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 https://www.agilent.
com/cs/library/
msds/200268_NAEnglish.pdf
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:
1. Biological Safety
2. Chemical Safety I/ Chemical Safety for Laboratory Users
3. 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:
1. General Laboratory Safety
2. 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