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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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安全数据表

A 安全 Data Sheet (SDS) provides information about the associated hazards of a chemical. The lab must maintain an SDS, either a physical hard copy or electronically, for all chemicals used. You have a right to know about the hazards associated of the chemicals in your lab. Refer to these links below regarding SDS’. If you cannot locate an SDS for a chemical in your lab speak with your PI or contact the EH&年代经理.