Lab safety
The Central Laboratories Directorate at University of Sharjah is committed to provide a safe laboratory environment for faculty, staff and students. The goal of laboratory safety is to protect the laboratory personnel from injury and illness, and the University assets from damage. Below are the safety services provided by the Central Laboratories Directorate:
The Central Labs Online Safety Training System (SafetySkills®)
The Central Labs Online Safety Training System (SafetySkills®) provides an effective and comprehensive safety training solution for students, staff and faculty that covers all different hazards present in our labs (i.e. chemical, biological, radiation, electrical, and many more).
Following are the benefits of the Online Safety Training System:
The safety courses elaborate best practices on how to work safely in different labs as per the international standards. After completing the online courses, trainees can print their own certificates from the system.
To log into your account, simply click the following link or copy and paste it into a web browser then use your UoS User name and Password.
https://sharjah.mysafetyskills.com/
Click here to see the “User Guide for Central Labs Online Safety Training System"
If you are interested in attending any other course, rather than the ones assigned to you, please select from the:
“Online Safety Training System Course Catalog”
And send it to:
ahassanein@sharjah.ac.ae or rizwanali@sharjah.ac.ae
The Central Labs Directorate has designed amatrixto help the new employees and students select the proper training courses based on the relevant activities. As well as, the current lab personnel to re-assess their training needs if the nature of work has been changed, or the current assigned courses are not sufficient.
Just download the: “Standard Automated Safety Training Matrix”
and answer all questions to give you a list of the required courses, then fill the details (Name, Email, Department,….) and send it to one of the above emails to assign the required courses accordingly.
Online Chemical Inventory Management System:
The Online Chemical Inventory Management System(LabcliQ)is a cloud-based software used to manage all chemicals in all locations at the University. The system is a user-friendly standardized database that simplifies data entry, ensures reliable chemical data and provides accurate reporting in seconds rather than weeks to meet regulatory needs and improve labs safety.
To log into the system, simply click the following link or copy and paste it into a web browser, click on Single Sign-On button and write your University email, after that use UoS username and password if required.
Click here to see the “User Guide for Chemical Inventory Management System”
Laboratories Safety Inspection:
Laboratory inspections are a vital part of our safety program. The goal of laboratory inspections is to maintain a safe workplace by reducing or eliminating hazardous conditions and to assist in compliance with the regulations. The Central Laboratories Directorate conduct formal laboratory inspections regularly using the Safety Inspection Management System (LabCliQ). Inspection results and corrective actions are provided to the Lab in-charge and reviewed by the department chair.
To view the inspection report for your lab, simply click the following link or copy and paste it into a web browser, click on Single Sign-On button and write your University email, after that use UoS username and password if required.
The Lab Safety Policies and Procedures:
The Central Laboratories Directorate has developed the below lab safety policies and procedures that describe roles and responsibilities, operational and standard practices for faculty members, lab staff and students who are working in teaching or research laboratories. These policies and procedures have been approved by UoS Chancellor.
The lab personnel must comply with these policies and procedures to ensure the safe working environment and avoid violations.
Click here to see the “The Lab Safety Policies and Procedures”
The Central Laboratories Directorate Safety Publications:
- Laboratory Safety Manual
- Emergency Response Guide
- Emergency & Safety Instructions Poster
- UOS Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Risk Assessment Guide
- Emergency Number
Other Resources:
UOS Radiation Protection Program
Procedure for Physical Inventory Taking and Nuclear Material Accountancy and Control
The Central Laboratories Directorate Safety Forms:
- Incident Report Form
- Hazardous Waste List
- Biological Inventory Form
- Risk Assessment Form
- Training Acknowledgment Form
- CL Standard Operating Procedures Form
- CL Safety Cabinet Identification Form
Laboratory Safety Events:
Click here to see the seminars and workshops organized by the Central Laboratories Directorate.
The Labs Safety Officers Contact Details:
- Mr. Ahmed Hassanein
- Mr. Rizwan Ali
Phone: 06 505 3428
Email: ahassanein@sharjah.ac.ae
Phone: 06 505 3416
Email: rizwanali@sharjah.ac.ae