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Safety: Laboratories

Policy

In accordance with the University Safety and Health Policy, the Cleaning Services section endeavours to provide a safe working environment for its staff.

Procedures

Procedures have been designed to protect cleaning staff when working in laboratories and around hazardous substances.

Responsible person

Action

Cleaners
  • observe safety signs on entrances and within laboratories
  • wear safety glasses
  • wear closed shoes
  • avoid very loose fitting clothing
  • only clean areas specifically nominated
  • do not clean ledges and sills where there are chemicals and/or equipment
  • take care not to knock items off benches
  • notify staff about equipment and materials which may pose a risk.
  • in the event of spillage onto a person, wash with copious amounts of water and remove clothes
  • make a note of chemicals spilt and seek advice immediately.
  • if eyes are splashed with a substance, wash with copious amounts of water : seek medical attention immediately and take bottle with eye wash to use in transit
  • after hours : deal with obvious water spillages and report non-water spillages to the Security Office - do not touch.
  • never touch or remove wastes that are not in the general waste bin and that are not clearly general waste
Departments
  • Display suitable and correct safety signage.
  • Follow best practice safety procedures for using and storing hazardous substances.
  

Date created:

July 2000

Approved by:

Manager, Operations & Maintenance

Previous edits:

 

Responsible:

Environmental Manager

Date for review:

2003

File ref:

F6873

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