Unit 4 - Laboratory Techniques and their Application
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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science 2016 RQF-Unit 4 Laboratory Techniques and their Application Assignment A
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Unit 4- Laboratory Techniques and their Application Learning Aim A: Understand the importance of health and safety in scientific organisations. This assignment and unit was graded an overall DISTINCTION. It is an extremely detailed assignment that meets all criteria in the best of detail, everythi...
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Unit 4: assignment A
In this report I will be looking at how two organisations are following health and safety
legislations and I will explain the risks and how many areas of health and safety
management are managed.
GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
A pharmaceutical business called GSK conducts studies on the creation and production of
pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, and consumer healthcare goods. With their scientific and
technological skills, they hope to provide high-quality healthcare goods, prevent and treat
illnesses, and help people stay healthy.
What legislations does GSK follow:
● COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health)
There are many hazardous chemicals which are used in the development of pharmaceutical
medicines, healthcare products and vaccines as they are necessary for GSK to adhere with
their research into the origins of diseases, the findings of advanced medicines, the
construction of effective pharmaceutical elements and in the production of their products.
The COSHH legislation is employed to safeguard both people and the environment from any
possible harm that might result from exposure to dangerous substances.
● PPE (personal protective equipment)
There are additional efforts underway to deploy marketing staff to assist with the distribution
of PPE and testing apparatus, as well as to have experts like purchasing executives
collaborate with national parliaments to create distribution networks. The funding will make it
possible to provide primary health care workers with necessities like PPE among its other
goals.
● MOHASAWA (maintenance of equipment and standard operation procedures)
All categories of apparatus and machinery are affected by the process of purchasing new
apparatus and machinery. A EHS risk assessment is crucial when buying new equipment
and it must be applied to every single piece of apparatus. This evaluation pertains to both
the acquisition of apparatus and machinery as well as the alteration, rebuilding, or
construction of new structures on the property and allows for the identification of
project-related hazards. Additionally, a full Safety Control Assessment must be completed
using the appropriate checklist when buying new machinery and apparatus. Efficient security
management for new apparatus calls for proper requirement definition, development, and
distribution in addition to proper installations and a technological acceptance procedure. As
part of the Local Compliance Test, all new apparatus must be verified and tested right away
after placement. To ensure that all safeguards and safety measures are placed and function
properly, an inspection must be performed. At this point, machine operators must also review
and complete the Machine Safety Assessment. Prior to turning on the power, safety checks
should be performed, and any problems should be fixed. Any faults discovered after turning
on the power must also be fixed before completing the technological approval.
● EHS (environmental health and safety)
GSK keeps record of the number of incidents of job-related illness and injury that need time
off from work. By the end of 2005, they hoped to have cut the number of work-related
illnesses and injuries per 100,000 employees by 15 percent annually. Their injury and
sickness record stayed relatively steady in 2004, falling short of their goal. Improvements
, within their existing reporting systems, including training, which provide more reliable
information, may help to somewhat explain this.
● RIDDOR (reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulation)
Aiming to completely eradicate all diseases and injuries connected to the workplace, protect
the health of its workers and others who are impacted by its activities. Determine the
health-related hazards to employee productivity—both personally and professionally—and
take proactive steps to mitigate those risks.
Main hazards at gsk
Chemical hazards
Despite the fact that many lab workers constantly handle chemicals as part of their duties,
there are still risks and hazards. The skin, eyes, and respiratory system are susceptible to
damage from a wide variety of organic and inorganic pollutants. Not simply from physical
contact, but also from chemical reactions that generate heat, can result in thermal burns. It
may be hazardous if the lab doesn't have enough ventilation. If adequate ventilation isn't
available, a chemical reaction or distillation might cause an explosion in the lab. Depending
on the scale of the explosion and the materials involved, this might be quite dangerous for
the crew and the facility. The inhalation of some compounds may be dangerous, and many
of the most used solvents are very deadly.
Electrical hazards
Electrical equipment should be supplied with ground-fault circuit interrupters to switch off the
circuit if any current runs to the ground since electrical equipment near liquid is particularly
harmful. Electrical fires, which may occur when faulty or unsafe wiring and plugs are used,
are another frequent threat in laboratories. Electrical shocks can occur whenever the human
body comes in contact with a source of electricity. incorrect use of extension cables and
damaged electrical equipment
Biological hazards
The use of germs, viruses, blood, tissue, and/or physiological fluids in the lab might result in
potential health risks. Each of these things might be contaminated with germs or serious
allergies, endangering the lab staff. The team may examine animals and spread diseases
carried by people, which might result in team members becoming carriers. This implies that
biological dangers may seriously endanger not just the lab workers handling the materials,
but also everyone they come into contact with. To ensure that the team and the general
public are protected from infectious agents, biological risks, which can be among the biggest
hazards to the contemporary research facility, must be carefully evaluated.
Physical hazards
There are usually trip hazards and handling mistakes in crowded, busy labs. One of the main
concerns for all lab managers is handling because if proper handling procedures are not
followed, research team members may get injuries. Hot, heavy, and sharp equipment might
be hazardous to the study team's health and wellbeing. Laboratories are riskier than many
other locations for slips, trips, and falls because of the variety of different materials
accessible and the amount of time researchers are on their feet. The bulk of hazards and
issues in a scientific lab are caused by the common glass tube. Many seasoned laboratory
professionals have cut their finger or hand when trying to fit a rubber stopper into a glass
tube.
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