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The analytical procedures described in this booklet
should only be carried out under the proper supervision
of competent, trained analysts in properly equipped
laboratories.
All possible safety precautions should be followed and appropriate regulatory requirements complied with.
This should include compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and all regulations made under the Act, and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/437).
Where particular or exceptional hazards exist in carrying out the procedures described in this booklet, then specific attention is noted.
Numerous publications are available giving practical details on first aid and laboratory safety. These should be consulted and be readily accessible to all analysts. Amongst such publications are;
- “Safe Practices in Chemical Laboratories” and “Hazards in the Chemical Laboratory”, 1992, produced by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- “Guidelines for Microbiological Safety”, 1986, Portland Press, Colchester, produced by Member Societies of the Microbiological Consultative Committee
- “Safety Precautions, Notes for Guidance” produced by the Public Health Laboratory Service.
- “Good Laboratory Practice” produced by the Department of Health.
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Source: Blue Book 200 Part 1 downloaded 27 May 2005 |