Chemical Safety in the Laboratory

The Occupational Safety and Health Act The OSHA Laboratory Standard Employer's Responsibilities The Chemical Hygiene Plan General Safety Practices Personal Protection Equipment Identification of Hazardous Chemicals Chemical Handling Procedures Storage of Chemicals Laboratory Ventilation Employee Chemical Exposure Monitoring Medical Examination and Consultation Chemical Emergency Planning Chemical Emergency Response Procedures Decontamination of Emergency Responders Victim Handling Procedures Laboratory Waste Management Employee Training Record Keeping Bibliography Appendix - A: States with OSHA-Approved Plans Appendix - B: The OSHA Laboratory Standard Appendix - C: EPA Levels of Protection Appendix - D: Vapor Suppression Foams Appendix - E: EPA-Listed RCRA Hazardous Wastes Appendix - F: Incompatible Chemicals in Storage and in Reactions