It is the policy of the University to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all its staff at work, of students in the course of study and of the general public using University premises. The measures taken as part of this commitment are designed to achieve high health and safety standards over and above compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
General Safety Rules for ME Laboratories
- Please report any incident, accident, injury, and/or the use of fire extinguisher, spill kit, etc. to the corresponding Technical Officer as soon as possible during office hours.
- Please pay attention to your experiment, you are not allowed to leave your experiment unattended.
- Please keep working area clean and tidy.
- Please wear safety goggles, ear protectors or gloves, if necessary.
- Please make sure that you are familiar with the fire escape route.
- Please ask lab technical staff’s permission before using lab equipment or machine, if you are not an authorized user.
- Please use BS standard plugs and sockets as connecting to the main single phase AC power supplies.
- Please check wiring connections before switching on the power.
- Please turn off heater or soldering iron after use.
- Please follow equipment or machine operating instructions.
- If your hair is long, please tie it up.
- In case of emergency, please evacuate as soon as possible.
- Compressed gas cylinders must be kept away from heat source.
- Electric extension boards must be kept away from water source.
- Do not eat or drink.
- Do not work alone at laboratory at any time.
- Do not stay in non-opening hours unless you are authorized to do so.
- Do not wear sandals or slippers.
- Do not obstruct passageways.
- Do not overload the AC power.
- Do not use electric adaptor.
Safety Rules for Specific Laboratories
