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Why be safe?
5 worst mistakes
Hierarchy of Controls
Elimination/Substitution
Most
Effective
Requires a physical
change to the
workplace
Requires worker or
employer to do
something
Requires
worker to
wear
something
Least
Effective
General Rules
Never eat, drink or smoke in lab
Never store chemicals or other materials in
refrigerators used for food.
Never store materials in food containers.
Always use protective clothing/equipment
where specified.
Keep lab areas clean and organized.
Housekeeping
Clean up spills and messes on the floor even if you did
not cause them
Address leaky pipes and excessive moisture
Do not store combustibles in electrical and Mechanical
rooms
Immediately dispose of boxes when they become
empty
Housekeeping (Continued)
Take time to ensure walkways and corridors are Clear
Remember to clean your work area when you are done
working
Avoid hoarding unnecessary materials
Dispose of chemicals that are not being used
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