Team:TecCEM/Lab Safety
S A F E T Y
Safety
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The laboratory used for the iGEM TecCEM Collegiate and HS projects development has safety normatives such as lab shower used for chemical exposure, special gloves for handling hot and extremely cold materials. The proper disposal of materials is also of importance based upon their chemical composition. When using UV light, team members should wear special glasses for protection and in a darkroom. Also, we have special regulations in case of fire, such as regulations, and a medical service available in the building in case of any accident.
Biosafety
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Our laboratory has a Risk 1 classification, and given the iGEM Safety Requirements and COFEPRIS (regulatory agent in Mexico), we can only hold microorganisms that can’t cause diseases in humans. Laminar flow hoods are used for bacterial waste management, included special containers for material that was in contact with biological material such as microorganisms, and laboratory safety equipment such as shoe wear, googles and gloves, and lab coats. The cleaning is done with ethanol 70% and a specific provider manages biological wastes. Individual containers are destined for dangerous residues such as polyacrylamide gels, buffers, etcetera, for their appropriate disposal.