Laboratory Safety Regulations

科技学院 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Laboratory Safety Regulations

Laboratory Safety Regulations

General Rules in Laboratory

Important Notice:

Applicants shall wear laboratory coat and safety goggle provided by Assessment Agency before entering the laboratory. Assessor has the right to restrict applicant to enter the laboratory if any discrepancy is found.

Fire Prevention

  1. Do not place flammable solvents in ovens.
  2. Do not use an open flame in the vicinity of any flammable solvent.
  3. Do not leave an open flame unattended.
  4. Do not pour flammable liquids into the sink or drainage system.
  5. Observe the Laboratory's fire orders and follow the instructions in case of a fire.
  6. Inspect gas tubing regularly and replace any that shows cracks.
  7. In the event of an electrical fire, switch off the mains supply; do not use water or water-based extinguishers to put out the fire.
  8. Before leaving work areas, make thorough checks on windows, instruments, lighting, water, gas and electricity supplies. Switch off the gas main.

 Personal Protection

  1. Wear safety glasses in work area and wear other protective equipment whenever necessary. Wearing of contact lenses without eye protection in work area is strictly prohibited.
  2. Tie up long hair.
  3. Cover all open wounds when handling chemicals.
  4. Wash hands after work and before leaving the Laboratory; use disinfectants and detergents after handling suspected infectious exhibits.
  5. Do not pipette by mouth. Restrict the application of mouth-operated equipment.
  6. Do not carry a bottle by its neck; use a bottle carrier.
  7. Do not run, prank or play in the Laboratory.
  8. Do not wear sandals, slippers or high-heel shoes.
  9. Do not eat or drink in work areas in the Laboratory.
  10. Do not work alone in the Laboratory.
  11. Wear laboratory gown and button it up in analytical work area and Dangerous Goods Store.
  12. Empty laboratory gown pockets before sending it for laundry.

Laboratory Safety Regulations (con't)

  1. Avoid using not well established analytical methods outside normal working hours.
  2. Do not wear protective gloves in non-analytical work area to avoid contaminating public facilities such as water taps, telephone handsets and door handles with the tainted gloves.
  3. Report any unsafe conditions immediately to the instructor/technician.

General Management and Housekeeping

  1. Do not smoke, apply make-up, consume food or beverages in laboratories. Never store food or drink in laboratory refrigerators.
  2. Know the exits in the Laboratory and keep their access clear of obstruction.
  3. Keep floor tidy and dry.
  4. Keep benches clean and free from chemicals and apparatus which are not immediately required.
  5. Keep aisles free from obstruction.
  6. Maintain water level in hot water baths.
  7. Label all containers in use.
  8. Rinse all apparatus containing harmful chemicals before leaving them for final cleaning. Store the washings in appropriate chemical waste containers.
  9. Put broken glassware in “BROKEN GLASS” area.
  10. Clean work area and equipment thoroughly after use.
  11. Display warning signs in the fume cupboard when working with highly reactive chemicals, flammable solvents etc.
  12. Pay attention to dust hazards when working with large quantities of light powders and when carrying out weighing, grinding or sieving operations.
  13. Do not point boiling tubes towards other people or yourself.
  14. Do not climb on stools.
  15. Do not leave experiments unattended.
  16. Do not place closed containers near heat source.

 

 

Laboratory Safety Regulations (con't)

Use of Fume Cupboards

  1. Keep the interior of fume cupboards and nearby areas clean and clear.
  2. Keep fume cupboard sash closed or in the lowest position whenever possible.
  3. Carry out the work in a fume cupboard if the sample is likely to give off toxic or obnoxious vapour.
  4. Do not place objects near the sash of a fume cupboard.
  5. Display appropriate warning signs, such as corrosive or flammable, to indicate the nature of work being carried out in the fume cupboard.

 

Chemicals

  1. Familiarize yourself with handling precautions, properties and incompatibility of chemicals and disposal of spills
  2. Wear gloves, safety glasses/face shield, respirator and other protective gear where appropriate.
  3. Handle toxic, flammable, or fuming chemicals in a fume cupboard.
Jonathan Chiu
Marketing Director
3DP Technology Limited

Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.

Krutz Cheuk
Biomedical Engineer
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.

Hugo Leung
Software and Hardware Engineer
Innovation Team Company Limited

Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.

The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.

Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.

Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.

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