Wear sanitized indirectly vented chemical splash goggles and chemical resistant nonlatex gloves and aprons during lab setup, handson activity, and takedown. At a minimum, the laboratory safety officers will complete the following duties. This laboratory safety manual serves as your chemical hygiene plan chp, it belongs. All laboratory workers who may handle chemicals during their work at uab. If the spilled material is flammable, extinguish all open flames. Discuss the sources of risk in the lab, common safety practices, and the types of health concerns professionals might see. Chemical spills the following actions must be taken in the event of a chemical spill. Potassium thiocyanate and copperii chloride are toxic by ingestion. Properly installed they are easily cleaned and relatively chemical resistant. Lab 1 basic laboratory techniques lab 3 the periodic table. Given an sds, identify the substance, the hazards, and the appropriate ppe. Chemistry safety rules chemistry is a laboratory science class. These guidelines cover ordinary hazards and apply to any laboratory experiments you will encounter. The handouts and powerpoint presentations below are resources to be used by anyall students and educators.
The purpose of this document is to inform the physics student of the basics of laboratory safety and point out the most common types of safety hazards in the physics laboratory. A safety or operations manual identifying known and potential hazards and specifying. Your steps to chemical safety 4 your next steps chapter 2 sets out the different types of chemicals that you might find in your workplace. Chemical hygiene plan chp fact sheet osha fs3461 2011 english. Laboratory safety these regulations regarding safe laboratory practice are intended to help you work safely with chemicals. These guidelines cover ordinary hazards and apply to any laboratory. You can wonder how things work, ask why and how, and then think of ways to answer your own questions. This training course is a part of your righttoknow. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration.
Chemistry 115 handouts we are pleased to provide the following series of chemistry handouts to anyone who might benefit from reading them and do so free of charge. Chapter 3 shows how you can manage the chemicals in your workplace. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental. Safety glasses or goggles chemical resistant apron nonlatex gloves safety precautions follow all normal lab safety rules. Shut off the gas immediately if gas nozzles or valves are damaged, or if there is a fire. To learn the basic safety rules in the lab, to learn the use of appropriate safety devices and ppe, and to learn how to use the material safety data sheets. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to the environment outside of the. In addition it shows how different chemicals can effect the body. Cryogens and dry ice quick facts osha 3408 2011 english.
Specific incidents in academic, industrial, and public settings emphasize the need for clear focus on safety throughout the chemistry. Briefly describe where the following pieces of safety equipment are, in our laboratory, and one circumstance where you would have to use this equipment. School chemistry laboratory safety guide cdc pdf pdf 1. Chemistry safety rules biology, chemistry, ap chemistry. The handouts have been extensively updated to introduce new topics and provide the latest, best summaries of the chemistry literature. Senators have joined the united mine workers of america call for msha action by introducing a new mine safety bill. These safety talks and safety training topics help you keep interest high during safety training session and are also great for newsletter and other safety awareness material.
It is appreciated if credit is given when these materials are reproduced or published in any way. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the laboratory standard, the chp, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures. Chemical laboratory safety manual dalhousie university. Basic laboratory techniques scc101 list of chemicals and substances. These worksheets should be handed out to participants if possible. During the course of the year, you will do many laboratory activities. The laboratory safety officers are the key to the success of the comprehensive laboratory safety program.
The mychem user guide contains an inventory worksheet to aid the. Laboratory knowhow handout general procedures and tips to being safe and successful in the chemistry laboratory. Chemical laboratory safety and security the national academies. Pre lab reagenttable page 23 in lab manual material safety. Chemistry 115 handouts andrew g myers research group. Chemical and laboratory safety 344 organic chemistry laboratory. Provide technical guidance and assistance regarding the general laboratory safety. Pre lab discussion sessionpre lab questionstable completedask questionscome prepared. Review the types of students engage in chemical laboratory work everyday. A handicap access lab station should be provided in at least one chemistry lab.
Safe laboratory practice is based on understanding and respecting chemicals, not fearing them. Roles and responsibilities safety in the laboratory is a responsibility that is shared by faculty, staff and students. Department faculty and staff create a crm worksheet for. Fuller guidance is available on the university safety office website at. As such he or she must effectively carry out the requirements of this manual. In addition, take the following safety precautions. Reactivity of elements lab 4 classification of solid. The following regulations have been compiled for the safety of students performing experimental work in chemistry classes. There are several chemical and laboratory safety resources that can be very useful in building a strong culture of safety. Silver nitrate is toxic by ingestion, is corrosive to body tissues, and stains clothes and skin.
Many students are either novices, unaware of their surrounds or experienced graduate students who can be a bit too cavalier. Edit these single page safety training handouts to meet your specific safety training needs download either a microsoft word version or adobe pdf version. Laboratory safety mcdougal littell science laboratory safety contract laboratory safety story. We offer forms, plans, manuals andor templates that you can use for reporting and managing your processes safely.
A template for your chemical inventory is provided in the appendix. Electrical hazards quick facts osha 3409 2011 english. Chemical safety training course newcastle university. Safety glasses insulated gloves and warm clothing lab coat, closed shoes, long pants, long skirt or equivalent leg covering no shorts working with hot liquids, equipment andor open flames skin damage eye damage exhaust heat, good general ventilation safety. Guidelines for chemical laboratory safety in academic institutions. Use your lab safety rules, msds, and toxic chemical handout to answer the following questions. Partnership for the advancement of chemical technology pact 3. Color printable periodic table pretty much everything you need that can fit on a page and still be readable.
Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. Lab safety rules specific safety rules and expectations for laboratory activities. General roles and responsibilities for all faculty, staff and students regarding safety are defined in the universitywide. Safety equipment location in our classroom when it would be used. Lab safety institute courses, osha training for chemical. The proposed mine worker protection act which would require the agency to issue an emergency temporary standard ets based on current cdc, niosh, and osha guidance within seven days would be aimed at protecting miners from.
The safety library members area has numerous safety talk topics sheets ready for use for employee safety training to assist you in osha compliance. Carpet should never be used in a chemistry laboratory. Lab safety guide plan your work before conducting any experiment, you should access the hazards related to the work, including. Organic chemistry laboratory safety regulations agreement and return it to the. Cdc notes that although more than 200 different diseases. Health, safety, and risks in the chemistry laboratory.
Cornell university laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan. Chemists understand that working with chemicals and developing new materials and chemical processes involve some degree of risk. Introduction national science teachers association. Any other safety handouts or special precautions mentioned. Sangji had missed her mandatory chemical safety training and that dr. We have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, spanning different industries, including research, hightech. Failure to follow laboratory safety rules and procedures may cause injury to you or your.
The document attempts to provide teachers, and ultimately their students, with information so that they can take the appropriate precautionary actions in order to prevent or minimize hazards, harmful exposures, and injuries in the laboratory. To ensure the safety of you and every other student, the following rules will be strictly. This document is not a complete listing of the safety hazards in this laboratory or any laboratory. Safety in academic chemistry laboratories american chemical. Newcastle university safety office kings gate newcastle upon tyne ne1 7ru tel 0191 222 6274 safety office february 2011 chemical safety training course this handout contains the slides from the course, and two example coshh risk assessments. Since almost every lab uses chemicals of some sort, chemical safety rules are a must. Committee on promoting safe and secure chemical management in developing countries. These are used to sterilize impressions and prosthetic devices, received from dental offices, contaminated with blood and saliva. The chemical laboratory safety manual clsm is the minimum standard which. The guide also provides information about chemical waste, safety and emergency equipment, assessing chemical hazards, common safety symbols and signs, and fundamental resources relating to chemical safety, such as material safety data sheets and chemical hygiene plans, to help create a safe environment. Lab syllabus a list of all the laboratory activities well be completing throughout the school year.
The lab safety institute is a nonprofit organization providing laboratory safety education and consultation worldwide. Color table with atomic numbers, element symbols, element names, atomic weights, periods, and groups. Interactive learning resources are available in the package entitled safety in. All students at college park high school are to follow these regulations rather than any conflicting instructions in textbooks or laboratory. Although we attempt to make each laboratory as safe as possible, there is always risk associated with these activities. The ehs office measures the face velocity of all hoods annually, notes any. Each day in the laboratory you are given the opportunity to confront the unknown and to understand it. Be aware of the toxicity of the chemicals and biological hazards of materials used in the lab. Find all safety equipment and an exit route from the classroom. When using lab equipment and chemicals, be sure to keep your hands away from your body, mouth, eyes, and face. State the general rules for working safely in a chemical. Harris, md, fcap 2008 college of american pathologists 10 brucella brucella high risk laboratory acquired infections.
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