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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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