ACE Laboratory Safety Manuals & Guidelines

The laboratory safety website provides current information on safety matters in the laboratories of the Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE).

[Violation of the University's safety rules may lead to disciplinary actions.]
 

Safety Policies and Guidelines for Staff and Students

• Safety Policy in CityU
• General Laboratory Safety Guidelines in CityU

Lab Safety Information

Chemical Safety

• Chemical Safety Guidelines in CityU
• Segregation of Incompatible Chemicals
• Chemical Storage Compatibility
• Chemical Waste Disposal Guideline
• Chemical Safety Leaflet

Biological Safety

• Guidelines for Biological Safety in the Laboratory
• Biosafety Risk Groups and Biosafety Levels
• Clinical Waste Disposal Procedures in CityU

Ionizing Radiation Safety

• Radiation Safety Guidelines in CityU
• Radiation Control System (RCS)

Laser Safety

• Laser Safety Guidelines
• Policy on Eyesight Testing for Users of Class 3B and 4 Lasers
• Request for Eyesight Test
• Laser Safety Leaflet
• Laser Equipment Purchase Approval
• Laser Equipment Registration Form

Animal Work Safety

• Safe Working Practices and Safety Procedures for Working with Laboratory Animals
• Clinical Waste Disposal Procedures in CityU

Compressed Gases & Cryogenic Liquids Handling

• Handling of Gas Cylinder
• Handling of Cryogenic Liquid
• Use and Handling of Compressed Gas Cylinders Leaflet

Safety Training Materials

All ACE faculty members, supporting staff, research staff and students are required to fulfill the safety training requirements established by CityU and ACE.

• ACE Laboratory Users Safety Induction Checklist
• Video for Safety, Health and Environmental Protection @ CityU
• Video for Laboratory Safety @ CityU - Fundamentals
• Safety Training Materials in Canvas

Safety Equipment and Facilities in Laboratory

• Fume Hood Safety
• Fume Hood Operation DOS and DONTS
• Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) at a glance
• List of Standard Items in First Aid Box

Useful Forms

• Application to Stay on Campus beyond Campus Opening Hours
• Injury / Accident / Near Miss Report
• ACE Incident Report and Investigation Form
• Visitor Policy and Application Form

Purchase of Chemicals

• User Guide to Chemical Control System
• Non-Controlled Chemical Purchase Guideline
• Nomination Form for Chemical Purchasing Delegate
• Undertaking Form for Student Nomination

Risk Assessment

To be conducted by Project Leaders / Course Leaders / their Delegates:

• Risk Assessment Reporting System (RARS)

To be conducted by Teaching Assistants / Research Staff / Students:

• Risk Assessment Form (PDF Format)
• Risk Assessment Form (Word Format)
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Other Safety Leaflets and Alerts

• ACE Laboratory Safety Alerts
• Safe Use of Centrifuge
• Proper Attire for Wet Labs
• Disposal of Sharps
• Disposal of Chemical Bottles in CityU
• Storage of Chemicals
• Emergency Procedures
• Fume Hood Caught Fire
• Safety Guidelines for Off-campus Activities
• Work Safety Guide
• Work Safely with Dry Ice