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. Lab Safety Inspection Checklist
• Appendix B. Satellite Accumulation Site Weekly Inspection Log
• Appendix C. Glove Chemical Compatibility
• Appendix D. Laboratory Emergency Response Plan
• Appendix E. Chemical Fume Hoods
• Appendix F1. Lab Instructor Orientation
• Appendix F2. Student Safety in the Biology Lab
• Appendix F3. Student Safety in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab
• Appendix F4. Student Safety in the Engineering Lab
• Appendix G. Chemical Hygiene Permit

 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