Staff in uw laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and the supplemental laboratory specific information. The third edition of the who laboratory biosafety manual is a helpful reference and guide to nations that accept the challenge to develop and establish national codes of practice for securing microbiological assets, yet ensuring their availability for clinical, research and epidemiological. Laboratory safety manual environment, health and safety. Principal investigators research labsdirectors clinical labs shall. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and.
Through dls work with other cdc programs, federal and state agencies, professional societies, and international organizations, the division supports the development and adoption of standards, guidelines, recommendations, and tools for improved quality and safety in clinical and public health laboratories. General laboratory safety introduction we all have the responsibility to maintain a constant concern for safety in the laboratory. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to. Laboratory safety manual duke safety office duke university. Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete lsm and make it available to laboratory staff. Safe working and the prevention of infection in clinical laboratories. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the laboratory standard, the chp, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures. Laboratory safety manual imam abdulrahman bin faisal university. It describes good laboratory practices that must be understood and observed by all individuals involved in the laboratory. Detail procedures including preparation of reagents, solutions, stains and bu ers are given. This manual has been developed using the work health and safety act 2011. Read and be familiar with this section of the laboratory safety manual. Laboratories are encouraged to maintain a list of equipment manuals that contain safety information and to require staff to sign.
Laboratory safety manual southern cross university. In addition to safety risks associated with any clinical lab oratory, such as chemical. The laboratory safety manual is intended to address universal safety measures for achieving a safe and healthy working environment. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental.
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