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