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All laboratory staff should be well versed and responsible for proper functioning of all the safety equipments and personal protective wares.
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Do not keep more chemicals in the laboratory than necessary for the ongoing work. Store the rest in a safe place.
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Always wear safety shoes, laboratory coats and safety glasses. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in the laboratory.
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Ensure that safety devices and precaution manuals are easy to find.
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Take care of fire extinguishers, fume hoods, chemical spill kit, eye washes and other safety devices. Always have a first-aid kit ready in the laboratory.
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Used liquids/chemicals should be disposed off in a proper way. Follow the procedure precisely.
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Don’t work alone in the laboratory.
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Check analytical procedures if they are not clear, especially while working with organic liquids which may be dangerous.
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Be careful with power supply, gas cylinders and heating equipments.
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Work as much as possible in a fume hood and always add acid/base to water.
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Don’t try to catch falling glassware. Remove and replace broken glassware.
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Instruct new laboratory persons in detail.
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Laboratory staff should undergo an annual medical examination.
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Safety procedures should be displayed as poster in the laboratory.
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Some training for laboratory staff is necessary for handling emergencies.
