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General Safety Sheet

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Table: General Safety.

Risk	Impact	Countermeasures
Infection with E. coli.	Low; We do not use pathogenic E. coli. E. coli already exist harmlessly as commensals in the human body.	Washing hands; wearing gloves; observing sterile technique. Using mutant E. coli that are dependent on a specific growth medium, without which they will die.
Release of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from the lab to the environment.	Potentially significant; Spread of antibiotic resistance.	Washing hands; wearing gloves; observing sterile technique. Using mutant E. coli that are dependent on a specific growth medium, without which they will die.
Release of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from the filter to the environment.	Potentially significant; Spread of antibiotic resistance.	The filter is a closed system; only air goes in and out. Using mutant E. coli that are dependent on a specific growth medium, without which they will die.
Accidents in the lab cuts spills fires	Potentially significant; Damage to skin, eyes, lungs (inhalation of dangerous compounds).	All members go through HMS-tour of the lab; Proper instruction and supervision; Minimum two people at a time in the lab, with supervision; First aid kits, fire blanket, extinguisher, eye wash.
Accidents resulting from methane The gas may displace air and/or cause explosions, highly flammable.	Potentially high impact; Fire and burn injuries.	Using specific systems and chambers when working with methane. Monitoring pressure. Avoiding open flames.
Exposure to dangerous organisms (the lab is a level 2 facility and contains organisms that can cause mild disease in humans).	Moderate; The lab does not contain highly pathogenic or dangerous organisms, but exposure should be avoided.	Washing hands; wearing gloves; observing sterile technique. Containment of dangerous organisms - working in assigned places.