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Department of Biochemistry
School of Molecular Sciences Safe Work Procedure
ANTIBIOTICS
Use
Used in plant tissue culture and bacterial work.
Hazards
Class 6 – Toxic.
Risk Control Measures: Restricted Access
Antibiotic powders are to be locked up in laboratories.
Risk Control Measures
• Read the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for the antibiotic before you use it.
• Wear gloves and face mask when weighing antibiotic powders.
Engineering / Ventilation Controls
Ensure access to an eyewash
facility in areas where antibiotics are used. Use engineering controls
such as a fume hood or weighing hood to reduce airborne antibiotic
concentrations to as low as reasonably achievable.
First Aid / Spill Control
Procedures
Refer to the MSDS for the
antibiotic for specific first aid and spill procedures.
Wash off immediately with copious amounts of cold water (at least 10
minutes). In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush eyes with
copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes (eyewash).
Seek medical attention. Poisons Information Centre (0 13 1126).
Large Spill: Notify others in the area of spill. Evacuate area. Call
the Molecular Sciences General Office (9479 2160), or Zisis Pouros (9479 1294) for clean up.
Barricade area with tape to prevent entry until arrival of response
personnel. Provide assistance and information to spill response team.
Waste
Check the MSDS for the appropriate
waste storage and disposal procedures.
Contact the Molecular Sciences General Office (9479 2160) for current waste disposal
instructions.
Applicable Standards and Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety
(Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1999
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1995.
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 1995.
Australian Standard AS 2243, Safety in Laboratories: Parts 1-10
Victorian Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 1989
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