James A. Kaufman
Articles by James A. Kaufman
The practice of forbidding smoking, eating, and drinking in laboratories is one of the basic good hygiene practices. Unfortunately, it is often one of the most frequently disregarded. Too many people seem to have a "good reason" for continuing...
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There are surely going to be times when experiments must continue running on their own while you do other things (go to lunch, or go home to sleep).
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A summary of recommendations based on audit and inspection reports, along with some general lab safety recommendations, provide a broad overview of the types of issues raised during safety consultations.
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In the article below, discover the 4 basic questions you should ask yourself when youre working with hazardous chemicals, substances, conditions, etc.
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Academic institutions and companies should all have safety committees.
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What kinds of emergency situations can you anticipate? Answering these four questions can help you identify problems before beginning an experiment.
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We recommend the establishment of a chemical management system. This system provides for the safe procurement, storage, use, and disposal of chemicals. The system begins with the assumption of responsibility. Management needs to have written policies
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OSHA specifies that all equipment in the workplace be grounded to avoid shock and possible electrocution.
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There are some emergencies which can't wait five minutes for EMT's to arrive.
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Chemicals should be labeled to show the name of the material, the nature and degree of hazard, the appropriate precautions, and the name of the person responsible for the container.
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Standard refrigerators should not be used for storage of flammable or reactive chemicals.
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Compressed gas cylinders need to be chained in place during storage, transportation, and use.
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One of the characteristics of an effective safety program is the availability of reference and resource materials.
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Not only should these items be provided but they should be test or checked monthly.
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Employers are responsible for providing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, lab coats, and bench top shields. Employees are responsible for using these devices.
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