Laboratory facilities are widespread throughout the University and these vary in nature depending on the type of work undertaken in them. This section contains information to assist individuals in working safely within laboratories. See both the content below and related links adjacent.
This is an important aspect of safety management.These checklists are provided to assist those with specific safety monitoring duties.
There are a variety of control measures available within laboratories to reduce risk of exposure.
This section provides guidance on the selection and use of the following itmes of PPE commonly used in laboratories.
The following items of equipment are found in laboratories and guidance is provided on their safe use.
Where laboratory equipment is potentially contaminated with hazardous substances and needs to undergo repair, modification or disposal, a Certificate of Decontamination should be completed by the person responsible for the equipment. The form must accompany the equipment for the duration of the repair/removal.
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