Mandatory signs are circular in shape. White symbol on a blue background. Usually accompanied by an explanatory text. Examples are listed below.Mandatory signDescription  Eye protection must be worn. Hearing protection must be worn. Respiratory protection must be worn. Face protection must be worn. Protective clothing must be worn. Fire door - Keep closed. Secure gas cylinders of all sizes,whether

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Emergency signs are rectangular or square. White symbol on a green background. Examples are listed below.Emergency signsDescription Location of an eyewash/shower. Location of first aid kit. Location of emergency shower. Show direction of escape route. Location of a defibrillator.

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Fire safety signs are rectangular or square. White symbol on a red background. Examples are listed below.Fire safety signDescription Location of fire extinguisher. Location of fire hose / hydrant. Location of button for evacuation alarm. Fire Equipment, sometimes specified with text.

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At Lund University and Kemicentrum, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact while ensuring the safety of our co-workers. Proper waste sorting plays an important role in achieving these goals. To support your efforts, all waste handling services are provided free of charge.Hazardous waste is managed by SYSAV Industri AB, and there are specific rules to follow for proper waste dispos

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All organic solvent waste should be separated into:Halogenated wasteNon-halogenated wasteNote that the organic solvent waste category excludes ethers. For details regarding the disposal of ethers, see section 8.2 Chemical Waste. Additionally, oil is categorized as chemical waste and must be stored in sealed, leak-proof containers. For more information on handling oil waste, see section 8.2 Chemica

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All chemicals must be handled in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The details regarding disposal considerations and waste treatment methods are described in Section 13 of the SDS.Basic principles for disposing of chemicals into the sewage systemAll chemicals must be handled according to the information provided in Section 13 of the safety data sheet. Only when the safety data sheet exp

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Radioactive waste is categorized into low-level radioactive waste, mediumlevel radioactive waste, high-level radioactive waste, and liquid scintillation solution.When handling radioactive waste, it is essential to follow the rules set by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) as well as the local regulations set by Lund University.Quality handbook for radioactive wasteThere must be a quality

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This category includes:Liquid infectious/microbiological waste, such as:Human bodily fluids (blood/urine, excluding tissue).Microorganisms in risk class 1 (cell culture waste classified as minimal risk).Microorganisms in risk classes 2 and 3*.Genetically Modified Microorganism (GMM) waste and also genetically modified cell cultures.Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) plants*.Low-level radioactive

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This category includes sharp / pointed waste such as disposable needles, scalpels, and razor blades that have been contaminated with chemicals labeled with either flammable, corrosive, or toxic pictograms.Always place the waste in a packaging that cannot be penetrated, such as a plastic or glass container. Treat this waste as chemical waste.If the waste is both infectious and sharp/pointed, follow

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Place broken, clean, and disposable glass items into the brown cardboard box labeled “Glasavfall” (Glass waste). When the box is full, ensure it is securely closed, and check that no glass has punctured the box. The glass waste box will be picked up at your local recycling station. Note! Broken laboratory glass that are contaminated with chemicals must be placed in a box or package that cannot be

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All other waste is categorized as non-hazardous waste and is collected at recycling stations located at several places at Kemicentrum. Alternatively, it can be deposited at the janitors office.Please note that paper wastebaskets in offices and labs are not emptied by the janitors. It is the responsibility of the personnel working in the area to handle this task.Collected at recycling stations at t

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It is vital to carefully evaluate the potential consequences of power and/or ventilation failures, as well as water outages, when conducting risk assessments for laboratory work or experiments.Plan of action for power and/or ventilation failurePlan of action for water outagePlan of action for emergency evacuations

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When conducting risk assessments for laboratory work or experiments, it is crucial to carefully consider the potential consequences of power and/or ventilation failure. Power failureRisk assessment: Power outage will directly lead to loss of ventilation.This will trigger the evacuation alarm in building 1 and 3. When conducting risk assessments, it is crucial to carefully evaluate and consider the

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Welcome to the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering A department that addresses a wide range of research issues, provides education that is in demand by the labour market and collaborates in an international environment. The department has expanded We were formed in January 2024 after a merger of the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Food Technology, Engineerin

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Staff All staff members' contact details can be found on the Staff page. Management Head of DepartmentMattias Alvetegmattias [dot] alveteg [at] ple [dot] lth [dot] se (mattias[dot]alveteg[at]ple[dot]lth[dot]se)+46462223627, +46705441726Deputy Head of Department, Head of Division of Food and PharmaMarie Wahlgrenmarie [dot] wahlgren [at] ple [dot] lth [dot] se (marie[dot]wahlgren[at]ple[dot]lth[dot]

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The dairy courses at Lund University are given in cooperation with Arla Foods, Skånemejerier, Norrmejerier, Falköpings Mejeri and Tetra Pak. The aim is to give the participants deep knowledge of dairy technology and dairy processing. Dairy Educations at Lund University (PDF, 181 kB, new tab)Dairy TechnologyMilk production, milk composition, chemistry of milk, microbiology of milk, physical propert

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Lund University has a long tradition of research that promotes healthy eating habits. At the Division of Food and Pharmaceutics there exists extensive knowledge on how to design, execute and report clinical trials on food. The aim of our research is to promote development of innovative food and diets with preventive effects, with emphasis on cardiometabolic diseases, cognitive function decline, ne

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The five-year Engineering programmes and Master's programmes include a Degree Project of 30 higher education credits to show that the student can independently apply the knowledge acquired during the programme. The links below will open on Course website LTH.Degree Project in Chemical Engineering (KETM05)Degree Project in Food Engineering (KLTM05)Degree Project in Pharmaceutical Formulation (KLGM1

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We strive to be a driving force for a sustainable future and promote the green transition of society. The complex challenges we face cannot be solved by individual actors but require coordinated efforts. In our research, collaboration with other universities, companies and organizations is therefore essential.Much of our research is applied. Through our close collaboration with industry and busine

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The Division of chemical engineering conducts research with the aim of analyzing and designing chemical processes. The research has a broad application area concerning chemical engineering, biotechnology and biogeochemical processes. Current projects include system analysis, process optimization, catalysis, environmental technology, biotechnological production of biofuels, separation technology, e

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