According to the EPA, a hazardous waste is either listed in one of the several lists prepared by the EPA, or, it exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: ignitable, reactive, corrosive, ...

OSHA, recognizing the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace, has tailored a standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. This standard is often referred to ...

President: The President of Miami University has ultimate responsibility for the CHP and shall provide endorsement and support for its implementation at the departmental level. Chemical Safety ...

The Laboratory Safety Committee has approved policy pertaining to working alone. Review the following documents: These laboratory caution signs were developed to help first responders and other ...

The principle purpose of this Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is to define work policies and procedures to help ensure that laboratory employees at Calvin Univerysity will work safely with hazardous ...

HIGH RISK due to nature of the chemical (highly toxic, flammable, reactive) and quantity involved; extensive measures required to control or contain the spill; unique circumstances of the lab; ...

The Laboratory Safety Committee has approved policy pertaining to working alone. Review the following documents: Labels and warning signs let employees and visitors know a hazard exists. These are ...

All entry points to laser facilities must be clearly marked with ANSI-compliant laser hazard warning signs. These signs are essential for communicating the presence of laser radiation and ensuring a ...

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety has launched a comprehensive campus-wide chemical inventory system. This system has been developed to effectively monitor hazardous chemicals across UAB ...

Like this puzzle, chemical safety has several pieces that together create the whole picture for working with chemicals in a safe manner. At the center of this puzzle is you, the employee or student.

Think back to a time when you tried to go to work or class tired, stressed out, or upset. You likely had difficulty focusing which lead to more mistakes, poor collaboration, and results that were not ...

“Laboratory use of hazardous chemicals” is defined as handling or use of such chemicals in which all of the following conditions are met: Chemical manipulations are carried out on a laboratory scale; ...