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Handling corrosive chemicalsChlorosulfonic acid, fuming sulfuric acid, concentrated sulfuric acid, concentrated nitric acid, concentrated hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, strong alkalis, and bromine etc. should be handled with the greatest care. Remember that perchloric acid is explosive when it comes in contact with organic materials. Store such chemicals below eye level, and do not transpor

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Handling and storage guidelinesOxidizing agents/chemicals, also known as oxidizers, are substances capable of oxidizing other substances. While oxidizers themselves are not necessarily combustible, they cause or contribute to the combustion of other materials.Examples of common oxidizing agents include hydrogen peroxide, potassium dichromate, and sodium nitrate.Organic peroxides are thermally unst

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Compressed gas cylinders can pose both physical and health hazards. Gas cylinders are pressurized vessels that pose a physical hazard if the pressure is released suddenly and violently. Compressed gases also pose the health hazard of asphyxiation if their rapid expansion displaces sufficient oxygen.Gas cylinder safety guidelinesMarking doors:Doors to rooms where gas cylinders are stored must be ma

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals/58-gases - 2026-10-11

Liquid nitrogen safety guidelinesIt is crucial that everyone understands the potential hazards associated with using liquid nitrogen and follows proper safety procedures at all times. Laboratory personnel face the primary risk of frostbite or cold burns to the skin or eyes due to contact with this cryogenic material.When handling, using, or storing liquid nitrogen, follow these safety precautions:

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals/59-liquid-nitrogen-and-pressurized-oxygen - 2026-10-11

Handling radioactive substancesWork involving radioactive substances and X-ray equipment requires special permission from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten, SSM). Individuals considering the use of radioactive materials should contact the University radiation safety physicist for guidance on regulations related to procurement, handling, and disposal. Lund University

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals/510-radioactive-substances - 2026-10-11

There are specific rules governing the handling of biological substances, genetically modified organisms (GMO), and genetically modified microorganisms (GMM). Prior to certain work, an application for permission is required.For more information regarding the contained use of genetically modified microorganisms (GMM), see AFS 2023:13. These provisions are issued by the Swedish Work Environment Auth

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals/511-biological-substances - 2026-10-11

What everyone should knowFirst aid kit location and contents: Where the first aid kit is located, what it contains and how to administer first aid in case of an accident.Emergency services contact: How to contact emergency services.Defibrillator (AED) awareness: Where the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located and how to use it.First aid for severely injured or unconscious personCheck t

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/6-first-aid-and-accidents - 2026-10-11

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

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/6-first-aid-and-accidents/64-after-accident - 2026-10-11

The legislation that regulates labelling, signs and symbols of chemicals is called the 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

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/7-signs-and-symbols - 2026-10-11

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.

https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/7-signs-and-symbols/72-prohibitory-signs - 2026-10-11

Login BCD TravelCanvaseduSignIA (occupational injuries & incidents)KompetensportalenKubenLadok (for employees)LubasLU BoxLucatLucrisProceedoPrimulaSupportcenterTimeEdit – room reservationsTimeEdit – scheduleZoom More administrative systems (Staff Pages) Internal news Latest news 6 Oct 2026 Proposals for the future development of physics 5 Oct 2026 Would you like to become a health and safety repre

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/start - 2026-10-11

Here you will find the contact details of the coordinators for LTH’s nine profile areas, as well as links to the profile areas’ websites. Aerosols CoordinatorsJoakim Pagels (Research Portal)Moa Sporre (Research Portal)External websiteAerosols (lth.se) Close AI and Digitalization CoordinatorsFredrik Tufvesson (Research Portal)Emma Söderberg (Research Portal)External websiteAI and Digitalization (lt

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/research/lth-profile-areas - 2026-10-11

At this page you will find links to more information related to administrative tasks. FinancePurchases, Procurement and ContractsRecords managementTravel expense reports

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/professional-support/administration - 2026-10-11

Lund University is a public authority and as government employees there are great demands on us in terms of managing the authority’s documents. Responsibilities and rules for records managementVisit Staff pages for overall information about record management.More about records management for us at LTHRegistry at LTH's office (in Swedish)Handling of agreements, decisions, guidelines and other matte

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Support on financial issues. Support from the Finance DivisionThe Finance Division provides both LTH and Lund University management with relevant decision-support documentation. Among other things, this work is conducted through:budgets, forecasts, reviews and analyses of operations;the dissemination of information within the organisation via allocation decisions and year-end reports;advice on iss

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This page provides a description of the resource allocation decision. About the Resource Allocation DecisionsIn the resource allocation decision for LTH, the annual state grant for education at undergraduate and advanced level (undergraduate education grant) and for research and postgraduate education (research grant) is distributed.The decision also determines the faculty-common indirect costs an

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/lth-resource-allocation-decisions - 2026-10-11