Safe conduct & housekeeping
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Label everything
Every container shows contents, hazard and date.
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Most lab incidents start with a small habit — clutter, food, or a shortcut. Good conduct removes the trigger.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Follow the core conduct rules that prevent everyday accidents.
Maintain a clean, labelled and unobstructed workspace.
Recognise how housekeeping links directly to emergency response.
READ THE LESSON
Food and the lab never mix
Eating, drinking, chewing gum or applying make-up can transfer contaminants to your mouth and skin. Keep all of it outside the lab, every time.
Clutter blocks the exit you'll need
In an emergency you move fast and often can't see. Clear aisles, accessible eyewash and an unblocked fire exit are what make a quick escape possible.
Label as if you'll forget
An unlabelled beaker is tomorrow's mystery and a disposal problem. Contents, concentration, hazard and date — written before you walk away.
Habit
Leave every bench cleaner than you found it. The next person's safety depends on it.
QUICK CHECK
1 / 5Which is never allowed in the laboratory?
Select an answer to continue
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KEY POINTS
No food, drink or cosmetics in the lab.
Keep aisles, eyewash and exits clear.
Label every container fully.
Wash hands before leaving — always.
REFERENCES
OSHA Laboratory Standard 29 CFR 1910.1450
CDC/NIH BMBL 6th Edition
ISO/IEC 17025 — Lab housekeeping
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