Laboratory Safety » Lab Hazards
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Chemicals / Health Hazards : Technical resources related to health hazards and chemicalsAnswers to frequently asked questions about human health hazards & environmental exposure to hazardous substances such as ammonia, cadmium, asphalt, chlorine, copper, dental amalgam, endocrine disruptors, environmental estrogens, fluoride, mercury, MTBE, PCBs, fragrances, vinyl products, etc. Painting health and safety. Occupational health guidelines for chemical hazards.
- Chemicals / Training : Reference materials related to chemical training, tutorials, HESIS booklets, etc
Chart of the periodic table of elements. Series of online tutorials on the subject of toxicology. California's Hazard Evaluation and Information Service's (HESIS) chemical hazards safety training booklets. Chemistry class practice problems, tables and links.
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Environment / Hazardous Wastes : Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimizationHazardous waste management guidelines & programs as implemented by various universities, medical schools, government entities, etc. Medical hazardous waste. Full text of hazardous waste programs. Chemical waste programs. Fluorescent waste. Hazardous materials management. Hazardous waste disposal. Overview of hazardous waste regulations including hazardous waste generators. Municipal waste incineration. Radioactive waste management. Superfund. Hazardous waste sites. Universal Waste Rule. Waste management disposal for artists and schools. Hazardous waste minimization. Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Hazardous Waste Generators under RCRA. Disposal of PCBs. Chemical Waste Disposal Handbook. Waste Management Disposal for Artists and Schools.
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Environment / Industries : Environmental law requirements for specific industriesExamples of environmental industry requirements: agriculture, automotive services, chemical processes, electronics, food & kindred products, printing, real estate, textiles, transportation, wood & paper products. Model Risk Management Program Plans by Industry Sector.
- Environment / Pollution : Resources to identify technologies & management practices to reduce pollution
Guidelines on pollution prevention in the workplace, including regulations, vendor information, technical assistance, management & organization issues on specific industries. Eliminating the pollution in health care practices. Full text of a pollution prevention program. Data on key indicators of air, water, and land pollutant release data for 28 industrial groups.
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Industrial Hygiene / Labs : Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.Laboratory safety programs and manuals, Chemical Hygiene Plans, radiation safety guidelines, laboratory inspections. Laboratory waste minimization and pollution prevention. Safety in high school labs. Laboratory safety checklists. Spill response. Standard operating procedures for hazardous materials.
- Industrial Hygiene / Lasers : Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers
Laser-related materials. Tutorials. Standards. Resources. Research & theory. Safety programs and manuals. Medical laser safety.
- Industrial Hygiene / Ventilation : Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information
Dilution and local exhaust ventilation for toxic or flammable gases. Fume removal. Control of smoke from medical laser procedures. Nitrous oxide administration exposure and control. HVAC design for dental and medical facilities. Fume hood safety program.
- OSHA / Chemicals : OSHA technical resources on chemicals used in the workplace
Numerous resources on OSHA safety requirements for chemicals such as air contaminants, ammonia, asbestos, lead, silica, solvents, etc. Pressure vessel safety materials.
- OSHA / Industries : OSHA's technical resources for various industries
Examples of industries: nursing homes, healthcare facilities, meat packing, maritime, textiles, logging.
- Risk Mgt / Industries : Risk management advice for specific industries
Risk management resource materials for specific industries such as schools, auto dealers, auto repairs, churches, small business, etc.
- Safety / Needlesticks : Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
Resource materials related to needlestick injury prevention, safety statistics, state laws, federal legislation, safety devices, safety training, etc.
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Safety Mgt / Industries : Safety and health hazards & controls in specific industriesSafety and health hazards for specific industries, such as: schools, drycleaners, dental, agricultural, firefighter, healthcare, mining, petroleum refining, photography, poultry processing, pulp and paper, semiconductor industry, silk screen printing, water and wastewater treatment plants, woodworking.
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Chemical Safety / Chemical Hazards : Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, harmful chemical health hazardsNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. Technical resources related to health hazards and chemicals. Occupational health guidelines for chemical hazards.
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Chemical Safety / Hazardous Waste : Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimizationHazardous waste management guidelines & programs as implemented by various universities, medical schools, government entities, etc. Medical hazardous waste. Full text of hazardous waste programs. Chemical waste programs. Fluorescent waste. Hazardous materials management. Hazardous waste disposal. Overview of hazardous waste regulations including hazardous waste generators. Municipal waste incineration. Radioactive waste management. Superfund. Hazardous waste sites. Universal Waste Rule. Waste management disposal for artists and schools. Hazardous waste minimization. Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Hazardous Waste Generators under RCRA. Disposal of PCBs. Chemical Waste Disposal Handbook. Waste Management Disposal for Artists and Schools.
- Health Care Safety / Needlestick Injuries : Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
Resource materials related to needlestick injury prevention, safety statistics, state laws, federal legislation, safety devices, safety training, etc.
- Radiation Safety / Laser Safety : Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers
Laser safety hazards and controls, manuals, training guides, laser safety programs and more
- Respiratory Safety / OSHA Air Toxics : OSHA technical resources on chemicals used in the workplace
Numerous resources on OSHA safety requirements for chemicals such as air contaminants, ammonia, asbestos, lead, silica, solvents, etc. Pressure vessel safety materials.
- Respiratory Safety / Ventilation Safety : Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information
Dilution and local exhaust ventilation for toxic or flammable gases. Fume removal. Control of smoke from medical laser procedures. Nitrous oxide administration exposure and control. HVAC design for dental and medical facilities. Fume hood safety program.
- Safety Training / Chemical Training : Reference materials related to chemical training, tutorials, HESIS booklets, etc
Chart of the periodic table of elements. Series of online tutorials on the subject of toxicology. California's Hazard Evaluation and Information Service's (HESIS) chemical hazards safety training booklets. Chemistry class practice problems, tables and links.
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