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Section 1 Signage and Chemical Storage
Section 2: Emergency Irrigation Equipment and General Safety
Section 3: General Biosafety Practices
Section 4: Biosafety Practices continued
Section 5: Biosafety Cabinets (BSC) / Clean Benches / Bloodborne Pathogens
Section 6: Centrifuge Safety
Section 7: Disinfection / Sterilization / Infectious Waste Disposal
Section 8: Autoclaves
Section 9: Infectious Waste Disposal
Section 10: Infectious Waste Sharps
Section 11: Exposure Control Plan
Section 12: Lab Safety Training
Laboratory Audit Reference
Warning Sign and Label Request Form
Chemical Hygiene Plan
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Table of Contents
Section I - Introduction
Section II - Prepare the Chemical Hygiene Plan
Section III - Hazardous Chemicals
Section IV - Labeling
Section V - Chemical Handling
Section VI - Chemical Storage & Transportation
Section VII - Room Signs
Section VIII - Lab Waste Management
Section IX - Safety Data Sheets
Section X - Chemical Spills
Section XI - Medical Consultation
Section XII - Chemical Contamination
Section XIII - Lab Fires
Section XIV- Toxicology
Section XV - Notice to Employees
Section XVl Standard Operating Procedures
Acutely Toxic Chemicals
Animal Inhalation Anesthetics
Carcinogens
Compressed Gases
Corrosive Chemicals
Oxidizing Chemicals
Pyrophoric Chemicals
Acutely Toxic Gases
Reactive Liquids
Reactive Solids
Reproductive Hazards
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Electrical Safety in Laboratories
Hazardous Drugs
Handling and Dispensing of Hazardous Gases Fact Sheet
Lecture Bottle Safety Fact Sheet
Nanoparticle Handling Fact Sheet
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Hydrofluoric Acid Fact Sheet
Phenol:Chloroform Extraction Fact Sheet
Ethidium Bromide Fact Sheet
Ultraviolet Radiation Hazards Fact Sheet
MPTP Fact Sheet
Hydrogen Gas (H2) Use in Anaerobic Chambers
Section XVII - Glossary
Section XVIII - References
Appendix A - Acutely Toxic Gases
Appendix B - Acutely Toxic Chemicals
Appendix C -Select & Suspect Carcinogens
Appendix D - Reproductive Hazards
Appendix E: Chemical Hygiene Work Plan
Appendix F - Notification regarding (toxic, carcinogens or reproductive hazards)
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I: Room Sign Request
Appendix J
Appendix K - Self Evaluation Form
Appendix L - Formaldehyde
Appendix M
Example Room Sign
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Chemical Waste Disposal
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Fume Hood Inspection Program
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Liquid Nitrogen Cylinder Safety
Lab Fire Caused by Hot Plate
Piranha and gas producing solutions
Ultracentrifuge Explosion Damages Laboratory
Lab Safety Alert - UV Exposure from Transilluminators
Compressed Gas Cylinders of Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride
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Laboratory Chairs and Stools
Emergency Irrigation Equipment Specification
Fume Hood Specification
Guidelines for the Use of Equipment Corridors in Biomedical Research Buildings
Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinets Specification
Pre-Construction Safety Design Review Checklist
Safety Information for Wolf Nanofab Laboratory
Lab Startup & Closeout Procedures
CLOSE-OUT PROCEDURES for LABORATORY OPERATIONS USING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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Chemical Contaminated Sharps
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Hazardous Waste Management Policy
Laboratory Glassware Disposal
Mixed Waste Disposal
Battery Disposal Policy
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Section I
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Section III
Section IV
Section V
Section VI
Section VII
Section VIII
Section IX
Section X
Section XI
Section XII
Section XIII
Section XIV
Section XV
Section XVI
Section XVII
Section XVIII
Section XIX
Appendix A
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Appendix C
Appendix D
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Researcher's User Guide
Researcher's User Guide
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RDRC (Human Research)
What studies require RDRC review and approval?
What needs to be submitted for RDRC review?
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Risk Language for Consent Forms (Therapeutic Procedures)
RDRC review process
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Shoulders and Upper Back 3
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