Team:RHIT/Safety
Safety in iGEM
Rose-Hulman’s Synthetic Biology Lab is the home of the 2015 iGEM team. The laboratory is located at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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Dress Code
In order to work in the lab, certain attire was required. This included long pants, long hair tied back, and close-toed shoes. When needed, there are also lab coats, gloves, and masks available.
Lab
The lab is equipped with controlled access, a biohazard disposal bin, autoclave, fume hood, biosafety cabinet, eyewash and shower station, fire extinguisher, and fire alarm. Each team member was trained in laboratory safety from previous coursework, and additional safety training was carried out when necessary as the project progressed. The team follows and adheres to the safety guidelines in place for all biology labs on campus, including wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved shirts or laboratory coats, and safety glasses, gloves, and masks when appropriate. Furthermore, each member places the highest concern on maintaining aseptic technique to minimize contamination and safety concerns.
Training
Each team member has gone through training in proper laboratory behavior. This included aseptic technique in order to prevent contamination and similar safety concerns.