Exposure to chemical and physical hazards can result in:BurnsCorrosive injuriesEye injuriesPoisoning through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion.Heat burnBurns are categorized into three classes based on their severity, illustrated below:  First-degree burn: Affects the top layer of the skin. The primary symptom of a firstdegree burn is red, non-blistered skin.Second-degree burn: Affects both t

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Vapors and fumes from strong chemicals or splashes of liquid substances can cause injuries to your eyes.If you get chemicals in your eye:Rinse your eye with water for at least 15-20 minutes at an eye wash station.You may need help to keep your eyes open, ensuring that water reaches all parts of the eye.Always seek medical advice.While being transported to the hospital, continue rinsing your eye wi

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Poisons are substances that can cause temporary or permanent damage if too much is absorbed by the body. Poisons can be swallowed, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin.Precautions for handling poison exposure:Do not induce vomiting in a person who has been exposed to poison. However, if they vomit naturally, collect some of their vomit in a bag or container and provide it to the ambulan

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If you sustain an injury or experience an incident during working hours or while travelling to and from work, it is essential to report it. Students should report to their course coordinator, while guests and employees should report to their line manager.Reporting incidents and occupational injuries can apply to various aspects of your work environment including physical, organizational and social

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The legislation that regulate labelling, signs and symbols of chemicals is called CLP Regulation and entered into force in January 2009. CLP stands for Classification, Labelling and Packaging. The classification and labelling of certain hazardous chemicals must be harmonized to ensure adequate risk management throughout the European Union.Harmonized classifications and labelling are mandatory for

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Classification and labelling identify hazardous chemicals and inform users about their hazards through standard symbols and phrases.All chemicals that are stored should be marked accordingly CLP regulation, including round bottom flasks, vials etc. of chemicals synthesized in the laboratory. Chemicals currently in use do not need to be labeled.CLPHazard class - Corrosive to metals, category 1- Ski

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Prohibitory signs are circular in shape. They feature a black symbol on a white background, with a red border and a diagonal strike through the symbol. Examples of such signs are listed below.Prohibitory signDescription No open flame: Fire, open ignition source and smokingprohibited. No smoking. Escape route - Keep clear. No lab coats allowed in this area.

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Common warning signs Flammable materialAll laboratories and cupboards that containflammable material should be marked withthis pictogram. Gas cylindersAll laboratories that contain a gas cylindershould be marked with this sign. Potentially explosive atmosphereWork according to fire protection routines.Contact your fire protection responsibleperson for information. Liquid nitrogenAll laboratories t

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Mandatory signs are circular in shape. White symbol on a blue background. Usually accompanied by an explanatory text. Examples are listed below.Mandatory signDescription  Eye protection must be worn. Hearing protection must be worn. Respiratory protection must be worn. Face protection must be worn. Protective clothing must be worn. Fire door - Keep closed. Secure gas cylinders of all sizes,whether

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Emergency signs are rectangular or square. White symbol on a green background. Examples are listed below.Emergency signsDescription Location of an eyewash/shower. Location of first aid kit. Location of emergency shower. Show direction of escape route. Location of a defibrillator.

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Fire safety signs are rectangular or square. White symbol on a red background. Examples are listed below.Fire safety signDescription Location of fire extinguisher. Location of fire hose / hydrant. Location of button for evacuation alarm. Fire Equipment, sometimes specified with text.

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At Lund University and Kemicentrum, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact while ensuring the safety of our co-workers. Proper waste sorting plays an important role in achieving these goals. To support your efforts, all waste handling services are provided free of charge.Hazardous waste is managed by SYSAV Industri AB, and there are specific rules to follow for proper waste dispos

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All organic solvent waste should be separated into:Halogenated wasteNon-halogenated wasteNote that the organic solvent waste category excludes ethers. For details regarding the disposal of ethers, see section 8.2 Chemical Waste. Additionally, oil is categorized as chemical waste and must be stored in sealed, leak-proof containers. For more information on handling oil waste, see section 8.2 Chemica

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All chemicals must be handled in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The details regarding disposal considerations and waste treatment methods are described in Section 13 of the SDS.Basic principles for disposing of chemicals into the sewage systemAll chemicals must be handled according to the information provided in Section 13 of the safety data sheet. Only when the safety data sheet exp

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Radioactive waste is categorized into low-level radioactive waste, mediumlevel radioactive waste, high-level radioactive waste, and liquid scintillation solution.When handling radioactive waste, it is essential to follow the rules set by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) as well as the local regulations set by Lund University.Quality handbook for radioactive wasteThere must be a quality

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This category includes:Liquid infectious/microbiological waste, such as:Human bodily fluids (blood/urine, excluding tissue).Microorganisms in risk class 1 (cell culture waste classified as minimal risk).Microorganisms in risk classes 2 and 3*.Genetically Modified Microorganism (GMM) waste and also genetically modified cell cultures.Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) plants*.Low-level radioactive

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This category includes sharp / pointed waste such as disposable needles, scalpels, and razor blades that have been contaminated with chemicals labeled with either flammable, corrosive, or toxic pictograms.Always place the waste in a packaging that cannot be penetrated, such as a plastic or glass container. Treat this waste as chemical waste.If the waste is both infectious and sharp/pointed, follow

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Place broken, clean, and disposable glass items into the brown cardboard box labeled “Glasavfall” (Glass waste). When the box is full, ensure it is securely closed, and check that no glass has punctured the box. The glass waste box will be picked up at your local recycling station. Note! Broken laboratory glass that are contaminated with chemicals must be placed in a box or package that cannot be

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All other waste is categorized as non-hazardous waste and is collected at recycling stations located at several places at Kemicentrum. Alternatively, it can be deposited at the janitors office.Please note that paper wastebaskets in offices and labs are not emptied by the janitors. It is the responsibility of the personnel working in the area to handle this task.Collected at recycling stations at t

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It is vital to carefully evaluate the potential consequences of power and/or ventilation failures, as well as water outages, when conducting risk assessments for laboratory work or experiments.Plan of action for power and/or ventilation failurePlan of action for water outagePlan of action for emergency evacuations

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