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Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual - LP3002.5
Section II: General Laboratory Safety
4.6 At the end of the day, the last employee is to complete the following checks:
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4.6.1 Ensure the warehouse lights are off.
4.6.2 Ensure all employees have exited the building.
4.6.3 Ensure all exit doors are closed to prevent the alarm from activating.
4.6.4 Set the alarm by entering in the 4 digit code on the keypad. The system is now armed and will display a 60 second countdown. Exit the building before the 60 seconds to prevent the alarm from being activated.
4.6.4.1 If the security code was entered into the system incorrectly, press the “#” button to clear and then re-enter the code.
4 7 Employees are not to work alone in the laboratory area It is required that a minimum of two employees are in the laboratory area during scheduled working hours This is to minimize any hazards or accidents that may occur in the laboratory and to keep personnel safe If an employee needs to work outside his or her scheduled hours, the employee needs to inform management so the proper arrangements for another employee to work at the same time can be made
4 7 1 In extreme circumstances such as illness or other unplanned absences, an employee may work alone in the lab He or she is required to contact a supervisor via phone or email at the minimum of three times per shift to ensure his or her safety
4 7 2 Employees may however, work alone in administrative and front office areas alone This does not include working in the laboratory area, even if the work is administrative in nature The employee working alone must notify supervisor before working alone
5.0 Lab Safety Policies
5.1 Emergencies: All personnel will have access to phones, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, safety showers and eyewash stations in the event of an emergency. For more information on emergencies, see LP3006 Section VI: Emergency and Accident Plan.
5.2 Training: Only trained personnel are authorized to operate laboratory equipment and handle potentially hazardous materials and chemicals, including bio-hazardous materials. All training must be documented on LF2018 Training Record.
