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Cole Science Center Laboratory Safety Manual
Introduction
1.1
Overview
1.2
Elements of the Manual
1.3
Objectives and Regulatory Basis of this Manual
1.4
Roles and Responsibilities
1.5
Enforcement
Appendix 1-A:
CSC Evening/Weekend Policy
Emergency Planning and Procedures
2.1
What to Do in the Event of an Accident or Emergency
2.2
What to Do in the Event of a Chemical Spill
2.3
What to Do in the Event of an Injury, Chemical Exposure, or Burn
2.4
What to Do in the Event of a Fire
2.5
What to Do in the Event of an Emergency Evacuation
Appendix 2-A:
Incident Report Form
Appendix 2-B:
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Appendix 2-C:
Oxygen Sensor in the NMR Room
Safety Equipment
3.1
Fire Extinguishers
3.2
Fire Blankets
3.3
Eyewash and Emergency Shower Stations
3.4
First Aid Kits
3.5
Spill Control Supplies
3.6
Oxygen Sensor in B-16
Laboratory Use: Procedures and Policies
4.1
Controlling Sources of Exposure
4.2
Personal Hygiene
4.3
Housekeeping
4.4
Pets in the Laboratory
4.5
Unattended Operations
4.6
Material Safety Data Sheets and Lab Safety Information
4.7
Chemical Inventory, Transport, and Shipping
4.8
Personal Protective Equipment
4.9
Hoods
4.10
Electrical Safety
4.11
Machine Tools
Appendix 4-A:
How to Read an MSDS
Appendix 4-B:
Labeling and Ranking Standards
Work with Hazardous Materials
5.1
Flammable Chemicals
5.2
Corrosive Chemicals
5.3
Reactive Chemicals
5.4
Compressed Gas
5.5
Cryogenic Systems
5.6
Acute Toxins
5.7
Reproductive Toxins
5.8
Select Carcinogens
5.9
Summary of Particularly Hazardous Substances
Appendix 5-A:
First Aid Treatment for Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure
Appendix 5-B:
Notification of Use Form
Appendix 5-C:
Formaldehyde Fact Sheet
Appendix 5-D:
Examples of Known/Suspected Human Reproductive Toxins
Appendix 5-E:
Select Carcinogens
Appendix 5-F:
Summary of Particularly Hazardous Substances
Chemical Management
6.1
Ordering and Receiving
6.2
Labeling
6.3
Chemical Storage
6.4
Moving and Shipping Chemicals
6.5
Waste Disposal
Appendix 6-A:
Chemical Storage Segregation Guidelines
Appendix 6-B:
Hazaardous Waste Identification
Appendix 6-C:
Hazardous Waste Determination
Appendix 6-D:
Hazardous Waste Collection
Appendix 6-E:
P-Listed Hazardous Wastes
Biological and Controlled Substance Safety
7.1
Use of Biohazards
7.2
Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Biohazardous Waste
7.3
Autoclave Maintenance and Testing
7.4
Controlled Substances
7.5
Foreign Soils
7.6
Select Agents
Radiation and Laser Safety
8.1
Radiation Safety
8.2
Lasers
Appendix 8-A:
Laser Registration Form
Appendix 8-B:
Outline for Laser Safe Operating Procedures
Appendix 8-C:
Laser Safety Training
Appendix 8-D:
Authorized Laser User Certification
Training
9.1
Faculty and Staff Training
9.2
Student Training
Appendix 9-A:
Summary of Laboratory Safety Manual Rules and Procedures
Record Keeping
10.1
Inspection Reports
10.2
Records of Training
10.3
Accident, Injury, and Fire Reports
10.4
Exposure and Medical Records
Glossary
Bibliography
csc Laboratory Safety Manual
Introduction
Emergency Planning and Procedures
safety equipment
Laboratory use - procedures and policies
Work with Hazardous Materials
chemical management
biological and controlled substance safety
radiation and laser safety
training
record keeping
glossary
bibliography
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Hampshire College
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Amherst, MA 01002
413.538.2529
Fax 413.538.3031
ehs@hampshire.edu
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