PROTOCOL FOR GOOD LABORATORY
MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY AND WATER
ACTION
IMPACT
Always switch off the lights when you leave a
laboratory unoccupied. *
Saves energy.
Purchase energy efficient appliances/equipment
where possible. For example select “A” rated fridges
and freezers.
Initial costs may in some instances
be slightly higher, but this will usually
be outweighed by long-term energy
savings.
Switch off all appliances when not in use, especially
high energy consumers such as hotplates, ovens,
coolers, water-baths and stills.
Saves energy.
Keep fume cupboard sashes down as low as
possible at all times.
Maximises energy conservation.
Report any leaking taps.
Saves energy (standby modes can
use between 10-60% of the energy
that would be used if the device was
switched on). Reduces risk of fire.
Saves water.
Maximise the use of natural lighting and switch off
artificial lighting when possible.
Saves energy – natural light is better
for our vision.
Appliances left on stand-by still use energy – where
possible switch equipment off at the socket when not
in use for prolonged periods of time.
Switch off your PC monitor when not in use (the
monitor uses about 2/3rds of the PC’s total
electricity).
Enable the power down features on your PC – screen
savers do not save energy. Putting your PC into
hibernation mode allows it to start up where you left
it. **
Saves energy and prolongs the life of
the monitor.
Saves energy.
Report instances of energy/water wastage or
suggestions for energy/water saving measures to
the School Safety Adviser.
* It’s a myth that switching off fluorescent tubes uses more energy
** Use the energy saving options on your PC as follows:
Click on “start”
Go to “settings”
Click on “control panel”
Click on “power options” the icon is a battery & plug.
From “power options” choose “Home/Office Desk” if you have a desktop pc,
or “Portable/Laptop” if you have one of those.
f. Go to “Hibernate” tag and “Enable hibernation”.
g. Click on apply.
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