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SOIL SCIENCE LABORATORY MAINTENANCE GUIDELINE (2020-2022)

AREA CLEANING

1. General cleaning of the soil laboratory is conducted at the start and before the end of the semester.
2. Regular cleaning which includes sweeping and mapping of the floor are conducted weekly.
3. The general solid waste shall be stored in the properly labelled trash can. Contents will be taken out to
the collection point for disposal
4. The generated hazardous waste shall be stored in separate specialized containers. Hazardous chemicals
include chemical, experimental residues, face mask and gloves

Chemical and Equipment Inventory

1. Inventory of chemicals and equipment is conducted at the start and before the end of the semester.
2. Any broken equipment during conduct of the activities will be included in the inventory at the end of
the semester.
3. Any broken equipment shall be replaced accordingly.
4. Empty vials shall be disposed under hazardous waste
5. Fire extinguisher will be shaken every month and will be replaced yearly after its expiry date.
6. First aid kit will be replenished as needed.

Equipment Maintenance

1. Equipment maintenance be conducted at the start of every semester
2. The water line, electricity, lights and drainage will be inspected at least twice every semester.
3. Maintenance will include calibration of the following laboratory equipment.
Equipment Calibration Process Frequency
Standard fumehood Turning on the fumehood Atleast twice a month
regularly for atleast 2hours
Electrode pH meter Cleaning the pH meter and Start of the semester and end of
calibrating using standard solutions the semester

Soil Oven
Prepared by: Noted By:

MABLE KATE B. SAWEY ROSITA T. GUINAAT, PhD
Laboratory In-charge College Dean