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Full text of OSHA's standard on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in labs

Biosafety SOP's

Biosafety precautions to take when operating lab equipment

Full text of Health Canada's laboratory biosafety guidelines

Most hazards stem from one of two sources: mechanical conditions, and processing hazardous materials

Chemical hygiene lab safety manual and program management documents

Full text of a sample plan in use by a US government laboratory

Full text of a chemical hygiene plan used for a university's laboratories

Full text of a safety plan related to lab safety

Full text of a chemical hygiene plan for a university's laboratories

Full text of a sample program

Full text of a chemical hygiene plan in use by a major university

Sample plan in use at a major university

Sample plan in use at a major university

Materials to assist with laboratory safety

Full text of a CHP in use by a major university

Sample of a CHP in use at a major university

Answers common questions about CHP

Sample chemical safety plan for K-12 school laboratories

Text of a sample CHP

A database of reactivity information for more than 5,000 common hazardous chemicals

Safety manuals, safety fact sheets and resources for laboratory safety

Chemical and electrical safety SOP

Standard operating procedures for spills in labs

Safety fact sheets & guidelines related to chemical and laboratory safety

Table includes a list of biological agents known to infect humans as well as selected animal agents

Airborne Particulate Cleanliness Classes and ISO Standards

To be implemented if a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste occurs in laboratories

Conducting research using controlled substances - forms, policies, regulations, etc.

Full text of a Lab Safety Manual and of Deparmental Chemical Hygiene Plans

A detailed design requirements and guidance manual for biomedical research laboratory and animal research facilities

Fact sheet outlines general requirements for emergency eye wash and shower equipment

Performance standards for emergency eyewash and shower equipment at the Univ of Kentucky

Establish a regular maintenance program to identify and correct any problems

What to do for spill, leak, release, medical emergency or fire or flammable gas

Hazardous chemicals of concern (HCOC) inventory based on requirements of SARA Title III reporting

SOP for safely handling Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) wastes

Use adequate safety precautions in the handling and disposal of ethidium bromide stain solutions

Sample safety procedures to use

Centers for Disease Control permit instructions and application

List of safety rules to be signed by laboratory students

Lab safety program from a Canadian university

Policy For Termination of Laboratory use of Hazardous Materials - plus, checklist

Safe operation of a laminar flow biological safety cabinet

Full text of a lab safety program for high school laboratories

Training module for hospital lab safety

Preventing implosions (an inwardly directed explosion) in laboratories

Online tutorial for lab workers about lab safety

Guidelines on how to activate a new laboratory

Guidelines on how to deactivate a laboratory

Criteria in use by a major university

Safety bulletins from National Association of Scientific Materials Managers

A self-inspection safety checklist for chemical laboratories

Sample safety checklists for laboratories

For laboratory safety procedures

Text of a laboratory safety manual

Safety handouts for laboratory activities

Standard operating procedures on how to safely handle specific laboratory chemicals

Safety practices to minimize hazards and prevent accidents when work involves chemicals or hazardous

Laboratory safety standard operating procedures and more

Text of a 50+ page manual

Resources for laboratory chemical safety

Slideshow provides employee training on safety procedures to handle cryogens in the lab

Classification and maximum allowable storage of flammables in laboratories

To ensure laboratory safety, follow safe laboratory practices

Procedures for decommissioning laboratories

11 chapter safety program includes a Chemical Hygiene Plan

Provides guidance on what to look for in conducting a laboratory inspection

Full text of a laboratory radiation safety manual

Provides employee safety guidelines for groups involved in physically relocating laboratories

A checklist for procedures to take when renovating a lab

Includes biosafety, chemical safety, laser safety, radiation safety, vivarium safety

Laboratory safety manual and more

Text of a manual in use by a university

Suggestions for improving laboratory safety

FDA Laboratory Safety Plan

Full text of a laboratory safety manual

Full text of a Chemical Hygiene Plan

Text of a plan in use at a major university

Full text of a laboratory safety program, including Hygiene Plan, Haz Communication, etc.

Chemistry lab safety inspection form and checklist

Basic information for working safely with laboratory chemicals and equipment

Order laboratory safety training videos

Follow these guidelines to minimize opportunities for intentional removal of any hazardous materials from your laborator

Recommended equipment and supplies for a laboratory spill

Fact sheet provides overview of OSHA's standard for laboratories - Chemical Hygiene Plan

Laboratory Standard Operating Policies and Procedures related to disposal of hazardous chemicals

The fire originated in a non-explosion proof refrigerator which was being used for chemicals storage

Could preserved specimens be infected?

Visitor and contractor security safety

Magnetic field safety

Example of an EAP in use at Florida State Univ

Magnet cell safety procedures

Hazards of working with mercury

Safety and health hazards from methamphetamine & methamphetamine Labs

Some safety rules for microbiology labs

Policy and forms for minors working in laboratories

Must be customized by each laboratory for regulatory compliance

1910.1450 App A (Non-Mandatory)

Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Laboratories

Text of the CHP used by National Institutes of Health laboratories

Full text of National Institutes of Health guidelines for research involving recombinanat DNA

Examines occupational safety and health programs in laboratories conducting animal research

Online tutorial for lab workers about PPE

Provides step-by-step planning procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals

Example of an audit policy for research labs for the control of radiation hazards

The practicalities of moving a hospital lab

Use the following checklist to ensure that you receive the proper safety training

Sample written program

Full text of a CHP used by a major university in their laboratories

A series of articles provide guidance for school lab safety

Example of a science student safety contract

Designed for the K-12 science classroom

Cover a variety of safety topics

Text of Title 49 Chapter 1 Part 173

A guide to chemical spill response, based on the chemical characteristics of specific chemicals

Example of general spill procedures to be followed by lab personnel

Provides a brief overview of each regulation that requires a written safety program

Full text of the university's laboratory safety manual

Full text of a chemical hygiene plan

List of High Consequence Livestock and Plant Pathogens and Toxins

Series of online tutorials related to laboratory safety