According to the EPA, a hazardous waste is either listed in one of the several lists prepared by the EPA, or, it exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: ignitable, reactive, corrosive, ...

OSHA, recognizing the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace, has tailored a standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. This standard is often referred to ...

President: The President of Miami University has ultimate responsibility for the CHP and shall provide endorsement and support for its implementation at the departmental level. Chemical Safety ...

The Laboratory Safety Committee has approved policy pertaining to working alone. Review the following documents: These laboratory caution signs were developed to help first responders and other ...

Fail-Safe: An experiment that is being monitored by a device to shut down the experiment if, for instance, a loss in water pressure or electricity to the experiment could cause a fire, explosion, or ...

This manual applies to all employees and students in order to protect them from exposure to hazardous chemicals and situations that may endanger their health and safety. A conscious effort by all ...

The Laboratory Safety Committee has approved policy pertaining to working alone. Review the following documents: Labels and warning signs let employees and visitors know a hazard exists. These are ...

Many campuses have research laboratories that handle flammable substances, as well as other dangerous materials, so institutions must adopt the right safety measures to protect their lab workers.

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety has launched a comprehensive campus-wide chemical inventory system. This system has been developed to effectively monitor hazardous chemicals across UAB ...

It is the responsibility of the RIT EH&S Department to help ensure faculty, staff, students, and visitors have a safe and healthy working and learning environment in all RIT owned and operated ...