To work safely in the lab and with hazardous substances
Many of the links below lead to the Aktum staff website. You need a UMU ID to access the information.
- If you conduct lab work, you need to be aware of and follow certain laws and regulations. Learn more about what you need to know.
- Make a risk assessment if your project involves lab work or if conditions in the lab change.
- Ensure that your colleagues use required protective equipment and know what rules apply.
- If you use or purchase chemicals, pharmaceuticals, narcotics or other hazardous substances or handle carcinogenic or allergenic substances, you must also make a risk assessment and establish specific routines. Find tips on how to obtain such substances on the Purchase products and services page.
- Classify, store and label waste from laboratory operations to ensure safe handling. Make sure you are aware of the general rules for laboratory waste.
Risks associated with lab work
Working in a laboratory involves risks to human health and the environment. Aktum provides an overview of what to consider when working in laboratory environments (UMU ID required).
All parts of the checklist for research projects
Use these links to access the rest of the checklist pages.
- Complying with requirements
- Setting the stage for your research
- Securely managing your information
- Working safely in the lab and with hazardous substances
- Managing personal data and research participants
- Signing agreements and research collaborations
- Publishing and communicating your research
- Concluding your research
