
Goal is to reduce injury and disease by communicating specific health and safety information that can be used to reduce exposure to hazardous materials
WHMISWorkplace Hazardous Materials
Information SystemFederal legislation to protect workers by
supplying information about hazardous materials they may be using
Goal is to reduce injury and disease by communicating specific health and safety information that can be used to reduce exposure to hazardous materials
WHMIS Hazard Classifications
Class A: Compressed Gas
Class B: Flammable & Combustible Class C: Oxidizing Material
Class D: Poisonous & Infectious Material
WHMIS Hazard Classifications
Class A: Compressed Gas
Class B: Flammable & Combustible Class C: Oxidizing Material
Class D: Poisonous & Infectious Material
WHMIS Hazard ClassificationsWHMIS Hazard Classifications
Class E: Corrosive Material
Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material
Class E: Corrosive Material
Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
provides specific hazard information, safe handling information, and emergency procedures for a controlled product.
Key source of information for developing safe working procedures.
Accessed online at TRUBookmarked on all Biology computersThompsonMSDS MsdsRead before using new chemicals
provides specific hazard information, safe handling information, and emergency procedures for a controlled product.
Key source of information for developing safe working procedures.
Accessed online at TRUBookmarked on all Biology computersThompsonMSDS MsdsRead before using new chemicals
MSDSs Provide MSDSs Provide
1. Product Information2. Hazardous Ingredients3. Physical Data4. Fire and Explosion Hazard5. Reactivity Data6. Toxicological Properties7. Preventative Measures8. First Aid Measures9. Preparation Information
1. Product Information2. Hazardous Ingredients3. Physical Data4. Fire and Explosion Hazard5. Reactivity Data6. Toxicological Properties7. Preventative Measures8. First Aid Measures9. Preparation Information
Safe Handling InstructionsSafe Handling Instructions
In addition to WHMIS classification workplace labels must include safe handling information and personal protective clothing and equipment required
This information may be written or included as symbols
In addition to WHMIS classification workplace labels must include safe handling information and personal protective clothing and equipment required
This information may be written or included as symbols
Acetone Workplace LabelAcetone Workplace Label
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames
Wear safety goggles and butyl rubber gloves
Use in fumehoodMSDS available
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames
Wear safety goggles and butyl rubber gloves
Use in fumehoodMSDS available
MSDS DatabaseMSDS Database
http://www.tru.ca/hsafety/workinglearningsafely/work.html
http://www.tru.ca/hsafety/workinglearningsafely/work.html
Safe Work ProceduresSafe Work Procedures
If unsure of proper procedure for performing a specific procedure check safe working procedures at:
http://www.tru.ca/hsafety/workinglearningsafely/work.html
If unsure of proper procedure for performing a specific procedure check safe working procedures at:
http://www.tru.ca/hsafety/workinglearningsafely/work.html
