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Safety within the School is the responsibility of each and every individual staff member, student and visitor.

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Starting a new experiment?

A new COSHH form must be completed and countersigned prior to starting any new experiment

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Working with biological hazards, radioactive materials or X-rays?

Contact the relevant advisor from the safety manual before starting work

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Laser safety

ALL staff, postgraduate students and undergraduate students working with Class III/IV lasers should register with Dr Gordon Hedley.

Safety Manual

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Synthesis section risk assessment

Overnight Experiment Form

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Online Chemistry Safety Course (Moodle)

SEPS Chemical Safety Guidance Documents

  • CHEM01 Emergencies
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  • CHEM04 Chemical Storage
  • ‌CHEM05 Incompatible Chemicals List
  • CHEM06 LEV Inspection
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  • CHEM08 Chemical Waste
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  • CHEM11 Hydrofluoric Acid
  • CHEM12 Cyanide Safety
  • CHEM13 Perchloric Acid
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