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LABORATORY
SAFETY |

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1.
Introduction |
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2.
Chemical Hazard Communication |
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Definition
of a Chemical Hazard
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Health
Hazards
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Exposure
Limits
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Toxicity
Information
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OSHA's Hazard Communication
Standard
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Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
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Signs
and Labels
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Hazard
Rating Systems
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Signs
and Symptoms of Overexposure
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3.
Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |

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4.
OSHA's Laboratory Standard |
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The
Purpose of OSHA's Laboratory Standard
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Where
the OSHA Laboratory Standard Applies
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Other
Regulations That May Apply to Your Lab
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Chemical
Hygiene Plan
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Chemical
Hygiene Officer
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Employee
Information and Training
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Medical
Consultations
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Monitoring
- Exposure Level Determination
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5.
Standard Methods of Prevention |
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Common
Laboratory Safety Practices
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Chemical
Handling
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Glassware
Safety
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Housekeeping
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When
Prior Approval is Required
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Chemical
Storage
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Particularly
Hazardous Chemicals
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6.
Other Aspects of Safety |
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Hazards
of Compressed Gases
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Biological
Hazards
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Radiation
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Nonionizing
Radiation
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Laboratory
Waste
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Electrical
Safety
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Ergonomics
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7.
Emergencies |
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Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Determining
if Emergency is Minor or Major
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First
Aid Kit
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Minor
Emergencies
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Major
Emergencies
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Calling
Emergency Responders
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8.
What Does Safety Mean to You? |
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