The ten-part series of reference material covers the following material in detail. General - provides information and sets out recommendations, general procedures, and precautions designed to promote safety of persons and property in laboratory operations. It covers in detail the construction and design of a safe laboratory, responsibilities, safety and emergency procedures.
Special reference is given to the handling of compressed and liquefied gases.
In detail it covers responsible planning for safety and the hazards of handling chemical substances and gases. Microbiology - sets out requirements, responsibilities and guidelines relating to micro organisms which are classified into four risk groups. These groups are tabled with the prescribed precautions necessary. Special mention is given to the requirements for cleaning the working areas and the types of disinfectants and antiseptics used. Described also are the important characteristics of ionizing radiation producing materials and apparatus, hazards and their control, laboratory design requirements, and protective measures to be taken.