Skip to main content Start main content

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder

22 Dec 2025

Event

Long Holiday Lab Safety Reminder

As the holidays approach, please keep these key safety measures in mind before leaving the laboratory:

1.  Update Emergency Contacts:

  • Ensure the emergency contact information on your lab door is up-to-date.

2.  Pre-Holiday Checklist for all laboratory personnel: 

  • Shut off and secure all gas cylinders and lines;
  • Do not leave experiments unattended;
  • Close fume cupboard sashes completely;
  • Ensure backup power, gases, and water for critical equipment;
  • Turn off and unplug non-essential equipment, if possible; and
  • Lock doors to prevent unauthorized access to laboratory areas.

Enquiries:

Your browser is not the latest version. If you continue to browse our website, Some pages may not function properly.

You are recommended to upgrade to a newer version or switch to a different browser. A list of the web browsers that we support can be found here