SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY

Hazard Identification

       Chemical Labels
                Interpretation of chemical labels
                Different labeling systems:
                        National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
                        Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS)
                        Department of Transportation (DOT)
                        J. T. Baker SAF-T-DATA Labeling System
                        Comparison of label systems
                        Examples of chemical labels
        Material Safety Data Sheets
                Interpretation of material data safety sheets
                Examples

Chemical Hazards in the Laboratory

       Chemical Hazards
                Flammables
                Reactives 
                Corrosives
                Toxics
                Oxidizers
                Cryogenics
                Gases
        Storage of Laboratory Chemicals
                Safe storage of laboratory chemicals
                Examples of storage techniques

Physical Hazards in the Laboratory

       Compressed gas cylinders
        Cryogens
        Electrical and high voltage systems
        Vacuum systems
        High pressure systems
        High temperature systems
        Equipment guarding
        Glassware   
        

Biological Safety

        Biosafety guidelines
        Bloodborne pathogens
        

Animal Care

        Animal Welfare Issues

Radiation Hazards

        Radioactive materials
        X-ray generating equipment
        Radio frequency (rf) radiation
        Magnetic fields
        LASERs

Personal Protection

        Respiratory protection
        Skin protection
        Eye protection
        Engineering design

Waste Disposal

        Toxic Waste      
                Chemicals
                Recyclables
                Radioactive
                Sharps and needles
                Biological

References