Lab Health and Safety

• Eye Contamination


  do not rub the area, use an eye bath solution, sterile saline or tap water
• Spilling of Chemicals


  deal with immediately, use a spillage kit, this contains an absorbent towel, PPE, forceps for glass and disinfectant
• Examples of Local Lab Rules


  authorised personnel only

  no food in the lab

  no smoking

  PPE must be worn at all times
• Spillage of Chemicals on the Skin 


  irrigate the area with sterile saline or cold tap water and remove the contaminated clothing
• Health and Safety Policies


  placed in an easily visualised area and read by all staff and members
• RIDDOR 2013


  major and fatal accidents

  if resulted in more than 3 days off

  dangerous occurrences and near death

  all accidents reported in the accident book
• HSC

  health and safety commission, they oversee and enforce health and safety
• Why is Health and Safety Important?

  it prevents accidents and protects personnel from risks within the workplace
• Cuts and Abrasions


  clean the area with a saline solution and apply a clean dressing
• Major Break with the Release of Aerosols


  if noxious fumes release, occupants of the room should leave to allow for dissipation and a trained personnel with PPE should thoroughly clean the room
• Toxic Fumes


  patient should be removed to fresh air, do ABCs where required

  cleaning solvents can cause headaches and vomiting, leading to unconsciousness
• Environmental Protection Act 1990


  relates to household or industrial establishments waste
• Simple Breakages

  place paper towel over debris and pour disinfectant, residue may need to be cleaned using spillage kit, brush up glass with dustpan and place in sharps bin