Safety is a collective responsibility that requires the full cooperation of everyone in the laboratory. The ultimate responsibility for safety rest with the person actually carrying the procedure. Accidents are often the result of an indifferent attitude, failure to use common sense, or failure to follow instructions. For many people the remoteness of accidents makes them seen unlikely. Yet, accidents do happen more often that you may think.
Bad habits increase the probability of a disaster striking.
Do not hesitate to point out to others that they are engaging in unsafe practices or operations. Chief executive officer 2. Their purpose is to protect laboratory personnel from the hazards associated with the chemicals and other hazardous materials utilized within the within the laboratory. The identification of criteria used by the employer to determine and implement control measures to reduce exposure to hazardous materials. Assurance that engineering controls, such as chemical fume hoods, are working properly and are regularly maintained.