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

Safety procedures in the laboratory when using acids

Biosafety SOP's

Full text of Health Canada's laboratory biosafety guidelines

The basics

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

Example of the plan in use by the US National Institutes of Health

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

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 school laboratories

An example of a model CHP

Text of a sample CHP

CRW is software that you use to find out about the potential reactive hazards of substances and mixtures of substances

Safety manuals, safety fact sheets and resources for laboratory safety

General safety rules for use of hazardous chemicals and more

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

The specific violations most commonly encountered

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

Guidance safely handling Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) wastes

Example policy in use by a major university

Centers for Disease Control permit instructions and application

List of safety rules to be signed by laboratory students

Provides information on formaldehyde and its safe use

Lab safety program from a Canadian university

Creating safety SOPs for laboratory hazards

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

Answer the following series of questions prior to the laboratory review

Guidelines on how to deactivate a laboratory

Criteria in use by a major university

Materials from a major state university

Sample safety checklist for laboratories

A self-inspection safety checklist for chemical laboratories

General precautions

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

Online viewing

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

Biosafety precautions to take when operating lab equipment

Earthquake, laboratory safety, move in/out, etc

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

For safety inspections

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

FDA Laboratory Safety Plan

A training lesson for improving laboratory safety

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

Special handling procedures for lab specimens

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

Eyewashes, spill kits, etc

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

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

Safety information and resources for school and college science teachers

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

A sample chemical hygiene plan

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