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<p>Please visit the <a href="https://2018.igem.org/Safety">Safety Hub</a> to find this year's safety requirements & deadlines, and to learn about safe & responsible research in iGEM.</p>
 
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<p>On this page of your wiki, you should write about how you are addressing any safety issues in your project. The wiki is a place where you can <strong>go beyond the questions on the safety forms</strong>, and write about whatever safety topics are most interesting in your project. (You do not need to copy your safety forms onto this wiki page.)</p>
 
  
 
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<p>Does your project include any safety features? Have you made certain decisions about the design to reduce risks? Write about them here! For example:</p>
 
  
 
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<li> Starting from the left, we always used nitrile rubber gloves that can prevent contamination of chemicals. Any lab materials were decomposed properly, and there was no secondhanded use of lab materials</li>
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<li> Starting from the left, we always used nitrile gloves that protect us and prevent contamination of chemicals. Any lab materials were disposed of properly through decontamination procedures or hazardous waste disposal.</li>
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<li>Tacoma_RAINmakers wore labcoats when they were wearing shorts. This protected us against accidental chemical spills.</li>
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<li>Over the summer, even in the burning weather, Tacoma_RAINmakers wore labcoats when they were wearing shorts. This protected us against accidental chemical spills.</li>
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<li>One of our subteam leaders, Keshava, taught our current team members about how to run lab equipment. He had participated iGem in previous year, so he was a great resource to learn about the safety features of lab tools!</li>
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<li>One of our subteam leader. Keshava, taught our current team members about how to deal with lab equipment. He had participated iGem in previous year, so he was a great resource to learn about the safety features of lab tools!</li>
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RAINmakers are employing 5-alpha competent E. coli cells (DH5-Alpha strain). According to the Globally Harmonized Systems (GHS), this organism can be handled at Biology Safety Level One (BSL-1).There are certain first aid measures that must be taken if the 5-alpha E. coli cells come in contact with lab personnel. If the cells come in contact with skin, washing with soap and water is sufficient. If there is eye contact, rising thoroughly with water for 15 minutes is imperative, as well as consultation of a physician. In the case of inhalation, exposure to fresh air is all that is necessary. All members of Tacoma RAINmakers are versed in these simple first aid measures. In the case of accidental release into the environment, cells should be soaked up with inert absorbent material, transferred to a properly labelled container, and disposed of as hazardous waste. Still, it is important to recall that this organism presents no environmental threat. 
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<p>What safety procedures do you use every day in the lab? Did you perform any unusual experiments, or face any unusual safety issues? Write about them here!</p>
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<p>The most significant hazard in the RAINmaker project would be the use of chemicals containing arsenic.</p>
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<li>Pure arsenic is not only toxic to humans, but it can also be highly toxic to aquatic life with lasting environmental and ecological effects. Sigma Aldrich warns that arsenic may also cause cancer. To slightly nullify its negative effects, Tacoma RAINmakers used the sodium arsenate and sodium arsenite, which are the derivatives of arsenic that shows significantly less toxicity than the pure arsenic.</li>
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<li>Pure arsenic is not only toxic to humans, but it can also be highly toxic to aquatic life with lasting environmental and ecological effects. Sigma Aldrich warns that arsenic may also cause cancer. To work more safely, Tacoma RAINmakers used the sodium arsenate and sodium arsenite, which are the inorganic derivatives of arsenic that shows significantly less toxicity than the pure arsenic.</li>
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<li>When using sodium arsenate/sodium arsenite, Tacoma RAINmakers are engaging in a series of stringent safety practices. First, safety glasses will always be used to protect eyes. For hand protection, our team will wear nitrile rubber gloves that equal or exceed required layer thickness (0.11mm). Contaminated gloves will be disposed of with proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface). To protect the body, our team will wear lab coats during all arsenic-related experiments. RAINmakers have considered air-purifying respirators, but have deemed this precaution unnecessary with proper lab technique that avoids aerosolizing. Additionally, all experiments involving arsenic will take place within a chemistry fume hood if any aerosolizing is to occur. Arsenic solutions or powder will not be allowed to enter drains or any location outside the lab.
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<li>When using sodium arsenate/sodium arsenite, Tacoma RAINmakers are engaging in a series of stringent safety practices. First, safety glasses will always be used to protect eyes. For hand protection, our team will wear nitrile gloves that equal or exceed required layer thickness (0.11mm). Contaminated gloves will be disposed of with proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface). To protect the body, our team will wear lab coats during all arsenic-related experiments. RAINmakers have considered air-purifying respirators, but have deemed this precaution unnecessary with proper lab technique use of a biosafety cabinet. Arsenic waste solutions or powder will not be allowed to enter drains or any location outside the lab.
 
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Safety Procedures

  • Starting from the left, we always used nitrile gloves that protect us and prevent contamination of chemicals. Any lab materials were disposed of properly through decontamination procedures or hazardous waste disposal.
  • Tacoma_RAINmakers also followed the strict rule to not eat and drink in the lab. Food were always left behind on the shelf in front of the lab, and we followed this practice to accidental ingestion of chemicals.
  • Tacoma_RAINmakers wore labcoats when they were wearing shorts. This protected us against accidental chemical spills.
  • One of our subteam leaders, Keshava, taught our current team members about how to run lab equipment. He had participated iGem in previous year, so he was a great resource to learn about the safety features of lab tools!

Safe Lab Work

The most significant hazard in the RAINmaker project would be the use of chemicals containing arsenic.

  • Pure arsenic is not only toxic to humans, but it can also be highly toxic to aquatic life with lasting environmental and ecological effects. Sigma Aldrich warns that arsenic may also cause cancer. To work more safely, Tacoma RAINmakers used the sodium arsenate and sodium arsenite, which are the inorganic derivatives of arsenic that shows significantly less toxicity than the pure arsenic.
  • When using sodium arsenate/sodium arsenite, Tacoma RAINmakers are engaging in a series of stringent safety practices. First, safety glasses will always be used to protect eyes. For hand protection, our team will wear nitrile gloves that equal or exceed required layer thickness (0.11mm). Contaminated gloves will be disposed of with proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface). To protect the body, our team will wear lab coats during all arsenic-related experiments. RAINmakers have considered air-purifying respirators, but have deemed this precaution unnecessary with proper lab technique use of a biosafety cabinet. Arsenic waste solutions or powder will not be allowed to enter drains or any location outside the lab.