10 Eye protection
a Goggles must be worn whenever there is a risk to the eyes. Risk may arise
from powders, liquid splashes, vapours or splinters. Beware of debris from
fast moving air streams. Alkaline solutions are particularly dangerous to the
eyes.
b Never look directly at a strong source of light such as a laser or Xenon arc
lamp. Ensure that equipment using such a source is positioned so that passers-
by cannot accidentally view the source or reflected ray.
c Facilities for eye irrigation should always be available.
11 Ear protection
a Ear protectors must be worn when operating noisy equipment.
12 Clothing
a Suitable clothing should be worn in the laboratory. Loose garments can cause
serious injury if caught in rotating machinery. Ties, rings on fingers etc.
should be removed in these situations.
b Additional protective clothing should be available for all members of staff and
students as appropriate.
13 Guards and safety devices
a Guards and safety devices are installed on equipment to protect the operator.
The equipment must not be operated with such devices removed.
b Safety valves, cut-outs or other safety devices will have been set to protect the
equipment. Interference with these devices may create a potential hazard.
c It is not possible to guard the operator against all contingencies. Use common
sense at all times when in the laboratory.
d Before starting a rotating machine, make sure staff are aware how to stop it in
an emergency.
e Ensure that speed control devices are always set at zero before starting
equipment.
14 First aid
a If an accident does occur in the laboratory it is essential that first aid
equipment is available and that the supervisor knows how to use it.
b A notice giving details of a proficient first-aider should be prominently
displayed.
c A `short list´ of the antidotes for the chemicals used in a particular
laboratory should be prominently displayed.
d
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