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SAFETY PROCEDURES
The anatomy laboratory learning spaces are a safe working environment. This code of conduct has been developed in order to minimise any risks or Hazards in working in this environment.
In dealing with any accidents please observe the following guidelines.
Hazard minimisation:
· Fixative solutions in use in the laboratory have been modified in recent years to minimise potential hazards. Nevertheless, as with any reagents skin contact should be avoided by the use of disposable gloves (provided) when interacting with Human tissue. In the interests of safety, formaldehyde levels are periodically monitored in the laboratory. Recent results indicate that levels are well within acceptable limits
· Any spillage should be marked and cleaned up immediately. In the event of a significant spill a staff member should be alerted. The area should be marked and the Centre Curator (Mr Stephen Thompson) advised.
· Many of the potted specimens are heavy and should not be moved.
· In the event that you have or become aware of any medical condition that may affect your ability to work in this laboratory please advise your demonstrator/facilitator or the senior staff member coordinating your subject
Personal injury (minor)
Contact first aid
officer within building (Mr Stephen Thompson) for treatment and advise
facilitator. A first aid kit is available in room CG38 located in the
Dissection Room.
Send injured person to
Campus medical centre/campus nurse if necessary.
Complete Hazard and
Incident Report Form available from Stephen Thompson.
Personal injury (major)
- Care for patient – call for help.
Send someone to ring Security on 333 on any internal phone. Provide
information as guided by staff.
OR
Dial 000 then ring Security as above.
Contact campus medical centre (Ext. 53175) if
necessary.
- Ensure area is clear for emergency personnel.
- Inform supervisor.
Complete Hazard and Incident Report Form
available from Stephen Thompson.
Emergency procedures
This building is fitted with an emergency
warning system
If you become aware of an emergency activate
the nearest Break Glass Alarm or dial 333.
An ALERT is signalled by a beep beep
tone. In the event of an alert secure all equipment in a safe
manner and prepare to evacuate the building.
EVACUATE is indicated by a whooping
tone. In the event of an evacuation signal leave by the nearest
safe exit. Assembly point for this area is the garden on the
Menzies side of Building 13C (east side of the building).
Do not leave the assembly areas or attempt to
re-enter the building until the ALL CLEAR has sounded.
Contact details:
Mr Stephen Thompson (Human Anatomical Learning Resources Centre Curator)
Tel: 9905 2731 Email: [email protected]
I acknowledge I have read and understood the emergency procedures guidelines applying to access and work in the Centre for Human Anatomy Education – laboratory facilities.