Unit 2, Assignment 2,
D2
, • D2 - Analyse why good laboratory design is important for efficiency, effectiveness and safety.
• To have an efficiently running laboratory a good laboratory design is necessary. A laboratory that is used regularly lead
in the cost as everything stays in working order. Therefore, nothing needs repairing and new chemicals etc are needed
everything is still useable.
• a safe environment can be maintained by switching of electrical appliances and accurately disposing of waste. The de
laboratory allows efficiency. Different routines are taken into account for the maintenance of a laboratory. This include
a: fire extinguisher, safety fire blanket, fume cupboards and air ventilators. These all provide a route for toxic gases to
This in turn makes sure that toxic gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide don't affect people in the labora
undertaking experiments. An example of this would be using a fume cupboard for an experiment that is exothermic su
combustion reaction. This entails a large amount of smoke depending on whether it is a complete combustion reaction
incomplete combustion reaction. If it is an incomplete combustion reaction - the products can consist of carbon monox
carbon particulates. All fire safety equipment is kept at a reachable distance and fire doors are located in certain posit
quick escapes in case anything goes wrong. All exits are easily accessible and can be opened with no difficulty. Fire ala
also located next to fire doors, which enables them to be set off when the fire door is open. This is very helpful as it wa
other members of staff who are not aware of the hazard.
• Health stations are also available to ensure that accidents and minor injuries are dealt with as efficiently as possible. T
includes an eyewash station that can be used in the case of a hazardous chemical entering the eyes. It is a quick and
way to make sure that the situation stays in hand till better support comes along. This is one of the many reasons as t
goggles should be worn in the laboratory. Eyewash stations can help to avoid blindness or burns depending on the con
and the type of chemical being used. Other equipment that I used for the safety of workers is a lab coat, gloves and fa
Lab coats make sure that clothes are not burned by chemicals and protect any exposed skin. The use of gloves when
irritants is important, as it is very easy to get in touch with chemicals that can cause a rash on the skin or even burn.
help to keep fumes out of the respiratory system and also to keep away any bacteria that may be tested in the labora
• Having a clean well-organised laboratory contributes to its smooth running. It helps to make sure that all activities are
with care and everything has its own order and place so that it can be found easily and so that it can be in the right pl
right uses. This also helps when looking for different equipment because if equipment has a designated place then it c
easily found for use. By keeping a laboratory tidy, it helps to avoid accidents e.g. slips and trips, which could be hazar
such an environment as there, are many active chemical compounds around. Also having a large storage unit helps to
clutter free zone, which is very important. A clutter ffree zone means that equipment is not out when not needed and
create obstacles for experiments in progress. It also increases risks of hazards. By keeping all equipment in storage m
all work tops are empty and there is more room for work to be done.
D2
, • D2 - Analyse why good laboratory design is important for efficiency, effectiveness and safety.
• To have an efficiently running laboratory a good laboratory design is necessary. A laboratory that is used regularly lead
in the cost as everything stays in working order. Therefore, nothing needs repairing and new chemicals etc are needed
everything is still useable.
• a safe environment can be maintained by switching of electrical appliances and accurately disposing of waste. The de
laboratory allows efficiency. Different routines are taken into account for the maintenance of a laboratory. This include
a: fire extinguisher, safety fire blanket, fume cupboards and air ventilators. These all provide a route for toxic gases to
This in turn makes sure that toxic gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide don't affect people in the labora
undertaking experiments. An example of this would be using a fume cupboard for an experiment that is exothermic su
combustion reaction. This entails a large amount of smoke depending on whether it is a complete combustion reaction
incomplete combustion reaction. If it is an incomplete combustion reaction - the products can consist of carbon monox
carbon particulates. All fire safety equipment is kept at a reachable distance and fire doors are located in certain posit
quick escapes in case anything goes wrong. All exits are easily accessible and can be opened with no difficulty. Fire ala
also located next to fire doors, which enables them to be set off when the fire door is open. This is very helpful as it wa
other members of staff who are not aware of the hazard.
• Health stations are also available to ensure that accidents and minor injuries are dealt with as efficiently as possible. T
includes an eyewash station that can be used in the case of a hazardous chemical entering the eyes. It is a quick and
way to make sure that the situation stays in hand till better support comes along. This is one of the many reasons as t
goggles should be worn in the laboratory. Eyewash stations can help to avoid blindness or burns depending on the con
and the type of chemical being used. Other equipment that I used for the safety of workers is a lab coat, gloves and fa
Lab coats make sure that clothes are not burned by chemicals and protect any exposed skin. The use of gloves when
irritants is important, as it is very easy to get in touch with chemicals that can cause a rash on the skin or even burn.
help to keep fumes out of the respiratory system and also to keep away any bacteria that may be tested in the labora
• Having a clean well-organised laboratory contributes to its smooth running. It helps to make sure that all activities are
with care and everything has its own order and place so that it can be found easily and so that it can be in the right pl
right uses. This also helps when looking for different equipment because if equipment has a designated place then it c
easily found for use. By keeping a laboratory tidy, it helps to avoid accidents e.g. slips and trips, which could be hazar
such an environment as there, are many active chemical compounds around. Also having a large storage unit helps to
clutter free zone, which is very important. A clutter ffree zone means that equipment is not out when not needed and
create obstacles for experiments in progress. It also increases risks of hazards. By keeping all equipment in storage m
all work tops are empty and there is more room for work to be done.
