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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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Hot Topics: Hazards: Biological, Hazards: Chemicals, Hazards: PPE
Professional Guides: Occupational Medicine, Property Manager, Safety Director
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
49 CFR Part 72 - Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents [13361]
Requirements for Facilities Transferring or Receiving Select Infectious Agents
Requirements for Facilities Transferring or Receiving Select Infectious Agents
Biological & Laboratory Safety [13346]
Resources for biological safety, laser safety & general laboaratory safety
Resources for biological safety, laser safety & general laboaratory safety
Biosafety Standard Operating Procedures for Lab Equipment Use [17373]
Biosafety precautions to take when operating lab equipment
Biosafety precautions to take when operating lab equipment
Bloodborne Pathogens and the Lab [2902]
Basic fact sheet provides an overview of BBP hazards for laboratory workers
Basic fact sheet provides an overview of BBP hazards for laboratory workers
Chemical Hygiene and Safety Plan [23636]
Full text of a sample plan in use by a US government laboratory
Full text of a sample plan in use by a US government laboratory
Chemical Hygiene Guide [2176]
Full text of a chemical hygiene plan used for a university's laboratories
Full text of a chemical hygiene plan used for a university's laboratories
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[28505]
The policies, procedures and practices, both for employees who work with hazardous chemicals
[28505] The policies, procedures and practices, both for employees who work with hazardous chemicals
Chemical Hygiene Plan & Lab Safety Program Templates [26998]
Materials to assist with laboratory safety
Materials to assist with laboratory safety
Chemical Hygiene Plan & Laboratory Safety Manual [25342]
Sample of a CHP in use at a major university
[25342] Sample of a CHP in use at a major university
Chemical Hygiene Plan for School Laboratories [23394]
Sample chemical safety plan for K-12 school laboratories
Sample chemical safety plan for K-12 school laboratories
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
Chemical/Lab Safety SafetyNets [14297]
Safety fact sheets & guidelines related to chemical and laboratory safety
Safety fact sheets & guidelines related to chemical and laboratory safety
Classification of Human Etiologic Agents on the Basis of Hazard [26976]
Table includes a list of biological agents known to infect humans as well as selected animal agents
Table includes a list of biological agents known to infect humans as well as selected animal agents
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.
Departmental Chemical Hygiene Plans [20635]
Full text of a Lab Safety Manual and of Deparmental Chemical Hygiene Plans
Full text of a Lab Safety Manual and of Deparmental Chemical Hygiene Plans
Design and Construction of Laboratories which use Hazardous Chemicals [16828]
Safety policy outlines laboratory design requirements
Safety policy outlines laboratory design requirements
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 Health and Safety for Laboratories - Checklist [2233]
Checklist for lab safety with links to full text of chemical hygiene plan and other safety plans
Checklist for lab safety with links to full text of chemical hygiene plan and other safety plans
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
Etiologic Agent Import Permit Program [26977]
Centers for Disease Control permit instructions and application
Centers for Disease Control permit instructions and application
Fire Science Laboratory SOPs and Safety Guidelines [29215]
A series of documents related to laboratory safety standard operating procedures
A series of documents related to laboratory safety standard operating procedures
Flinn Scientific's Student Safety Contract [4928]
List of safety rules to be signed by laboratory students
List of safety rules to be signed by laboratory students
Formaldehyde Awareness Training Booklet [28506]
Provides information on formaldehyde and its safe use
[28506] Provides information on formaldehyde and its safe use
General Laboratory Safety Training Slideshow [26738]
An employee tutorial related to lab safety training
An employee tutorial related to lab safety training
Hazardous Material Close Out Procedures [16832]
Policy For Termination of Laboratory use of Hazardous Materials - plus, checklist
Policy For Termination of Laboratory use of Hazardous Materials - plus, checklist
Helpful Hints on the Use of Biological Safety Cabinets [13359]
Safe operation of a laminar flow biological safety cabinet
Safe operation of a laminar flow biological safety cabinet
Implosions in the Laboratory [25136]
Preventing implosions (an inwardly directed explosion) in laboratories
Preventing implosions (an inwardly directed explosion) in laboratories
Lab Biosafety Review [29138]
Answer the following series of questions prior to the laboratory review
Answer the following series of questions prior to the laboratory review
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.
Lab Safety Hot Topics [4124]
Safety bulletins from National Association of Scientific Materials Managers
Safety bulletins from National Association of Scientific Materials Managers
Lab Safety SOP's [25340]
Standard operating procedures on how to safely handle specific laboratory chemicals
Standard operating procedures on how to safely handle specific laboratory chemicals
Laboratory and Chemical Safety [3302]
Safety practices to minimize hazards and prevent accidents when work involves chemicals or hazardous
Safety practices to minimize hazards and prevent accidents when work involves chemicals or hazardous
Laboratory Cryogens Safety Training Slideshow [26734]
Slideshow provides employee training on safety procedures to handle cryogens in the lab
Slideshow provides employee training on safety procedures to handle cryogens in the lab
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 Guide for Renovations, Remodels, Reassignments & Moves [17260]
Procedures for decommissioning laboratories
Procedures for decommissioning laboratories
Laboratory Hazardous Materials Close-Out Procedures Check List [3303]
A checklist for procedures to take when closing down a lab
A checklist for procedures to take when closing down a lab
Laboratory Health and Safety Manual [25154]
11 chapter safety program includes a Chemical Hygiene Plan
11 chapter safety program includes a Chemical Hygiene Plan
Laboratory Inspection Guidelines [7776]
Provides guidance on what to look for in conducting a laboratory inspection
Provides guidance on what to look for in conducting a laboratory inspection
Laboratory Instructor/Supervisor Safety Information [11993]
Resources for laboratory safety training of students/employees
Resources for laboratory safety training of students/employees
Laboratory Relocation Guidelines [14048]
Provides employee safety guidelines for groups involved in physically relocating laboratories
Provides employee safety guidelines for groups involved in physically relocating laboratories
Laboratory Safe Work Practices Training [26735]
Employee training tutorial on general safety procedures in the lab
Employee training tutorial on general safety procedures in the lab
Laboratory Safety Checklist for Supervisors [29896]
For supervisors to use to perform a safety inspection of their laboratories
[29896] For supervisors to use to perform a safety inspection of their laboratories
Laboratory Safety Procedures and Chemical Hygiene Plan [24832]
Text of a plan in use at a major university
Text of a plan in use at a major university
Laboratory Safety Program [1146]
Full text of a laboratory safety program, including Hygiene Plan, Haz Communication, etc.
Full text of a laboratory safety program, including Hygiene Plan, Haz Communication, etc.
Laboratory Safety Training Guide [3264]
Basic information for working safely with laboratory chemicals and equipment
Basic information for working safely with laboratory chemicals and equipment
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
Lessons Learned: Centrifuge Safety [17398]
A campus laboratory was seriously damaged when the rotor of an ultracentrifuge failed while in use
A campus laboratory was seriously damaged when the rotor of an ultracentrifuge failed while in use
Lessons Learned: Lab Fire from Refrigerator Use [17381]
The fire originated in a non-explosion proof refrigerator which was being used for chemicals storage
The fire originated in a non-explosion proof refrigerator which was being used for chemicals storage
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
National Research Council Recommendations Concerning Chemical Hygiene in Labs [11336]
1910.1450 App A (Non-Mandatory)
1910.1450 App A (Non-Mandatory)
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules [3823]
Full text of National Institutes of Health guidelines for research involving recombinanat DNA
Full text of National Institutes of Health guidelines for research involving recombinanat DNA
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
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
Research Laboratory Radiation Audit [25143]
Example of a point scheme audit of research labs in the control of radiation hazards
Example of a point scheme audit of research labs in the control of radiation hazards
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
Safety in Moving a Hospital Lab to a New Location [27232]
A series of lab safety procedures for moving to a new location
A series of lab safety procedures for moving to a new location
Safety Training Checklist for Laboratory Workers [2242]
Use the following checklist to ensure that you receive the proper safety training
Use the following checklist to ensure that you receive the proper safety training
Sample Chemical Hygiene Plan [11960]
Full text of a CHP used by a major university in their laboratories
Full text of a CHP used by a major university in their laboratories
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
Spill Response for Laboratory Personnel [26733]
Example of general spill procedures to be followed by lab personnel
Example of general spill procedures to be followed by lab personnel
Standard Operating Procedures for Beryllium Operations [1880]
As enacted by one of the US Dept of Energy laboratories
As enacted by one of the US Dept of Energy laboratories
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
TX-University of Texas at Austin Laboratory Safety Manual [5937]
Full text of the university's laboratory safety manual
Full text of the university's laboratory safety manual
USDA Select Agent and Toxin List [26978]
List of High Consequence Livestock and Plant Pathogens and Toxins
List of High Consequence Livestock and Plant Pathogens and Toxins
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Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization
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Technical resources related to the safe use of lasers
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Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information
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OSHA technical resources on chemicals used in the workplace
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