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Laboratory Safety Committee

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[1] Purpose

Laboratory Safety committee is a subcommittee of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Science, responsible for maintaining a safe laboratory environment in the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo.

[2] Committee Composition and meetings

A. Membership

  1. Dean of the Faculty (Chairperson)
  2. AR/ SAR/ DR Faculty of Science
  3. One academic member from each Department (where required)
  4. Two student representatives

B. Meeting Schedule

The Committee shall meet prior to the commencement of each semester

[3] Duties and Responsibilities of the Safety committee

3.1.Preparation of an emergency plan for the laboratories within the faculty in accordance with the faculty Health and Safety policy

3.2.Conducting awareness programme on laboratory safety for new intakes at the orientation programme

3.3.Pre preparation and review of safety guidelines and facilitating the conduct of training programmes

3.4.Monitoring the safety procedures of the laboratories to ensure proper maintenance of utilities and safety equipment to ensure a safe laboratory environment

3.5.To ensure the emergency preparedness in laboratories

3.6.To annually review the laboratory Hygiene Plan

3.7.Provide a forum for discussion of laboratory safety-related incidents and issues

3.8.Provide assistance to maintain and improve the safety of laboratories