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Lab Safety Manual: Working with Hazardous Materials

… fire to occur, three conditions must be met: a flammable gas or vapor must be at a concentration between the lower and … is capable of producing fire as a result of: friction; water exposure; air exposure; heat retained from synthesis or … defined as the degree of ionization of the acid or base in water. Inorganic, or mineral, acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid, …

Hot Work Program

… after the work has ended to guard against fire. Fuel Gas Acetylene, hydrogen, liquid petroleum (LP-Gas), and other liquefied and non-liquefied gases. Hot Work … welding tools, electric arc cutting equipment, oxygen-fuel gas cylinders, etc. Hot Work Permit A form that must be …

Respiratory Protection Program

… required. Air-purifying respirators can only be used for gas and vapor contaminants that have adequate warning … shared. Respirators are regularly cleaned with soap and water by the user. Respirators routinely used throughout the … face-piece and accessories (not cartridges) in warm soapy water. Gently scrub with a brush. Rinse parts thoroughly with …

Offices at Hampshire

… Queer Community Alliance and Queer Services 413.559.5310 Red Barn 413.559.5610 Residence Life and Student … Queer Community Alliance and Queer Services 413.559.5310 Red Barn 413.559.5610 Residence Life and Student …

Vehicle Idling

… off snow and ice). Leaving your car running to let the heater warm it up or air conditioning cool it down is … off snow and ice). Leaving your car running to let the heater warm it up or air conditioning cool it down is …

Office Fire Safety

… grounds. Do not use an extension cord. Unplug the space heater when you are not in the office and keep it 3 feet away … grounds. Do not use an extension cord. Unplug the space heater when you are not in the office and keep it 3 feet away …

Lab Safety Manual: Chemical Management

… earth metals carbides hydrides hydroxides oxides peroxides water acids halogenated organic compounds oxidizing agents … Chemical Waste Liquid wastes that are non-hazardous, are water soluble, and do not contain solids may be flushed to … must be collected as hazardous waste. 6.5.7 Disposal of Gas Cylinders Prior to ordering of gas cylinders, …

Let's Talk Safety

… to bring our ideas to someone else's attention? Compressed Gas PDF Heat Stress (IAPA) PDF Nail Gun Safety (OSHA) PDF … to bring our ideas to someone else's attention? Compressed Gas PDF Heat Stress (IAPA) PDF Nail Gun Safety (OSHA) PDF …

Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage

… Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage All offices should take precautions to prevent damage should water enter the space from a pipe break or leak. While top floor and basement areas are more prone to water coming from the outside through building leaks, pipe …

Sustainable Hampshire

… for all campus emissions, including electricity, natural gas heating, and transportation. Read about how we achieved … Climate Change Microbiology of Wastewater Treatment Water in a Changing Climate Environmental Sustainability: Food-Energy-Water Nexus Ecological Soundscapes SAMPLE STUDENT PROJECTS …

Confined Space Program

… risk of fire and explosion increases rapidly. Flammable gas, vapor, or mist more than 10 percent of its LEL. LEL is … steam lines, for example). Engulfment (such as by rising water, sewage, or landslide). Entrapment (spaces that narrow … steam lines, for example). Engulfment (such as by rising water, sewage, or landslide). Entrapment (spaces that narrow …

General Charges For Cleaning and Damages

… - hollow core $400 Kitchen cabinet door $200 Space heater $50 Carpet Replacement Fridge shelf $100 … - hollow core $400 Kitchen cabinet door $200 Space heater $50 Carpet Replacement Fridge shelf $100 …

Lab Safety Manual: Glossary

… of laws to control and/or reduce pollution of air, water, and land systems. EPA NUMBER: The number assigned to … of humans. IGNITABLE: A solid, liquid, or compressed gas that has a flash point of less than 140 o F. Ignitable … of laws to control and/or reduce pollution of air, water, and land systems. EPA NUMBER: The number assigned to …

Moisture, Mildew, and Mold: Detection and Remediation

… *Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool, to assess moisture and water concerns. The Process The follow-up process may change … on each situation. Stop the source of the moisture or water problem, such as a pipe or roof leak. Begin the drying … by utilizing dehumidification, and removing any standing water. Remove all affected building materials and other wet …

Lockout/Tagout and Electrical Safety Program and Procedures

… and operators (F and G electricians, if needed). For gas-fired units/heating system: HVAC personnel (F and G … such as repositioning or blocking. Air, steam, gas, or water pressure must be dissipated by bleeding down or other … such as repositioning or blocking. Air, steam, gas, or water pressure must be dissipated by bleeding down or other …

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Hampshire Values Inform Approach to Resistance for Alums

… been threatening our communities: the Jordan Cove fracked gas pipeline and export terminal, proposed for construction … If built, this project would compromise the drinking water for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians, destroy tribal … If built, this project would compromise the drinking water for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians, destroy tribal …

Jerome Liebling Center for Film, Photography, and Video

… credits in various categories such as Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and … to or adapted to the northeast Construction of a storm water management system that limits pollutants and employs an … retention gallery to limit the quantity of storm water runoff through campus drainage systems into surrounding …

Environments and Change Learning Collaborative

… more. The Learning Collaborative in Action Coursework In Water Resources in the Built Environment , taught by … , students examine the questions: Where do we get clean water? Where does water go when it rains? This course explores these topics …

Office Safety and 'Green' Practices

… Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage Chemicals in the Office Make Your Office … Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage Chemicals in the Office Make Your Office …

Chapter 7: Student Activism

… plans to build two of the biggest nuclear boiling water reactors to date in the small, rural town of Montague, … in Franklin County? Would we be able to drink the water or eat the food from our fertile Connecticut River … chemically with water to form zirconium oxide and hydrogen gas and to release more heat. Temperatures at hot spots …

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Hampshire Student Isaiah Brown F20 Spent the Summer in Kenya Researching Water Quality

… Isaiah Brown F20 Spent the Summer in Kenya Researching Water Quality Isaiah Brown F20, who is studying environmental … at Hampshire, spent his summer in Machakos County testing water quality as part of a collaborative research program for … for students to study issues regarding the lack of safe water, electricity, and sanitation in communities around the …

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Students' Test of Water Quality Taps into Excellent Results

… Students' Test of Water Quality Taps into Excellent Results Did you know that tap water at Hampshire College, which comes from the Amherst municipal water supply, is held to stricter standards than bottled …

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Water Rights and Policy

… Water Rights and Policy Marushka Grogan 09F's Div III … by communities across the country facing conflicts over water rights. "There are a lot of communities facing water conflicts that have no preparation for it," said …

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No More Bottled Water Sales at Hampshire

… No More Bottled Water Sales at Hampshire Bottled water will no longer be sold at Hampshire College or … year, students worked both to halt the sale of bottled water and to educate the entire campus community about its …

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Hampshire Alum and Water Resource Engineer Mimi Alkattan receives Fulbright Award to Research in India

… Hampshire Alum and Water Resource Engineer Mimi Alkattan receives Fulbright … a Fulbright Award to conduct research on the drinking water quality supplied to Indian cities. “Cities in India, … low- to middle-income communities, receive piped drinking water only intermittently to their households. The infrequent …