Safety tips
Two of the nation's five biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) labs lack outer-ring security controls to protect against a terrorist attack or theft of some of the world's most dangerous pathogens, such as the Ebola and smallpox viruses, according to a new repor
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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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In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information must be available about the identities and hazards of the chemicals.
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Appropriate eye protection is defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z-87.1 standard. The most current edition is 1989.
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