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.
- if your project involves lab work or if conditions in the lab change.
- Ensure that your colleagues use required and know what rules apply.
- If you use or purchase , 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 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.
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
