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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.

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There are 28 other categories related to Laboratory Safety / Lab Hazards in the Libraries & Directories.

1910.1450 - Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories [1697] 1910.1450 - Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories : Resource Info
Full text of OSHA's standard on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in labs

Chemical Safety Rules in Laboratories [26731] Chemical Safety Rules in Laboratories : Resource Info
General safety rules for use of hazardous chemicals and more

Chemical Spill Procedures [pdf] [3335] Chemical Spill Procedures : Resource Info
Standard operating procedures for spills in labs

Cleanrooms & ISO Standards [12410] Cleanrooms & ISO Standards : Resource Info
Airborne Particulate Cleanliness Classes and ISO Standards

Common Lab Safety Compliance Deficiencies [29140] Common Lab Safety Compliance Deficiencies : Resource Info
The specific violations most commonly encountered

Contingency Plan for Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials and Waste [3426] Contingency Plan for Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials and Waste : Resource Info
To be implemented if a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste occurs in laboratories

Controlled Substances Use in Research [16867] Controlled Substances Use in Research : Resource Info
Conducting research using controlled substances - forms, policies, regulations, etc.

New Electron Microscopes - Safety Hazards [36078] Electron Microscopes - Safety Hazards : Resource Info
A safety tip sheet

Emergency Eye/Face Wash/ Shower Requirements [3126] Emergency Eye/Face Wash/ Shower Requirements : Resource Info
Fact sheet outlines general requirements for emergency eye wash and shower equipment

Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment [2240] Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment : Resource Info
Performance standards for emergency eyewash and shower equipment at the Univ of Kentucky

Emergency Eyewashes & Showers: Proper Maintenance [542] Emergency Eyewashes & Showers: Proper Maintenance : Resource Info
Establish a regular maintenance program to identify and correct any problems

Emergency Instructions [19281] Emergency Instructions : Resource Info
What to do for spill, leak, release, medical emergency or fire or flammable gas

Environmental Performance Indicators Report for Labs [4308] Environmental Performance Indicators Report for Labs : Resource Info
Hazardous chemicals of concern (HCOC) inventory based on requirements of SARA Title III reporting

EtBr Wastes [17375] EtBr Wastes : Resource Info
SOP for safely handling Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) wastes

EtBr: Ethidium Bromide Laboratory Spill and Waste Handling Procedures [17376] EtBr: Ethidium Bromide Laboratory Spill and Waste Handling Procedures : Resource Info
Use adequate safety precautions in the handling and disposal of ethidium bromide stain solutions

Formaldehyde Awareness Training Booklet [pdf] [28506] Formaldehyde Awareness Training Booklet : Resource Info
Provides information on formaldehyde and its safe use

Hazardous Chemical Reactivity [5401] Hazardous Chemical Reactivity : Resource Info
Discusses chemical explosions in laboratories

Lab Radiation Safety Program [27233] Lab Radiation Safety Program : Resource Info
A series of lab radiation safety procedures including checklist, lab close-out, guides for renovation & moves, etc.

Lab Safety Fact Sheets [23923] Lab Safety Fact Sheets : Resource Info
Cover a wide variety of topics

Lab Safety Manuals [3327] Lab Safety Manuals : Resource Info
Manuals on hazard communication, laboratory safety, chemical hygiene plan

Laboratories Safety Hazards [5913] Laboratories Safety Hazards : Resource Info
Technical resources for laboratories

Laboratory Flammable & Combustible Liquid Container & Storage Requirements [pdf] [3329] Laboratory Flammable & Combustible Liquid Container & Storage Requirements : Resource Info
Classification and maximum allowable storage of flammables in laboratories

Laboratory General Safety Program [26454] Laboratory General Safety Program : Resource Info
To ensure laboratory safety, follow safe laboratory practices

Laboratory Safety FAQ [26996] Laboratory Safety FAQ : Resource Info
Suggestions for improving laboratory safety

Laboratory Safety Hazards & Control [pdf] [16054] Laboratory Safety Hazards & Control : Resource Info
FDA Laboratory Safety Plan

Laboratory Security of Hazardous Materials [pdf] [25337] Laboratory Security of Hazardous Materials : Resource Info
Follow these guidelines to minimize opportunities for intentional removal of any hazardous materials from your laborator

Laboratory Spill Response [9761] Laboratory Spill Response : Resource Info
Recommended equipment and supplies for a laboratory spill

Laboratory Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450 [3143] Laboratory Standard,  29 CFR 1910.1450 : Resource Info
Fact sheet provides overview of OSHA's standard for laboratories - Chemical Hygiene Plan

Laboratory Waste Procedures [3423] Laboratory Waste Procedures : Resource Info
Laboratory Standard Operating Policies and Procedures related to disposal of hazardous chemicals

Magnet Cell Laboratory Safety Procedures [pdf] [26737] Magnet Cell Laboratory Safety Procedures : Resource Info
Magnetic field safety

Mercury in the Lab [6373] Mercury in the Lab : Resource Info
Hazards of working with mercury

Meth Labs [22078] Meth Labs : Resource Info
Safety and health hazards from methamphetamine & methamphetamine Labs

Occupational Health and Safety of Research Animal Workers [8934] Occupational Health and Safety of Research Animal Workers : Resource Info
Examines occupational safety and health programs in laboratories conducting animal research

Procedures for Working with MPTP or MPTP-Treated Animals [pdf] [28880] Procedures for Working with MPTP or MPTP-Treated Animals : Resource Info
MPTP is 1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals [18473] Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals : Resource Info
Provides step-by-step planning procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals

Safe Handling of Acids and Bases [31945] Safe Handling of Acids and Bases : Resource Info
Here are several key tips to practicing safety in the laboratory when using acids and bases

School Laboratory Safety [27533] School Laboratory Safety : Resource Info
Safety information and resources for school and college science teachers

Spill Response for Laboratory Personnel [9760] Spill Response for Laboratory Personnel : Resource Info
A guide to chemical spill response, based on the chemical characteristics of specific chemicals

Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Laboratories [2241] Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Laboratories : Resource Info
Based on NFPA 45 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals - low-hazard classification

Summaries of Various Regulations which Require Written Compliance Documents [9762] Summaries of Various Regulations which Require Written Compliance Documents : Resource Info
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

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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

Respiratory Safety / Ventilation Safety
Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information

Safety Training / Chemical Training
Reference materials related to chemical training, tutorials, HESIS booklets, etc



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