LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL

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Lab Safety Manual
1st Page

Chapter 1
Emergency Response

Chapter 2
General Safety

Chapter 3
Chemical Hygiene Plan

Chapter 4
Radiological Safety

Chapter 5
Biological Hygiene Plan

Chapter 6
Laser Safety

Chapter 7
Administrative Concerns

Chapter 8
Standard & Special Operating Procedures

Chapter 9
Facility Data

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Appendicies

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

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1st Rule of Lab Safety

Haz-Waste No-No

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Updated January 2003

Administrative Concerns
Section 7.4 - Facility Testing & Maintenance

A.   Chemical Fume Hoods

Fume Hoods shall be tested annually by Physical Plant Environmental Health Services in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 45 and OSHA 1910.1450 (Lab Standard). The results of these tests shall be available to the respective Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officers for their files. In addition a copy of each test result for each fume hood shall be posted on that hood.

B.   Electrical Equipment

All electrical testing and maintenance shall be performed by the OSU Physical Plant Electrical Department in accordance with NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

C.  Eyewash Fountains

Eyewash fountains shall be tested annually by the OSU Environmental Health Services Department for proper operation. The results of these tests shall be submitted to the respective Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officers for their files. Eyewash fountains shall be maintained and tested in accordance with ANSI Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Equipment (Z358.1-1990).

D.   Fire Protection Equipment

Fire protection equipment shall be tested and maintained by the OSU Environmental Health Services Department in accordance with the applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.

E.  First Aid Kits

The Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the first aid kits in the Department. The location of first aid kits should also be plainly marked.

F.   Safety Showers

Safety showers shall be tested annually by the OSU Environmental Health Services Department for proper operation. The results of these tests shall be submitted to the respective Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officers for their files. Safety Showers are maintained and tested in accordance with ANSI Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Equipment (Z358.1-1990).