General laboratory room ventilation is designed to provide heating and cooling to the laboratory. General room ventilation does not effectively control personnel exposures to hazardous levels of ...

OSHA, recognizing the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace, has tailored a standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. This standard is often referred to ...

The Laboratory Safety Committee has approved policy pertaining to working alone. Review the following documents: Labels and warning signs let employees and visitors know a hazard exists. These are ...

Most colleges and universities generate hazardous waste and therefore are regulated as hazardous waste generators. Chemical use in laboratories results in the need for disposal of mixed solvents, ...

Like this puzzle, chemical safety has several pieces that together create the whole picture for working with chemicals in a safe manner. At the center of this puzzle is you, the employee or student.

All laboratories are required to maintain an up-to-date chemical inventory using the SciShield Database. This inventory is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency response. Labs are ...