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Lab Safety Manual: Glossary

… is usually expressed in degrees Fahrenheit. If a flammable material has a low boiling point, it indicates a special fire … of the skin. EVAPORATION RATE: The rate at which a material is converted to vapor (evaporates) at a given … of body weight (of the experimental animal). HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: Any substance or compound that has the capability …

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The Five College Library Depository: the Bunker

… it was renovated and used to store Amherst College library material. With the aid of a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon … and humidity, and staffed to transfer and store material from the libraries, the Depository (still … it was renovated and used to store Amherst College library material. With the aid of a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon …

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Application Materials

Application Materials Access Your Student Portal Required Materials To apply, submit the following materials:  Completed application   Mid-Year Report (if currently attending high school)  Current or completed high school transcript(s)  School report and …

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Let's Talk Safety

… Let's Talk Safety These resources are provided as reference material on a particular safety issue for supervisors to use … Safety (AWS) … These resources are provided as reference material on a particular safety issue for supervisors to use …

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Lab Safety Manual: Emergency Planning and Procedures

… faculty member or lab manager will proceed to clean up the material. If the faculty member determines that the release … exposure symptoms a large quantity of flammable or toxic material is involved a reactive is involved an acute toxin is … (e.g., fire) and health (e.g., corrosive) hazards of the material spilled Two: You are confident that you have the …

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Hampshire College Smoking Policy

… or inhaling a lighted product or the burning of any material to be inhaled including, but not limited to, … or inhaling a lighted product or the burning of any material to be inhaled including, but not limited to, …

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Arts Barn Use Policy

… Hard copies will be provided upon request to Greg Kline. Material Handling, Storage, and Work Practices All containers … will be notified and have 24 hours to remove the material from campus.  Remember, hazardous materials are not … Hard copies will be provided upon request to Greg Kline. Material Handling, Storage, and Work Practices All containers …

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Area Of Study

Global Studies and International Relations

… Imperialism in the Works of Halldor Laxness and Ngugi wa Thiong'o Identifying Agamben's Conception of the Homo … Imperialism in the Works of Halldor Laxness and Ngugi wa Thiong'o Identifying Agamben's Conception of the Homo …

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Moisture, Mildew, and Mold: Detection and Remediation

… all trash and recycling regularly. Properly hang damp material like clothes or towels to dry; keep your bathroom … heating or cooling equipment as you can spread organic material from the plants. … Detection and Remediation … all trash and recycling regularly. Properly hang damp material like clothes or towels to dry; keep your bathroom …

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Teaching Assistant

… related to the course. Teaching assistants engage in the material at a deep, sustained level throughout the semester … … Teaching assistants engage in the material at a deep, sustained level throughout the semester …

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Chemical Donation Policy

… would like to receive the materials. Proposed use of the material and timeframe for use. Proposed storage location. … would like to receive the materials. Proposed use of the material and timeframe for use. Proposed storage location. …

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Class Waiver

… a standard IRB application and will not be able to use the material collected for class in the actual project. If a more … a standard IRB application and will not be able to use the material collected for class in the actual project. If a more …

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Hampshire College's Student Loan Code of Conduct

… lender in which the lender pays a fee or provides other material benefits, including revenue or profit-sharing, to … lender in which the lender pays a fee or provides other material benefits, including revenue or profit-sharing, to …

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Paper Shredder Safety

… feed opening unless the machine was designed for the material (e.g., some can shred diskettes). Feed paper … feed opening unless the machine was designed for the material (e.g., some can shred diskettes). Feed paper …

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Digital Signage Policy

… or content without permission not allowed. Submit material to appropriate display managers at least five days … or content without permission not allowed. Submit material to appropriate display managers at least five days …

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Bloodborne Pathogen Plan

… laboratory manager, or environmental health and safety. Material Handling Procedures All procedures involving blood … or other potentially infectious materials, or any other material, is prohibited. Secondary containers must be used as … is penetrated by blood or other potentially infectious material, must be removed immediately. Gloves must be worn by …

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Communications Office

Communications Office Communications Office You are here Sitewide Search The Communications Office provides professional skills in communications and marketing strategy, media relations, editorial content, digital advertising, and creative services to …

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The Barbara Mettler Archive

… Aid for the collection is a complete description of the material in the collection. The digital items in this website … Aid for the collection is a complete description of the material in the collection. The digital items in this website …

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Request a Book or Film

… requests from the Hampshire community for purchasing new material for the library (e.g. books, films, games, etc.). We … requests from the Hampshire community for purchasing new material for the library (e.g. books, films, games, etc.). We …

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Lab Safety Manual: Working with Hazardous Materials

… of the materials (e.g. by reviewing the MSDS for the material) follow the recommended precautions  use the … be available there must be a source of ignition or the material is at its auto-ignition temperature 5.1.1 … is listed on manufacturer's container labels and on the Material Safety Data Sheet. Auto-ignition Temperature: The …

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Temporary Accommodations

… Check-in directly with your professors to assess what material and assignments you have missed and what flexibility … Check-in directly with your professors to assess what material and assignments you have missed and what flexibility …

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Narrative Evaluations: A Portrait of You

… myself to others in order to gauge how I am learning material and progressing in a class, I get feedback on how I, … myself to others in order to gauge how I am learning material and progressing in a class, I get feedback on how I, …

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Malama 'Aina:

… Lo‘i (taro patch project), Uka (uplands project), and Wa‘a (sailing canoe project). Through such projects, students … Lo‘i (taro patch project), Uka (uplands project), and Wa‘a (sailing canoe project). Through such projects, students …

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Alterations to Campus Buildings or Grounds

Alterations to Campus Buildings or Grounds Facilities and Grounds No employee, student, or contractor is authorized to make any alterations to campus facilities or grounds without consent from the Senior Director of Facilities and Grounds or designee. …

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Lab Safety Manual: Biological and Controlled Substance Safety

… agencies (e.g. CDC). Secondary packaging of all biological material for transport is required. Primary containers must be sealed tightly, surrounded by adsorbent packing material to retain any leakage, and placed in secondary … containers must be labeled with the amount and type of material being shipped, and the names and addresses and …

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