Benedict R.

De Guzman

[ASSIGNMENT IN RESEARCH]

A.) What is the role of the institution in safety

of the laboratory?
Organization

Prepare a chemical / biological safety manual

Administer the accident prevention
program
Teacher

Department Head

Establishes and maintains an effective

accident prevention program
Arranges for its documentation
Initiates the establishment of a laboratory
hygiene plan
Appoints a laboratory safety officer
Laboratory Safety Office

Advises and assist administrators, faculty on

safety and health issues
Organizes a safety committee
Identifies and addresses particularly
hazardous situations
Evaluates facilities and addresses
weaknesses
Plans for emergencies

Ensures safety of students

Facilities and Equipment

Safety showers
Eyewash fountains
Appropriate fire extinguishers
Wash sinks

B.) What is the role of the students in safety of

the laboratory?
Understanding the Hazard
Personal Protection
Knowing Chemicals
Laboratory Techniques
C.) What are the Laboratory protocols and
Safety Practices?

Faculty and Staff

Laboratory Protocools

Competent Teacher(Laboratory Protocols)

Able Technicians(Laboratory Protocols)

Establishes procedure for laboratory safety

management

Benedict R. De Guzman

[ASSIGNMENT IN RESEARCH]

Restrained Students(Laboratory Protocols)

Equipped Laboratory(Laboratory Protocols)

Proper Housekeeping(Safety Practices)

Follow Lab Policies(Safety Practices)

Safety Practices

D.) What are the Principles of Biosafety?

The teacher is the first to enter and the last

one to leave the Lab Room. (Safety Practices)
A pre-planned lab experiment is available and
approved by the SRC / IRC Board. (Safety
Practices)
Wear Proper Attire(Safety Practices)
Avoid Food and Beverages(Safety Practices)
Proper Hygiene(Safety Practices)
Do not work alone(Safety Practices)

Containment
Biological Safety Cabinet
Personal Protection Equipment