BioRAFT empowers organizations with a single, easy-to-use system that improves laboratory safety, increases efficiency, facilitates collaboration between EHS and scientists, and reduces scientist frustration. The result of implementing BioRAFT is a proactive safety culture and integrated risk management.
every three yearsIn accordance with the UC Office of the President Lab Safety Training Policy, all researchers must complete approved comprehensive lab safety training every three years.Dec 8, 2021
in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), commonly referred to as the Laboratory standard, requires that the employer designate a Chemical Hygiene Officer and have a written Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), and actively verify that it remains effective.
Certificate Course. Learning how to identify common laboratory hazards is the first step to preventing accidents and injuries in the lab environment. This course covers the basic rules of lab safety and prepares you to recognize and avoid chemical exposures and other laboratory hazards.
Laboratory personnel working autonomously or performing independent research are also responsible for: a. ... Identifying hazardous conditions or operations in the lab, determining safe procedures and controls, and implementing and enforcing standard safety procedures; 3.Aug 18, 2009
The 10 Most Important Lab Safety Rulesof 10. The Most Important Lab Safety Rule. ... of 10. Know the Location of Safety Equipment. ... of 10. Dress for the Lab. ... of 10. Don't Eat or Drink in the Laboratory. ... of 10. Don't Taste or Sniff Chemicals. ... of 10. Don't Play Mad Scientist in the Laboratory. ... of 10. Dispose of Lab Waste Properly. ... of 10.More items...•Sep 5, 2019
Basic Safety RulesKnow locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers. ... Know emergency exit routes.Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.Minimize all chemical exposures.No horseplay will be tolerated.Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic.More items...
When it comes down to it, lab safety is the responsibility of the employer and his or her designees. Rules may be laid down and policies implemented to protect employees. But it is the employees' responsibility to follow the rules and policies.Apr 22, 2020