1- Laboratory: Rules and Regulations

2- Procedure for the Withdrawal of Apparatus, disposable and

chemicals

Faridda Hannim Ahmad @ Hashim Science Officer

Laboratory: Rules and Regulations

Clothing • No short skirts, shorts, hot pants are allowed in the

lab

• No make up, contact lense • Proper lab attire includes:

– Laboratory coat (long-sleeved)

– Close-toed shoes (no sandals, slippers)

– Goggle or face shield and N90 mask (when necessary)

• For other types of PPE, students are advised to refer to the MSDS available in each lab (Item 8.2)

General Rules • No unauthorized personnel allowed – no

salesperson or close relatives or BFFs who are not INBIOSIS registered student or research assistant

• No food and drinks allowed in the laboratory • No “playing” in the laboratory

General Rules – cont’d • The last person leaving the laboratory

everyday is responsible for ensuring that all equipments and switches are turned off or shut down and all door are locked

• Keep your workspace clean and tidy (5 minutes clean-up routine before and after doing lab work (Good Lab Practice)

• All damages and malfunctions of equipments MUST be reported to the laboratory manager or the laboratory staffs immediately. Please fill up the “Aduan Kerosakan Alat” form and pass the form to the lab manager or lab staffs

• Report all injuries to the lab staff or lab manager immediately

General Rules – cont’d

General Rules – cont’d

• Do not be complacent with chemicals and chemical reactions – you won’t know when an accident or explosion may occur

• Refer to the MSDS / CSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) available in all laboratories before handling any new chemicals that you are unfamiliar with. You may ask the laboratory manager if you cannot find the related MSDS

Labelling

• All chemicals are required to be labelled properly before storing in the chiller / freezer / chemical storage cabinet

• Proper and clear label need to contain the following information: – Name of chemical

– Name of researcher

– Date

Chemical name i.e 10% ethanol Made by: Date:

Good Lab Practices

1.Chemicals • Keep chemicals stored in the appropriate cabinets or designated storage

rooms when not in use (NOT IN FUME HOODS). Only obtain an amount to keep your test or research going, like a one day/week supply. This will free up lab bench space and, if you do have a spill it will minimize the amount of chemical released

• Put away all reagents, samples, and personal materials.

• Keep the lids on chemical containers. This sounds obvious but it will effectively reduce the possibility of a spill and reduce any fumes released into your lab and it’s the law

• Label all containers. Make sure there are no unidentified containers; reagents, samples, drying papers with sample, or crucibles/boats with samples. Label all material by chemical name (Not just initials)

GLP –cont’d

2. Cleaning your lab and workspace • Properly dispose of old or unwanted chemicals or any unnecessary items. • Damp wipe all benchtops until clean and in particular areas near weighing

stations. Place absorbent paper or BenchkoteTM near weighing stations or any where necessary.

• Clean up inside fume hoods • Look inside all cabinets for any leftover waste and any storage hazard • Dispose broken glass trash and “sharps” bins into dumpster provided in

the lab (blue trash bin)

• Recycle paper and cardboard properly where necessary (Recycle bin have been allocated at designated areas around the building and in the labs).

• Unused or spare equipment should ne stored in a designated storage area in the lab

GLP –cont’d

• Equipment or furniture should not block walkways, electrical panels, or emergency eyewash or showers

• How cluttered are your lab benches or hoods? • Keep lab benches and hoods uncluttered as much as possible. This may

seem impossible when conducting complicated tests or have numerous test samples, but continually remind yourself to keep things organized

• Keep containers and equipment away from the edges of the benches. Are your reaching over bottles, cultures, etc to get to something? Chances of knocking over things may occur.

• Keep shelving as orderly as possible. Be realistic about how much equipment and supplies one needs to store long term

Procedure for the Withdrawal of Apparatus, disposable and

chemicals

Store Personnel

Syahmi Afiq Mustaza Norashikin Ilias

Store Safety Rules 1) Always follow the supervisors or officer directions. 2) Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times. 3) Do not touch any chemicals, disposable, apparatus or

other materials until you have a permission to do so. 4) Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the

store. Do not use laboratory glassware as food or beverage containers.

5) Please record any items you take in the file. 6) Report ALL accidents to your incident officer or lab

assistant immediately, even if you think it is minor.

Flow chart for the Withdrawal of Apparatus, disposable and chemicals

Flow Steps/Activities Responsibility* References/Quality Records

1) Inform Officer /Person In Charge

• Chemical – Pn. Norashikin Ilias

• Apparatus & Disposable – En. Syahmi Afiq Mustaza

Student / Researcher none

2) Determine the availability of the items you needed.

Student / Researcher & Officer /Person In Charge

Apparatus, disposable and chemicals inventory list.

3) a. If available : Take the items under the surveilance of the officer/person in charge. b. If unavailable : Check the availability at another laboratory/ order.

Student / Researcher & Officer /Person In Charge

none

4) Record any items you take in the file.

Student / Researcher & Officer /Person In Charge

Fail Daftar Stok Bahan kimia,Pakai habis dan radas kaca.

1

3

b

2

a

4

Store Filing Record Daftar stok (Bahan kimia,radas kaca

dan pakai habis MSDS

Chemical Hazards and Symbols

• Flammable

• Explosive • Toxic/Poison

• Irritant • Corrosive

• Environmental

Store Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher Spill Kit

Goggles

Basket Glove

Thank you