Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete lsm and make it available to laboratory staff. The most effective safety precaution is the use of common sense. Health and safety web site, and the lab safety orientation page on the mni lab safety webpage. This laboratory safety manual has been prepared specifically for ut austin by environmental health and safety in collaboration with the faculty research safety advisory committee. The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for. It is the responsibilit y of the student to follow these guidelines.
Keep the beam path above or below eye level for one seated or standing. Over the years, osha has promulgated rules and published guidance to make laboratories increasingly safe for personnel. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. The university of miamis office of environmental health. This general general laboratory safety manual applies to all laboratories at the university of houston.
The environmental health and risk management department ehrm is available to provide assistance and a number of resources. Mni procedures are a combination of those of mcgill and the muhc. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regardi ng the laboratory safety manual. This manual details the laboratory safety policies, procedures, and standards expected to be upheld at ucf. Introduction and general administration laboratory safety at the georgia institute of technology georgia tech is a multi faceted program managed by georgia tech environmental health and safety ehs and includes programs in biological safety, chemical safety, hazardous materials. The manual promotes safe and practical laboratory procedures. 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. The occupational and environmental safety office oeso promotes workplace safety through various. Its purpose is to serve as a singular laboratory safety resource for faculty, staff and students. These include people and organizations within the university of california, as well as external sources. Because each lab is different, and processes change routinely, each lab has the responsibility to maintain labspecific safety information and documentation. Nottingham university fire destroys new multimillionpound chemistry building, september, 2014. Duke university is committed to providing a safe work environment for learning, teaching and research. Introduction ucsb laser safety manual 2 safety precautions for class 3 and 4 lasers class 3 eye and specular reflection hazard never aim the laser at a persons eye or stare at the laser from within the beam.
This safety manual is best used as a guide and cannot be expected to be comprehensive in defining all risks. For more than 20 years, since it was first published in 1983, the laboratory biosafety manual has provided practical guidance on biosafety techniques for use in laboratories at all levels. The laboratory safety is a compilation of texas tech university safety policies plan and procedures across scientific disciplines. As with oncampus lab activities, it will be the responsibility of the instructor to determine appropriate attire and enforce these guidelines. Laboratory safety office has developed this manual as a guidance document to familiarize uf faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and visitors with the institutionwide policies and procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemical and other material at the university and its affiliates. Fire at university of st andrews chemistry department, chemistry world, 10 july 2017. This faculty specific laboratory safety handbook has been prepared as a result of these extensive efforts.
Read and be familiar with this section of the laboratory safety manual. Georgia institute of technology laboratory safety manual 9 1. Lab safety planlab safety overview training as listed in the oshem training catalogue on the safe work practices of their specific laboratory safety plan, and specific operational safety, health, fire safety or environmental protection training as. Safety committee, has written this laboratory safety manual lsm. The third edition of the who laboratory biosafety manual is a helpful reference and guide to nations that accept the challenge to. As part of your introduction to the laboratory, before starting experiments in any lab, become familiar with the procedures, chemicals, and safety equipment in each area that you will be using. Staff in uw laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and the supplemental laboratory specific information. Of course, safety rules are only effective when they are enforced. Laboratory safety manual introduction everyone in the lab is responsible for his or her own safety and for the safety of others. This online manual, in conjunction with your labspecific information, replaces the printed chemical hygiene plan the former. Montana state university bozeman civil engineering.
Chemical and laboratory safety manual office of research. This manual is intended to provide general guidance for common laboratory procedures. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental. The manual now covers risk assessment and safe use of recombinant dna technology, and provides guidelines for the. A laboratory manual pdf using our direct download link mentioned at the end of this article. The laboratory safety plan is a compilation of texas tech university safety policies and procedures across scientific disciplines. This lab manual should be read in conjunction with these references, which. Hand and power tools consistently perform the same operation hundreds of times if they are properly used, cared for, and understood.
Laboratories should have standard operating procedures for hazardous procedures and chemicals that are unique to their lab or for any highly hazardous procedure or chemical. This document is intended for supervisors, principal investigators and managers who have the primary responsibility for maintaining laboratories under. Safety standards and policies this manual specifies laboratory safety policies and standards. Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. Laboratory safety manual university of california riverside main campus overview introduction the risks associated with laboratory research hazards are greatly reduced or eliminated when proper precautions and practices are observed. Institute a laboratory safety program as outlined by this document. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to. Laboratory safety manual introduction the university of texas at austin ut austin is committed to maintaining the safest possible laboratories. In the following phase, we designed a laboratory notebook, brochures, safety signs, safety information cards, etc. Laboratory safety manual office of environmental health. It includes safe work procedures, chemical safety information, laboratory equipment safety information and links to other resources, both from princeton and other organizations. Due to the varied nature of offcampus work, contact the director of lab safety to. Laboratory safety manual lsm the lsm is a reference document created by ehs for chemical, physical, and operational health and safety, and the policies affecting laboratories at the university of tennessee knoxville campus.
Georgia institute of technology laboratory safety manual. Wood lab safety manual introduction hand tools and powerdriven machine tools have been developed to save time and perform accurate, repeatable work. We have included information on the use of personal protective equipment ppe, the use and storage of. The material contained within the manual has come from a variety of sources. When these policies and procedures are followed, the. This laboratory safety manual should be used in conjunction with the ehs. Mi\ls, download entire laboratory safety manual in pdf format. This publication does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities which are set forth in osha standards, and the. Lab manager recently scoured the safety policies of several laboratories to determine some of the most common lab safety rules out there, to help you whether youre developing or updating a set of policies for your own lab. If you do not understand something, ask the following guidelines are. The laboratory safety manual is intended to address universal safety measures for achieving.
This edition also includes safety information from the 1997 who publication safety in healthcare laboratories 1. For this new edition, the manual has been extensively revised and expanded. The modern clinical laboratory is a workplace where many hazardous chemicals, complex instrumentation, and potential pathogens are encountered on a daily basis. Having a strong set of overall laboratory safety rules is essential to avoiding disasters in the lab. No changes shall be made to the clsm, appendices, or portions of the manual contained on the web site without rsc approval. The lab safety manual is a live document subject to modifications. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations. Chemical and laboratory safety manual clsm and other documents. We have included information on the use of personal protective equipment ppe, the use and. To ensure safer downloads, we have uploaded this pdf ebook file to our online file repository. Everyone in the lab is responsible for own safety and for the safety of others. Caltrans laboratory safety manual 7 lab located on a construction property or leased private property is likely under control of the construction safety coordinator.
All personnel must be familiar with the laboratory safety manual. A copy of the laboratory safety manual is required to be kept in each laboratory. The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and ensure accountability. Laboratory safety manual the information provided in the uc davis laboratory safety manual, which contains the campus chemical hygiene plan chp, has been compiled from a variety of sources. Common sense and knowledge of safe work practices will be needed in. Laboratory safety manual duke safety office duke university. In accordance with kansas state university policy laboratory safety chapter 3730. Chemical safety at ubc is of foremost importanceand this manual is provided as a starting point for the development of safe and best management practices in ubc laboratories where hazardous chemicals are used. We encourage faculty and researchers to take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of everyone staff, students, visitors and the general public. The princeton university laboratory safety manual is a collection of resources for individuals working in research and teaching laboratories.
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