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Physical, mechanical and electrical hazards.
Laboratory hazards include not only chemical and biological
hazards but physical hazards as well. These include, but are not
limited to, slips, trips, and falls, sharps, compressed gases,
pressurized equipment, electrical equipment, lasers, radiation,
mechanical hazards, noise, and thermal hazards.
The following sections covers the following areas:
High pressure vessels can present physical hazards due to use under conditions of elevated pressure and/or temperature. The greatest hazard when working with pressure vessels, besides the chemicals that are reacting inside, is the potential physical hazard of container failure.
When anything is held at a higher temperature/pressure than the surrounding conditions, there is risk for rupture of the vessel if components fail or if pressure or temperature ratings are exceeded.
Electricity is a safe and reliable energy source; but, like any other type of energy, it can be hazardous if not used with caution. We rely on electricity, but sometimes underestimate its capability of causing injury.
The information presented on this page is available to ensure that you have the adequate information to stay safe around electrical hazards. Electrical safety training resources are also provided in this page. Please contact hse@kaust.edu.sa for more details and information.
In KAUST there are several, state-of-the-art, machinery and mechanical tools workshops for serving the researchers in their prototyping and fabrication projects. All of these workshop spaces, machines, and tools are controlled and managed by the“The Prototyping and Product Development Core Lab”.
The scope of this document is to describe the safety aspects of 3D printers and not the operational aspects of utilizing a 3D printer. You must still be trained on the specific 3D printer that you intend to operate.
All 3D printers at KAUST must be registered into the Salute under the Equipment menu. Contacthse@kaust.edu.sa to register your 3D printers.
