Safety: Laboratories

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

• Display suitable and correct safety signage.
• Follow best practice safety procedures for using and storing hazardous substances.