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Lab Safety Rules and Guidelines
1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Lab Coat:
Always wear a lab coat to protect your clothing and skin from spills and splashes.
Eye Protection:
Wear chemical splash goggles or safety glasses when working with chemicals or potentially hazardous materials.
Gloves:
Use appropriate gloves (e.g., nitrile, latex) when handling chemicals or potentially contaminated materials.
2. Chemical Handling:
Never Taste or Smell Chemicals:
Avoid tasting or smelling chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so, as some can be extremely dangerous.
Read and Understand MSDS:
Familiarize yourself with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for any chemicals you are working with, as these contain important information about hazards and safe handling procedures.
Proper Labeling:
Ensure all chemical containers are properly labeled with the chemical name, concentration, and any hazard warnings.
No Random Mixing:
Never mix chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so, as this can create dangerous reactions.
Fume Hoods:
Use fume hoods when working with volatile or hazardous chemicals to prevent exposure to fumes.
Cleanliness:
Keep your work area clean and free of clutter to prevent accidents and spills.
3. Waste Disposal:
Proper Disposal: Dispose of all chemical and biological waste according to established procedures and guidelines.
Separate Waste Streams: Use separate containers for different types of waste (e.g., sharps, liquids, solids).
Never Pour Chemicals Down the Drain: Dispose of chemicals in designated waste containers, not down the drain.
4. Emergency Procedures:
Know Location of Safety Equipment: Familiarize yourself with the location of emergency equipment, such as eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits.
Emergency Contact Information: Know the emergency contact numbers and procedures for your laboratory.
Report Accidents: Report all accidents, no matter how minor, to your supervisor or designated personnel.
Know Emergency Exit Routes: Familiarize yourself with the emergency exit routes from the laboratory.
5. General Safety Practices:
No Eating or Drinking: Do not eat, drink, chew gum, or apply cosmetics in the laboratory.
No Smoking: Do not smoke in the laboratory.
Cleanliness: Keep your work area clean and tidy.
Handle Equipment Safely: Use lab equipment properly and never operate equipment without proper training.
No Horseplay: Avoid horseplay or distracting behavior in the laboratory.
Leave Experiments at the Lab: Do not take any experimental materials or samples home.
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Terms & Conditions
Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) provides algal cultures at an affordable cost to the research community to support their academic and industrial activities. This culture sharing is subject to the following Terms and Conditions:
The purchased cultures are strictly intended for the specific research project mentioned at the time of purchase. They may not be used for any other purpose without prior authorization.
The "AARI" must be appropriately acknowledged in all forms of dissemination resulting from research or commercial applications utilizing the purchased cultures. This includes:
Scientific publications
Presentations
Other related works
When publishing research findings derived from the use of AARI-provided cultures, acknowledgment of AARI must be included either in the Materials and Methods section or the Acknowledgments section.
Any unauthorized use or misuse of the purchased cultures will result in a penalty. The individual purchaser, their research advisor, or the affiliated institution/industry will be held accountable for this penalty.
Intellectual property rights associated with the cultures, including any patents or copyrights, are strictly defined and reserved by AARI.
Full payment of fees must be made in advance prior to the commencement of services or classes.
Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstance.
No cancellations are allowed for culture orders once placed.
If any participant damages glassware or equipment during a workshop, internship, or project, they are required to replace the items at double the cost to ensure resources are available for future students.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students must submit a Bonafide Certificate that includes:
Student's name
Project title and theme
Explanation for the culture's necessity
The letter should be addressed to:
"The Scientist, Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI), Medavakkam, Chennai-600100."
AARI staff's personal information must not be shared externally under any circumstances.
Photographing within the institution is strictly prohibited unless prior permission is obtained.
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Anti-Harassment Policy: AARI maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward harassment of any kind, including verbal, physical, or online harassment. Any reported incident will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate action will be taken.
No Sharing of Personal Information:
Women staff's personal details, including contact information, must never be shared externally without explicit consent.
CCTV Surveillance:
All common areas within the institution are monitored by CCTV cameras to ensure safety and discourage untoward behavior.
Restricted Areas:
Access to certain areas within the institution is limited to authorized personnel to ensure safety and prevent misconduct.
Respect Women
Respect all women irrespective of junior or senior. Never use obscured words to any one. ​
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