and hazard prevention issues. This can only be achieved through
practice; it is your job to achieve this.
Some of the more
common safety precautions and hazard communications that should
be observed during laboratory operations are as follows:
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a. Always have more than one person in the laboratory while
testing is in progress.
b.
Systematically check the laboratory and its equipment at
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the end of each day or session to be sure that the development
of hazardous situation is not likely while the laboratory is
unoccupied.
c.
Be prepared for various types
of
emergencies;
train
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technicians to react appropriately.
d.
Follow the test procedure; do not deviate from it to save
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time.
e. Maintain a professional manner at all times. Unnecessary
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diversions may result in an injury or harm as well as produce
unsatisfactory test results.
f.
Wear
hearing
protection
when
working
around
noisy
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equipment.
g.
Wear protective gear (goggles, gloves, and approved lab
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coat/clothing) while working with chemicals or fuels.
Goggles
must be worn at all times when in the laboratory
h.
Make sure that no food or beverage is consumed in the
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laboratory or storage rooms.
i. Ensure that there are no leaks from gas containers or
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pressure outlets; investigate unexplained pressure drops.
2.
Other Safety Specifics
Inspect emergency showers and eye washers and make sure they are
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functioning properly.
Remove any object from the vicinity of
showers and eye washers that could cause injuries to personnel.
Remove any accumulated rust from water valves and the service
pipes.
Ensure that signs displaying EMERGENCY SHOWERS and or
EYEWASH is prominently displayed. Supervise the removal of fire
hazards or correct them. Also perform gas alarm system tests as
specified in the laboratory SOP.
Make sure the laboratory is
well ventilated and observe the handling of chemicals to ensure
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