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Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the Laboratory standard, the CHP, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures.
General lab safety rules. The following are rules that relate to almost every laboratory and should be included in most safety policies. They cover what you should know in the event of an emergency, proper signage, lab safety equipment, safely using laboratory equipment, and basic common-sense rules.
Laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations.
To lower risk, each laboratory should promote a culture of safety in which laboratory safety issues are immediately addressed and consistently assessed. Laboratory employees should be trained in best practices that are outlined in the laboratory SOP and exposure control plan.
LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL . DECEMBER 2023 EDITION . Environmental Health and Safety University of Washington . Box 354400 Seattle, WA 98195-4400 . ... Implementation of these policies and procedures is the responsibility of the Responsible Party (RP) or Principal Investigator (PI) and depends largely on the efforts of laboratory supervisors and ...
Laboratory PIs are accountable for the safety of the laboratory staff, students, researchers, and visitors working under their direction or supervision, and must support and model a culture of safety.
This Laboratory Safety Policy institutes specific safety rules and programs for use within UT Tyler laboratory spaces as well as define their proper use. This policy also outlines
Laboratory safety involves recognizing and evaluating hazards, assessing risks, selecting appropriate personal protective equipment, and performing the experimental work in a safe manner. Training must start early in a chemist's career.
The Complete Guide to Laboratory Safety, Fourth Edition, consolidates regulations from all relevant agencies, including OSHA, The Joint Commission, CAP, CLSI, DOT, and state health departments. This proven guide offers customizable policies, procedures, and checklists to develop and update a compliance program and avoid costly fines.
The Harvard University Laboratory Safety Policy developed by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research in consultation with EH&S and reviewed and approved by the University-wide Laboratory Safety Committee, establishes the basic University principles and the roles and responsibilities of disparate University units and constituents in ...