ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
SPACE | Minimum legal requirements
Sufficient work space Safe passageways Access to cupboards |
LIGHTING | General level Lighting for fine work Shadow spots Glare Colour |
ATMOSPHERE | General ventilation Airconditioning (especially placement) Air movement (draughts, dead spots) Heat Cold |
NOISE | Levels of noise Hearing protection (provision for) |
PHYSICAL HAZARDS | Machinery used Obstacles |
CHEMICAL HAZARDS | Reagents used Waste products Disposal Fume cupboards (provision) Monitoring Spill procedures |
RADIATION | Type Monitoring Spill procedures Protection |
WASTE DISPOSAL | Nature of waste Restrictions Fume cupboards Special containments |
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION | Emissions Protection of sensitive equipment |
ERGONOMICS | Furniture Placement Height of furniture and equipment |
PROCEDURES | Manual handling Storage Repetitive movement |
PROTECTION | Gowns, gloves, mask, respirator, hearing protection, footwear |
MEDICAL CONSULTATION | Use of poisons, carcinogens, pesticides and so on |
PHYSIOLOGY | Staff selection appropriate to need |
TRAINING | Written operation procedure |
PROJECT SPECIFIC | Specific local hazard Use of carcinogen Use of UV light and so on |
Table 12: Safety impact checklist
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