General safety guidelines
General safety guidelines

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General guidelines

Please note that these guidelines and all of those on the linked pages apply within The United Kingdom only.

In all of the practical investigations described at the NCBE Web site, we have tried to check that recognised hazards have been identified and that suitable precautions are suggested. Where possible, the proposed procedures are in accordance with commonly-adopted general risk assessments.

If a special risk assessment may be necessary, this has been indicated. However, users should be aware that errors and omissions can be made, and that different employers and educational authorities adopt different standards. Therefore, before doing any activity, users should always carry out their own risk assessment. In particular, any local rules issued by employers or educational authorities MUST be obeyed, whatever is suggested in the activities available from this site.

Unless the context dictates otherwise, it is assumed that:

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practical work is carried out in a properly equipped and maintained science laboratory;

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any mains-operated equipment is properly maintained;

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care is taken with normal laboratory operations such as heating substances;

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good laboratory practice is observed when chemicals or living organisms are used;

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eye protection is worn whenever there is any recognised risk to the eyes;

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pupils and / or students are taught safe techniques for activities such as handling chemicals and microorganisms.

CONTACTING THE NCBE

If you have any urgent comments to make about the safety of things you find on this Web site, please contact the NCBE:

TELEPHONE

+ 44 (0) 118 9873 743

FAX

+ 44 (0) 118 9750 140

E-MAIL

NCBE@reading.ac.uk

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