Occupational safety
Safety 10 commands
- Find evacuation routes and study evacuation rules!
- Make sure the location of the main electricity switch in the laboratory and how to switch it off!
- Read through and time to time refresh your memory:
- Investigate the instructions of the use and safety of the used apparatus!
- Make sure the safety rules of the consumed reagents! (NB! New reagents are sold with safety sheets, read then through!)
- Make sure where is located in the laboratory the first aid box and investigate the procedures of the first aid! When necessary turn to unit first aid provider
- Before you start to do something, think about the (possible) consequences!
- Take care about the safety of the other people!
- Keep cleanness in the laboratory; wear safety goggles and protecting clothing!
- Avoid scattering of flammable substances and their presence near hot objects! (NB! The vapors of flammable organic substances can blast even due to the spark caused by the static electricity!)
Work environment commissioners (safety managers) in Tartu University (only for staff members)
Occupational healthcare and safety (only for staff members)
Safety information:
In a case of an accident or a danger
- assess quickly if you can/are able to solve the situation fast;
- if not, then evacuate and warn the others about an accident or a danger
Call to emergency centre by phone No. 112
Information about fire safety can be found from the intranet
Behavior in the case of fire, document (ravila_14a.pdf) available only in Estonian:
Fire safety rules
Prevention of building fires
When you detect fire
Evacuation and rescuing of people
Heating devices
Home fire safety
General safety information
Advises of rescue department
Occupational healthcare and safety documentation (only for staff members)
Chemicals and their handling
Chemicals law
Occupational environment chemical danger factor limits (document available only in Estonian)
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Occupational health and safety requirements for work performed by pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding
Safety signs
Requirements concerning the provision of safety signs in the workplace
Safety signs (in Estonian)
Safety signs in the laboratory
Meanings of science laboratory safety symbols and hazard signs
Lab safety symbols
Radiation safety
Requirements for radiation safety training for exposed workers and radiation safety officers