Handling of chemicals Chemicals are always handled with care. They should always be handled with care to avoid accidents. CLEAPSS provides technicians with regulations on what you should wear when handling a chemical based on the strength of the chemical. This is to minimize the risk of accidents. They also advise technicians on what equipment they should use and how to transport chemicals safely and efficiently. This ensures that technicians are protected from potential risks associated with handling chemicals and that chemicals are transported safely and efficiently. These procedures change in the presence of radioactive sources. The regulations come from the RPA and then they go to Derby council who will analyze those regulations and may add some to improve safety and then they come to the school and they have to follow those regulations and sometimes add their own to avoid d possible accidents. . After this process, the school's RPA representative must complete training on the new regulations so that they can advise the school on the school's radioactive sources. Science technicians and especially the lead science technician must communicate with other technicians and teachers so that they all know who is handling and moving chemicals at any given time. This consistency is important so that everything can be accomplished quickly and efficiently. The lead technician will also report what is happening to the scientific manager so they know what chemicals are currently being used. Additionally, the lead science technician and RPA representative should advise other science technicians on what they should wear when handling a specific paper medium......the chemicals it contains can damage sink pipes. All science technicians shared responsibility for cleaning, mopping, and dishwashing, but if this is not done up to standard, the lead technician is held responsible. The Senior Science Technician informs the Science Technicians what needs to be cleaned and how it needs to be cleaned based on the chemical, as different chemicals need to be cleaned differently. The lead science technician will ensure that other science technicians are aware of this. implications and take them into account when they all complete these tasks together. Additionally, when cleaning, mopping, or dishwashing is completed, the lead science technician is notified so they know the job is complete, allowing them to focus on anything else they might have to do..