other emergency services. It is normal for all laboratories to have a nominated Safety
Officer whose responsibility it is to give advice on safety issues. To facilitate good
practice, procedures for the disposal of organic solvents, radioactive residues, body
fluids, tissue and cell cultures and microbiological cultures are posted in all
laboratories.
1.6 SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING
Analytical methodology and quality assurance
Burns, M. (2004). Current practice in the assessment and control of measurement uncertainty in
bio-analytical chemistry.Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 23 , 393–397.
Carson, P. A. and Dent, N. (eds.) (2007).Good Clinical, Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices:
Techniques for the QA Professional. London: RSC. (A comprehensive but easy-to-read book
aimed at both newcomers and professionals involved in laboratory quality assurance issues.)
Fesling, M. F. W. (2003). Principles: the need for better experimental design.Trends in
Pharmacological Sciences, 24 , 341–345.
Safety Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002:Approved Code of Practice
and Guidance. Kingston-upon-Thames: HSE Books. (A step-by-step approach to understanding
the practical implications of COSHH.)
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