Laboratory Safety Guide and
Chemical Hygiene Plan
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
January, 1996
PREFACE and ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Table of Contents
I. Goal
II. Ensuring Laboratory Safety
- A. Unit Safety Coordinator
- B. Laboratory Director
III. Safe Laboratory Practices
- A. General Principles
- B. Health and Hygiene
- C. Food, Beverages, and Chemical Contamination
- D. Housekeeping
- E. Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- F. Glassware
- G. Protective Apparel and Equipment
- H. Cryogenic Hazards
- I. Systems Under Pressure
- J. Warning Signs and Labels
- K. Unattended Operations
- L. Working Alone
- M. Laboratory Security
IV. Facility and Operational Safety Rules
- A. Laboratory Fume Hoods
V. Handling Chemicals in the Laboratory
- A. Acute and Chronic Exposure
- B. Procurement
- C. Transport
- D. Storage
- E. Designated Area
- F. Approval
VI. Chemical Hazards
- A. Caustics and Corrosives
- B. Toxic Chemicals
- C. Mercury
- D. Carcinogens
- E. Flammables
- F. Reactives
VII. Breaks and Spills
- A. Reporting
- B. Personal Safety
VIII. Compressed Gases
- A. Handling and Storage
XI. Labeling
- A. Label Requirements
- B. Transfer of Chemicals
- C. Exceptions to Labeling Requirement
XII. Fire Prevention, Control and Reporting
- A. Prevention
- B. Priorities in Case of Fire
- C. Fire Control Methods
XIII. Waste Disposal
- A. Disposing of Waste Chemicals
XIV. Inspections, Audits, and Reports
- A. Laboratory Personnel
- B. Laboratory Directors
- C. Training
XVI. Medical Examination
XVII. Electrical Safety
- A. General Instructions
- B. Static Electricity and Spark Hazards
- A. Glass Disposal
- B. ESF Hazardous Chemical Labeling Program
- C. Chemical Code Sheets
- D. Laboratory Ventilation
- E. Chemical Spill Policy
- F. 29-CFR Part 1910, Sub-Part Z—Chemicals Established as Hazardous
- G. Compressed Gas Cylinders
- H. Radioisotopes and Radiation Sources
- I. Biohazard Procedures
- J. Laboratory Inspection Program
- K. Hazard Communication Program
- L. Surplus Chemical Form
EH&S Links
- Environmental Health & Safety Home
- Emergency
- Laboratory / Chemicals
- Recycling / Waste
- Hot Work
- Policy and Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Permit Form (PDF)
- Hot Work Sign (PDF)
- Other
