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General Practices
 

Dispose of waste properly.

Keep your lab clutter free.

Do all chemical work in fume hoods.
Keep an up-to-date inventory of chemicals in your lab if you use them.

Know available escape routes.
Know location of fire extinguishers,pull stations, first-aid stations.
When the Fire Alarm sounds,, LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY .

Know who is trained in first aid and how to contact them.
Know Health & Safety Committee members and how to contact them.

Store any toxic chemicals in a ventilated fume cupboard.

Transport cylinders properly-- with caps and strapped into trolleys. Secure cylinders appropriately in your lab. Return trolleys to Shipping/Receiving immediately,so that someone else can transport their cylinders appropriately.

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