It is the responsibility of all laboratory personnel (defined as employees, undergraduate, post-graduate students, MSc students, PhD students and Post Docs) to conduct laboratory work and activities in a manner that will not adversely impact themselves, other laboratory personnel, the surrounding community, or the environment. Specific responsibilities are:
- Following Alfaisal University policies, procedures, recommendations, and requirements for laboratory safety as stated by the Safety Officer.
- Complete all required laboratory safety training.
- Seek approval from the Safety Officer for all work involving hazardous substances.
- Be knowledgeable of the following:
- Location and use of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Library.
- Proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Laboratory-specific emergency procedures, contact information, evacuation procedures, and the location(s) and use of spill supplies.
- Location, use, storage, and maintenance of Personal Protection Equipment.
- Location and use of the appropriate Alfaisal University Laboratory Safety manuals.
- Access to restrictions and the need to challenge unknown persons entering the laboratory.
- Location and use of fire safety equipment.
- Develop good chemical hygiene habits.
- Communicate instances of spills, accidents, near-accidents, and unsafe work conditions to Safety Officer.
- Communicate instances of known or suspected exposures to.