Laboratory Safety

It is recognized that academic and research laboratories have their own unique set of hazards. These may include combinations of chemical, physical, biological, and radiological hazards. Students and lab workers may be using novel materials and equipment in new ways and each person brings with them their own history of lab training and work experiences. Because of this, lab personnel should always perform a formal risk assessment when conducting a new experiment or using new equipment as well continually assessing risk in their laboratories.

Also see Chemical Safety & Hazardous Waste on this website.

Programs:

• Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Appendix A. Satellite Accumulation Site Weekly Inspection Log
• Appendix B. Gloves Use in the Laboratory and Chemical Compatible Gloves
• Appendix B1. Glove Chart
• Appendix B2. Ansell 7th Edition Chemical Resistance Guide
• Appendix B3. North Glove Guide 2017
• Appendix C. Laboratory Emergency Response Plan
• Appendix D. Chemical Fume Hoods Program
• Appendix E. Chemistry Lab Instructor Orientation
• Appendix F. Student Safety in the Biology Lab
• Appendix G. Student Safety in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Labs
• Appendix H. Student Safety in the Engineering Lab
• Appendix I. Chemical Hygiene Permit
• Appendix J. Chemical Storage Compatibility Table

 Training:

• Environmental Protection & Hazardous Waste Training for Science
• Lab Safety Training

Resources:

• Chemical Laboratory Safety and Security : A Guide to Prudent Chemical Management Prudent Chemical Management by the NRC of the National Academies
• Global Harmonization System - OSHA
• Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories-Faculty
• American Chemical Society - Chemical Health and Safety
• OSHA Laboratory Safety
• Ansell Glove Guide
• North Glove Guide