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Week <br /> 2 2 <br /> Avoid Harm from <br /> Laboratory Hazards <br /> Water utility operators and personnel work in laboratory environments on a daily basis <br /> to complete daily process tests, compliance monitoring, and even optimization tasks. <br /> According to OSHA, these professionals are a part of more than 500,000 workers who are <br /> employed in laboratories in the United States. <br /> Being in a laboratory can leave workers exposed to many hazards, including chemical, <br /> biological, and radioactive materials, as well as physical dangers. <br /> When in a laboratory, keep yourself safe by remembering these important steps: <br /> ■ Think safety first. <br /> ■ Know emergency responses. <br /> ■ Know what you're working with. <br /> ■ Use the smallest possible amount. <br /> ■ Follow all safety procedures, <br /> ■ If you don't know . . . ask! <br /> Think Safety First <br /> Engaging in horseplay or pranks can have devastating consequences in a laboratory. Always <br /> conduct yourself in a professional manner with constant self-awareness. Avoid cluttering <br /> workspaces, walkways, or exits with work materials to prevent safety hazards or a simple <br /> mix-up caused by disorganization. <br /> Do not store food in laboratory fridges. Properly label chemical waste and in-use solutions <br /> with specific contents, and keep the label on the container. These practices are a part of <br /> good housekeeping. <br /> Know Emergency Responses <br /> Always alert others working in the laboratory immediately when a spill occurs or of an <br /> emergency situation. Do not clean up spills unless you are trained to do so. <br /> 57 <br />