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ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
HOUSEKEEPING - MAINTENANCE
Good housekeeping is a healthy attitude of mind to develop in any laboratory and will mean a safer place in which to work. A series of general housekeeping rules include:
- keep benches clean and uncluttered
- store liquids in containers below eye level
- do not obstruct exits and aisles
- do not block access to fire extinguishers, fire blankets or safety showers
- clean up any spills immediately irrespective of the nature of the spill
- regularly check eye wash containers and change the contents. Label with the date that changes are effected
- regularly check that safety showers are working
- keep a log book on all equipment maintenance
- have all electrical equipment checked for safety at least once a year
- never leave dirty coats lying around
- label all reagents with the date and name of the person preparing the solution
- periodically clean and disinfect all refrigerators, freezers, water baths and centrifuges
- do not store personal belongings in the work area
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