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Lab Safety

  • legislation concerning safety

    • health and safety at work act
    • COSHH 2002
    • control of hazardous to health
    • RIDDOR 2013
    • reporting of injuries,diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
    • DSEAR 2002 dangerous substances and explosive atmosphere regulations

  • major accidents

    • COMAH2015
    • control of major accident hazards
    • backfield oil storage facility explosion and fire in December 2005
    • initial explosion produced a shock that registered 2.4 on the Richter scale

  • other hazards

    • manual handling operations regulations (MHOR)
    • must carry out risk assessment and implement procedures that will reduce the risk of injury from handling equipment or products
    • lifting things,moving materials around the workspace

  • display screen equipment regulations

    • this includes devices that have an alphanumeric display regardless of the display process.includes conventional computer screens as well as laptops and tablets and smart phones
    • the use of this equipment is associated with neck shoulder and arm pain and can lead to RSI (repetitive strain injury)
    • RSI can lead to people being unable to work
    • screen use can also lead to eyestrain and fatigue
    • the HSE issue guidelines about the type of screen and office equipment/furniture that should be used to reduce the risk of injury
    • this is also guidance as to the amount of time spent in front of a screen

  • other hazards

    • electrical safety
    • working at heights
    • lone working
    • working with vehicles
    • noise
    • asbestos

  • ethanol

    • if ethanol is ingested then drinking a large quantity of water immediately and is recommended to call a physician
    • is ethanol come in contact with skin then it needs to be cleaned with plenty of water for a minimum of 15 mins