INRF Safety
The INRF is committed to safe and responsible research. We are proud to
say that we have taken great efforts to make our facility one of the
safest laboratories on campus. We use engineering safety controls on
all our equipment and utilities, monitor equipment regularly, and conform
to all UCI and
California regulations for safety and environmental health in a research
environment. All chemical handling is done in laminar flow benches designed
to prevent users from exposure to any chemical fumes. We require all staff and
users to take safety training and pass certification before using equipment.
A "buddy" system is enforced for all chemcial operations.
Only INRF staff are allowed to make adjustments and repairs to
equipment, use compressed gasses, and handle chemical wastes.
Ultimately, it is the responsible and mature actions of our users who make the
facility a safe and pleasant place to work in. Our working environment
encourages safe, responsible behavior at all times, with an open dialog
between users and staff to ensure that we all work in the safest possible
research environment.
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