ACC Lab Safety
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, DRINK OR RELATED WASTE IN THE LAB
- Dispose of food and drink trash OUTSIDE of the lab before entering.
- Never dispose of food/drink in the lab trash or recycling receptacles.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At all times while working at the ACC, wear appropriate PPE:
- Closed-toed shoes that cover feet
- Clothing to the knees
Locations of Safety Items:
- The Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) for waste management is located under LCMS instruments.
- Fire extinguishers are located by entrance door (left side).
- Eyewash stations are available at the sink in Devlin’s laboratory (room 622).
- Safety shower is located outside SGM-636 (at the corridor).
- First Aid Kit is located over Desk inside Room 622 (Devlin’s lab).
- Building Spill Kit is in 6th floor corridor to C-building/SGM (turn right outside the lab and turn right the first corridor).
- Accident report form: www.ehs.harvard.edu/programs/accident-reporting-investigation
ACC Safety Book
See ACC Safety book for safety documentation, located over Solvent Cabinet, including:
- Lab Safety Quick Reference
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Exposure Control Plan
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment
- Lab Standard Operating Procedures for handling hazardous materials