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You are welcome to email us regarding any questions or comments you might have. E-mail: housing [at] kc [dot] lu [dot] se (housing[at]kc[dot]lu[dot]se) KC Housing staff Caroline Lindblom Manager Telephone: +46-46-222 81 94 Åse Hofwing Administrator Telephone: +46-46-222 83 49 Danne Svensson Caretaker Telephone: +46-46-222 83 55
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/kc-housing/contact-kc-housing - 2025-05-21
On our staff pages, we have gathered information for those who are active at Kemicentrum. General Safety Regulations Our General Safety Regulations are for everyone present at Kemicentrum. Service functions at Kemicentrum Organisation and governance Kemicentrum's document library in Canvas Log in with Lucat (in Swedish). Fault report at Kemicentrum If you notice something that is broken or malfunc
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee - 2025-05-21
Information desk Phone: +46 70-617 50 11E-mail: information [at] kc [dot] lu [dot] se (information[at]kc[dot]lu[dot]se) The information desk is located in the library at Kemicentrum. For information about openings hours, visit the library website. Library of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Library Phone: +46 70-617 50 11E-mail: kemibiblioteket [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se (kemibiblioteket[at]
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/contact - 2025-05-21
The departments in the building co-operate on premises and operations and have joint service functions. This work is led by the Board of joint services. The Board of joint services at Kemicentrum consists of the Head of joint services, the heads of the two departments and student representatives.Board membersMartin Hedström Email: martin [dot] hedstrom [at] ple [dot] lth [dot] sePhone: +46 46-222
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/organisation-governance/board-joint-services - 2025-05-21
At Kemicentrum there is a joint committee for Environment, Health and Safety, the EHS Committee.Tasks of the EHS Committee: Initiate education and outreach efforts.Initiate surveys and inventories to provide evidence-based recommendations to departments and the Faculty Board.Initiate risk analyses.Monitor risk assessments and ensure that systematic work environment management and self-monitoring f
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/organisation-governance/environment-health-and-safety-committee - 2025-05-21
In case of emergencyRescue injured individuals.Assess whether the local area needs to be evacuated.Contact the ambulance, fire department, or police. Always meet the emergency vehicles to provide them with additional information and directions.Contact the Head of Division, Head of Department or course responsible teacher.During office hours, contact the Head of Administration, Håkan Hansson, at 04
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/1-case-emergency - 2025-05-21
The safety instructions provided on this website apply to Kemicentrum and are relevant for all departments and divisions. For more detailed guidance, readers should refer to specific safety instructions within their respective units. When necessary, individual departments or divisions will create customized safety guidelines based on their expertise.Literature related to safety in chemical laborat
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/3-introduction - 2025-05-21
To minimize the risk of accidents and create a safe working environment for yourself and those around you, it is important to follow proper procedures in areas where chemical hazards are handled. Always wear protective clothing and eye protection before entering any space where chemical hazards are handled. Stay alert to protect yourself from unexpected accidents. Personal protectionPersonal prote
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/4-general-rules - 2025-05-21
Evacuate the premises when the alarm soundsThe evacuation plan, displayed near all stairwells at Kemicentrum, shows both the primary and alternative evacuation routes as well as the assembly points. For detailed information on evacuations, see chapter 9.3 Plan of Action for Emergency Evacuations.Important: Do not use elevators when evacuating the premises.Rescue - Sound alarm – ExtinguishEmergenc
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/4-general-rules/41-evacuation-and-fire - 2025-05-21
For everyone active within Kemicentrum This website mainly provides information for those who are active at Kemicentrum. For employees On our pages for employees, you will find information about the systematic work with the work environment, the joint service functions, and our organization. For students On our pages for students at Kemicentrum, you will find practical information about the study
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/start - 2025-05-21
A protective lab coat and safety glasses should be worn at all times in the laboratory. For most laboratory work, a cotton lab coat is required. When working in clean rooms, a polyester lab coat may be more appropriate, except when handling open flames, heat, or chemicals reacting with the fabrics that could cause the polyester to melt and inflict serious skin burns.Personal protective equipment (
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/4-general-rules/42-personal-protection - 2025-05-21
Regulations for work involving fume hoods/benchesWork involving fume hoods and fume benches is affected by various factors, including the surrounding environment, individual work methods, and the design of supply and extraction air systems.Incorrect work methods can easily compromise the effectiveness of fume hoods and fume benches, leading to reduced safety.Fume hoods and fume benches are equippe
ElectricityDo not connect too many multiway sockets to a single electrical socket. Make sure that all multiway sockets are securely fastened. Never leave contacts or multiway sockets on the floor. Additionally, avoid placing them inside, in front of, or under a fume hood, as this poses a fire risk.Do not wind too many cables on the same coil. Overloading the cable can lead to overheating and incre
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/4-general-rules/44-laboratory-equipment - 2025-05-21
Before conducting an experiment, ask yourself, “What would happen if…?” Answering this question requires an understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals and equipment involved. For each experiment, start by identifying the properties of the chemicals involved. Use Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to find information about the substance or mixture. Chemical manufacturers are required to provi
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/4-general-rules/45-risk-assessment - 2025-05-21
Prudent laboratory practicesMinimizing chemical exposures is essential. While few laboratory chemicals are entirely without hazards, it’s crucial to adopt general precautions when handling all substances. Additionally, specific guidelines for particular chemicals should be followed. Even for substances with no known significant hazards, exposure should be minimized. Special precautions are necessa
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals - 2025-05-21
Chemical storage guidelinesReduce quantity and optimize storage:Begin by minimizing the number and quantity of chemicals that require storage.Classify chemicals based on their hazards and group them accordingly.Security measures:Ensure that security procedures are adequate to prevent unauthorized access to chemicalsBe aware that over time, several chemicals undergo deterioration during storage.It
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals/51-storage-and-transport - 2025-05-21
Laws and regulationsUsage and storage of flammable liquids and gases at Kemicentrum is regulated and supervised by laws and regulations. The responsibility lies with the manager of flammables or their deputy (referred to as “Föreståndare brandfarlig vara” and “Ställföreträdare”) at each unit/division or department. Refer to the list of managers of flammable gods on the Swedish version of the Kemic
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals/52-flammables - 2025-05-21
Classification plansClassification plans for the EX-classified areas listed below can be accessed on the Kemicentrum Canvas page. Login with your Lucat-ID. Common storage för flammable gas and flammable solvent waste - canvas.education.lu.se Chemical storage room - sharepoint.lu.se - canvas.education.lu.seCabinet for flammable gas - canvas.education.lu.se Ventilated cupboard for flammable solvents
Handling gas cylinders in the laboratoryGas cylinders containing flammable gases must not be stored in the laboratory. However, there is an exception for gas cylinders with a maximum capacity of 10 liters, which can be used temporarily during a specific day but never to be left over night or weekends.Pay attention to the EX-zone: Ensure that no electrical devices are present in the EX-zone, except
https://www.kc.lu.se/en/employee/general-safety-regulations/5-general-rules-work-chemicals/53-flammable-gases - 2025-05-21
Numerous chemicals have toxic effects on the human body. Therefore, every substance should be treated as if it were toxic. The greatest accuracy and cleanliness should be observed during laboratory work. In accordance with the Environmental Code’s substitution principle (SFS 1998:808, Chapter 2, Section 4), chemical products that are hazardous to health and the environment must be substituted with
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