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AS 2243.1:2021
[Current]Safety in laboratories, Part 1: Planning and operational aspects
AS 2243.1:2021 sets out requirements, general procedures, precautions, recommendations and information designed to promote safety of persons and property in laboratory operations. The safety aspects described in this Standard apply to laboratory staff, maintenance staff, contractors, visitors and other authorized personnel, including students, cleaners and security staff who use or enter the laboratory facilities.
Published: 10/09/2021
Pages: 44
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Normative references
1.4 Terms and definitions
2 Planning the laboratory for safety
2.1 General
2.2 Design and construction
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Laboratory layout
2.2.3 Protection against sunlight
2.2.4 Eating facilities
2.2.5 Amenities
2.2.6 Write-up areas
2.2.7 Storage place
2.2.8 Access for disabled persons
2.3 Fire detection and fire protection
2.4 Emergency alarm systems and associated operations
2.5 Information on substances
2.5.1 Safety data sheets and inventory
2.5.2 Labelling
2.5.3 Warnings
2.5.4 Liaison with emergency services
2.6 Safety equipment
2.6.1 General
2.6.2 Additional safety equipment
2.6.3 Self-contained breathing apparatus
2.7 Room ventilation
2.7.1 General
2.7.2 Ventilation requirements
2.7.3 Heating and cooling
2.8 Local exhaust ventilation (including fume cupboards)
2.8.1 General
2.8.2 Installation
2.8.3 Ducted fume cupboards
2.8.4 Recirculating fume cabinets
2.8.5 Biological safety cabinets
2.8.6 Cytotoxic drug safety cabinets
2.8.7 Other types of local exhaust ventilation
2.9 Electrical installations
2.9.1 General
2.9.2 Protection and emergency isolation of final subcircuits
2.9.2.1 Protection of final subcircuits
2.9.2.2 Emergency isolation of final subcircuits
2.9.3 Flexible cords
2.9.4 Electrical leads and electrical portable outlet devices (EPODs)
2.9.5 Extension cords
2.9.6 Inspection of electrical equipment
2.9.7 Protective devices for special equipment
2.9.8 Experimental equipment
2.9.9 Live unattended equipment
2.9.10 Electrophoresis apparatus
2.9.10.1 General
2.9.10.2 Power supply units
2.9.10.3 Connecting cables
2.9.10.4 Electrophoresis cell
2.9.10.5 Electrolysis effects
3 Laboratory safety and emergency management
3.1 Laboratory safety management systems
3.1.1 General
3.1.2 Risk assessment
3.1.3 Change in laboratory tasks
3.1.4 Management system components
3.1.4.1 General
3.1.4.2 Training and induction
3.1.4.3 Safe operation
3.1.4.4 Emergency preparedness
3.1.4.5 Safety equipment
3.1.4.6 Information management and review
3.1.5 Working in isolation
3.2 Fire, emergency and rescue procedures
3.2.1 General
3.2.2 Primary emergency procedure
3.2.3 Evacuation of the building
3.3 Safety inspections
4 General safety procedures
4.1 Requirements for safe conduct
4.2 Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Clothing
4.2.3 Eye and face protection
4.2.4 Hearing protection
4.2.5 Gloves
4.2.6 Safety footwear
4.2.7 Respiratory protection
4.2.8 Safety helmets
4.2.9 Other personal protection
4.3 Containers for substances
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Materials of construction
4.3.3 Labelling
4.3.4 Volume, quantity and storage
4.4 Use of local exhaust ventilation (including fume cupboards)
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 The use of fume cupboards
4.4.3 The use of biological safety cabinets
4.4.4 The use of cytotoxic drug safety cabinets
4.5 General laboratory practices
4.5.1 Handling of glass
4.5.2 Stirring
4.5.3 Use of flexible tubing
4.5.4 Pipetting
4.5.5 Solvent extraction
4.5.6 Operations involving compressed and liquefied gases
4.5.7 Operations involving cryogenic liquids
4.5.8 Use of fail-safe devices
4.5.9 Use of ultraviolet lamps, arcs, and high-intensity sources
4.5.10 Handling of human biological material
4.5.11 Handling of cytotoxic drugs
4.5.12 Temperature measurement
4.5.13 Storage, handling and use of substances
4.6 Operation of instruments
4.7 Operations under vacuum
4.7.1 Vacuum distillation and evaporation
4.7.2 Use of vacuum pumps
4.7.3 Use of traps
4.7.4 Closing down vacuum experiments
4.7.5 Filtration
4.7.6 Vacuum glassware
4.7.6.1 Safety aspects
4.7.6.2 Assembly of apparatus
4.7.6.3 Repair
4.7.6.4 Implosion protection during use
4.7.6.5 Mercury-filled manometers
4.8 Operations under internal pressure
4.9 Operations using microwave equipment
4.10 Handling, labelling and disposal of laboratory wastes
4.10.1 General
4.10.2 Collection
4.10.3 Segregation
4.10.4 Transfer and storage
4.10.5 Disposal
4.11 Nanotechnology
4.12 Fieldwork
4.12.1 Scope
4.12.2 HSE risk management
4.12.3 Field trip plan
4.12.4 Hazardous work
4.12.5 Communication
4.12.6 Emergency plan
4.12.7 Site environment
4.12.8 Training and induction
4.12.9 Plant and equipment
4.12.10 Transport and travel
Appendix A
A.1 Scope
A.2 Areas
Appendix B
B.1 Scope
B.2 High risk hazards
Appendix C
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
[Current]
Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 1338
Filters for eye protectors (all parts)
[Current]
Ruling to AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
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