Team:Calgary/Safety/imposter

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Safety

We have received safety training seminars in WHMIS 2015, Spill Response Training, Hazard Assessment, Biohazard Handling, Occupational Health and Safety, Incident Reporting and Investigation, and Laboratory Safety.

We have learned about the following topics in our safety training:

  • Lab access and rules (including appropriate clothing, eating and drinking, etc.)
  • Responsible individuals (lab or departmental specialist or institutional biosafety officer)
  • Differences between biosafety levels
  • Biosafety equipment (such as biosafety cabinets)
  • Good microbial technique
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Emergency procedures
  • Transport rules
  • Chemicals, fire and electrical safety

References

Rose, C., Parker, A., Jefferson, B., & Cartmell, E. (2015). The Characterization of Feces and Urine: A Review of the Literature to Inform Advanced Treatment Technology. Critical Reviews In Environmental Science And Technology, 45(17), 1827-1879. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2014.1000761