Team:HKUST-Rice/Safety
SAFETY
SAFE ORGANISM
| Species name (including strain) | Risk Group | Source | Risks to human | Ways for acquiring it | Ways of usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.coli (DH10B) | Group 1 |
http://tools.invitrogen .com/content/sfs/msds/2 013/500015_MTR-NALT_EN.pdf |
It may be harmful to people who inhale or swallow. In rare case, such as with susceptible person, it can cause eye and skin irritation. | Prof. King, Chow | As our chassis. |
| E.coli (TK2240) | Group 1 | German Institute | Used in Potassium sensor experiments. | ||
| E.coli (S17) |
Group 1 | Proof-of-concept experiments in application | |||
| E.coli (XL-1) |
Group 1 | Proof-of-concept experiments in application | |||
| Azotobacter vinelandii (#) |
Group 1 |
http://www.agrian. com/pdfs/HYTa_0-0-0.5_MSDS.pdf |
It may be cause eye irritation; discomfort and temporary nausea if swallowed accidentally. | Proof-of-concept experiments in application | |
|
Rhizobium leguminosarum (#) |
Group 1 | http://xitebio.ca/pea-&-lentil-inoculant/ PeasRhizo-MSDS.pdf |
There is no known health effects. | Proof-of-concept experiments in application |
SAFE PROJECT DESIGN
SAFETY TRAINING COURSES
This year's HKUST-Rice team members have received safety training over the summer. Topics that we have learned about in safety training are as following:
For HKUST:
- Biological Safety
- Chemical Safety I/ Chemical Safety for Laboratory Users
- Chemical Safety II/ Hazardous Waste Management
The link to the laboratory safety training requirements of our institution (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKUST) can be directed to:
http://www.ab.ust.hk/hseo/training.htm
For Rice University:
- General Laboratory Safety
- Blood Safety and Blood Borne Pathogens
The link to the laboratory safety training requirements of our institution (Rice University) can be directed to:
https://osr.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=788