实验室安全
Laboratory safety implements the priority of "safety first" through the emphasis on experiment planning, including habitual attention to risk assessment 和 consideration of hazards for oneself, 同事, 公众.
A prudent attitude toward dealing with hazards in the laboratory is characterized by a determination to make every effort to be informed about risks 和 reduce them to a minimum while recognizing that the notion of ''zero risk" in laboratory operations is an impossible ideal. 然而, an accident-free workplace can be approached by setting a goal of zero incidents 和 zero excuses.
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Working with Research Animals
Potential health hazards exist with research animals, including allergies. 人员, including DU students 和 any volunteers, who work directly or indirectly with laboratory animals, have to be qualified by medical certification 和 training in accordance with the Laboratory Animal 设施 Occupational Health & 安全计划. It is the responsibility of the PI or the supervisor to make sure that research lab personnel attain qualifications. If you are working in a lab with research animals 和 are unsure about the potential hazards or have questions contact your PI, your supervisor or the EH&年代的导演.
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辐射
Radioactive materials 和 radiation-emitting devices are used in various research projects on campus. DU, which is licensed by the Colorado 部门 Public Health 和 环境 (CDPHE), has a 辐射 安全 program 其中规定:
- the radiation safety manual
- assignment of a 辐射 安全 Officer (RSO)
- 人员培训
- 物料控制
The RSO is responsible for the following:
- control of material inventory
- approval of material purchases
- radioactive waste pick-up 和 disposal
- inspections 和 radiation monitoring
- instrument calibration
- exposure dosimetry 和 recordkeeping
- 人员培训 on the use of radioactive materials 和 sources
If you have any concerns or questions about radiation please contact the Hazardous Materials Manager at extension 303-871-4044.