Since 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ... as the “Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals”; “Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous ...

Use a properly functioning laboratory hood when handling concentrated acids and bases, or other chemicals that can form mists upon contact with air (often referred to as “fuming”). Wear safety eye ...

It should be pointed out, however, that the Globally Harmonized System for classifying and labeling chemicals that was recently incorporated into the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard defines all ...

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ... make up RIT’s CHP include Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for: proper chemical storage, proper handling of particularly hazardous ...

A major concern in many laboratories is the proper storage of chemicals. The best approach to this issue will vary from to lab, depending on the chemical inventory of the lab, the storage space ...

Proper protective clothing is your first defense when handling agricultural chemicals. Equip yourself with gloves, goggles, ...

Safety glasses that meet the ANSI Z.87.1 1989 standard should be worn whenever handling corrosive chemicals. Ordinary prescription glasses WILL NOT provide adequate protection unless they also meet ...

The other factor is a lack of training tools on chemical exposure ... equipment and handling and storing equipment) and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (Labels and Safety Data Sheets).

This publication contains information on the dosimetry and monitoring of tritium, the use of protective clothing for work with tritium, safe practices in tritium handling laboratories and details of ...

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety has launched a comprehensive campus-wide chemical inventory system. This system has been developed to effectively monitor hazardous chemicals across UAB ...

This Brandeis Safety Operating Procedure applies to all users of oxidizing chemicals. Personnel handling oxidizing chemicals must wear adequate eye protection. Adequate safety glasses must meet the ...