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1910.1450 - Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories [1697]
Full text of OSHA's standard on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in labs
Full text of OSHA's standard on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in labs
Chemical Safety Rules in Laboratories [26731]
General safety rules for use of hazardous chemicals and more
General safety rules for use of hazardous chemicals and more
Contingency Plan for Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials and Waste [3426]
To be implemented if a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste occurs in laboratories
To be implemented if a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste occurs in laboratories
Controlled Substances [16867]
Conducting research using controlled substances - forms, policies, regulations, etc.
Conducting research using controlled substances - forms, policies, regulations, etc.
Emergency Eye/Face Wash/ Shower Requirements [3126]
Fact sheet outlines general requirements for emergency eye wash and shower equipment
Fact sheet outlines general requirements for emergency eye wash and shower equipment
Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment [2240]
Performance standards for emergency eyewash and shower equipment at the Univ of Kentucky
Performance standards for emergency eyewash and shower equipment at the Univ of Kentucky
Emergency Eyewashes & Showers: Proper Maintenance [542]
Establish a regular maintenance program to identify and correct any problems
Establish a regular maintenance program to identify and correct any problems
Emergency Instructions [19281]
What to do for spill, leak, release, medical emergency or fire or flammable gas
What to do for spill, leak, release, medical emergency or fire or flammable gas
Environmental Performance Indicators Report for Labs [4308]
Hazardous chemicals of concern (HCOC) inventory based on requirements of SARA Title III reporting
Hazardous chemicals of concern (HCOC) inventory based on requirements of SARA Title III reporting
EtBr: Ethidium Bromide Laboratory Spill and Waste Handling Procedures [17376]
Use adequate safety precautions in the handling and disposal of ethidium bromide stain solutions
Use adequate safety precautions in the handling and disposal of ethidium bromide stain solutions
Formaldehyde Awareness Training Booklet ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[28506]
Provides information on formaldehyde and its safe use
[28506] Provides information on formaldehyde and its safe use
Lab Radiation Safety Program [27233]
A series of lab radiation safety procedures including checklist, lab close-out, guides for renovation & moves, etc.
A series of lab radiation safety procedures including checklist, lab close-out, guides for renovation & moves, etc.
Laboratory Flammable & Combustible Liquid Container & Storage Requirements [3329]
Classification and maximum allowable storage of flammables in laboratories
[3329] Classification and maximum allowable storage of flammables in laboratories
Laboratory General Safety Guidelines [26454]
To ensure laboratory safety, follow safe laboratory practices, including the following
To ensure laboratory safety, follow safe laboratory practices, including the following
Laboratory Security of Hazardous Materials [25337]
Follow these guidelines to minimize opportunities for intentional removal of any hazardous materials from your laborator
[25337] Follow these guidelines to minimize opportunities for intentional removal of any hazardous materials from your laborator
Laboratory Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450 [3143]
Fact sheet provides overview of OSHA's standard for laboratories - Chemical Hygiene Plan
Fact sheet provides overview of OSHA's standard for laboratories - Chemical Hygiene Plan
Laboratory Waste Procedures [3423]
Laboratory Standard Operating Policies and Procedures related to disposal of hazardous chemicals
Laboratory Standard Operating Policies and Procedures related to disposal of hazardous chemicals
Magnet Cell Laboratory Safety Procedures [26737]
Examples of safety procedures to be followed in magnet cell laboratories
Examples of safety procedures to be followed in magnet cell laboratories
Occupational Health and Safety of Research Animal Workers [8934]
Examines occupational safety and health programs in laboratories conducting animal research
Examines occupational safety and health programs in laboratories conducting animal research
Procedures for Working with MPTP or MPTP-Treated Animals [28880]
MPTP is 1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine
[28880] MPTP is 1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine
Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals [18473]
Provides step-by-step planning procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals
Provides step-by-step planning procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals
Safe Handling of Acids and Bases [31945]
Here are several key tips to practicing safety in the laboratory when using acids and bases
Here are several key tips to practicing safety in the laboratory when using acids and bases
School Laboratory Safety [27533]
Safety information and resources for school and college science teachers
Safety information and resources for school and college science teachers
Spill Response for Laboratory Personnel [9760]
A guide to chemical spill response, based on the chemical characteristics of specific chemicals
A guide to chemical spill response, based on the chemical characteristics of specific chemicals
Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Laboratories [2241]
Based on NFPA 45 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals - low-hazard classification
Based on NFPA 45 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals - low-hazard classification
Summaries of Various Regulations which Require Written Compliance Documents [9762]
Provides a brief overview of each regulation that requires a written safety program
Provides a brief overview of each regulation that requires a written safety program
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Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, harmful chemical health hazards
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Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
Health Care Safety / Needlestick Injuries
Needlestick injury prevention, legislation, safety devices
Radiation Safety / Laser Safety
Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers
Respiratory Safety / OSHA Air Toxics
OSHA technical resources on chemicals used in the workplace
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Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information
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Reference materials related to chemical training, tutorials, HESIS booklets, etc
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