文档介绍：Laboratory Best Practices:(OH&S and the Environment) 最佳实验室操作规程:职业安全卫生及环境
Water
Using water unnecessarily in laboratories is not only a waste, it reflects poorly on staff and is a bad example for others. Use of water in water aspirators and for cooling (water used once and run to waste) should be discontinued.
Policies and practices for immediate clean up of water spills should be implemented.
“Wet areas” should be clearly identified and avoided as a practice wherever possible. Permanent wet areas should be well bundied.
Risk Management:
·documented system for spills and ‘wet areas’
·no water aspirators used for suction
·no cooling water run to waste
·general minimisation practiced
Electrical Power
A regime of electrical maintenance, repair and tagging in line with OH&S guidelines for safe use is an important code of practice for a Laboratory to pliance.
Policies and practices for safe handling of electrical equipment should be readily available to laboratory users, especially when the equipment involves the use of water.
Coal-generated electricity is a limited resource. Greenhouse gases are an undesirable by-product. Wasting electricity is a missed opportunity for giving a good example to others.
Risk Management:
·documented system for maintenance, repair ,tagging and general use
·appliances switched off when no in use
·fume cupboards turned off when not needed
·sashes lowered on fume cupboards where possible
Natural and LPG gasses
Policies and practices for safe working systems should be in place when gas is used in a laboratory.
Wherever LPG containers are used, procedures should be in place for their maintenance and safe storage.
Natural gas and LPG usage is used mainly for heating in buildings and in laboratories to a lesser extent. Its use should be minimised.
Risk Management:
·documented system for safe working systems when using gasses and for the handling and storage of LPG containers
·minimal heat wastage and fuel consumption
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