For this reason, general precautions for handling categories of chemicals are more appropriate than specific guidelines for each separate chemical. Nevertheless, all laboratories have available ...

Since 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ... as the “Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals”; “Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous ...

track where those chemicals are used, and ensure that the safety information regarding handling and storage of them is readily available. The basic disclosure document, which contains chemical safety ...

Use a properly functioning laboratory hood when handling concentrated acids and bases, or other chemicals that can form mists upon contact with air (often referred to as “fuming”). Wear safety eye ...

For practical laboratory safety purposes these water reactive chemicals can be grouped with pyrophoric, air-reactive chemicals. Because of the unique fire risk presented by pyrophoric chemicals, their ...

The following list provides guidance in establishing a hazardous chemical storage program. Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards, Updated Version (2011), ...

Chemical and other hazardous wastes are disposed of through Environmental Health and Safety. See the University's Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Procedures for additional details. Wastes ...

The activities of the Laboratory Waste Management Task Force fall under the purview of the ACS Committees on Environmental Improvement and Chemical Safety. Spills can seriously disrupt laboratory ...

Chemical safety is a critically important topic that covers the handling and use of chemicals in a way that is safe for humans and the environment. It includes risk assessment and education in ...

Safety glasses that meet the ANSI Z.87.1 1989 standard should be worn whenever handling corrosive chemicals. Ordinary prescription glasses WILL NOT provide adequate protection unless they also meet ...

Sixth graders in Muscatine got an opportunity to learn about agricultural safety on Wednesday. Kids split into groups and ...

This Brandeis Safety Operating Procedure applies to all users of oxidizing chemicals. Personnel handling oxidizing chemicals must wear adequate eye protection. Adequate safety glasses must meet the ...