Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the Laboratory standard, the CHP, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures.
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Laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations.
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There are several specific OSHA standards that apply to laboratories as well as other OSHA standards that apply to various aspects of laboratory activities. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to laboratories.
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Laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as, musculoskeletal stresses. Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to …
1910.1450 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The criteria for determining whether a chemical is classified as a health hazard are detailed in appendix A of the Hazard Communication Standard (§ 1910.1200) and § 1910.1200 (c) (definition of "simple asphyxiant"). Laboratory means a facility where the "laboratory use of hazardous chemicals" occurs.
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Feb 16, 2010 · Laboratory Safety: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders Fact Sheet
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Local, state, and federal regulations hold institutions that sponsor chemical laboratories accountable for providing safe working environments. Beyond regulation, employers and scientists also hold themselves responsible for the safety …
Use Safe Work Practices. Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, handling contact lenses, applying cosmetics, or taking or applying medicine. Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes. Avoid using sharps whenever possible.
OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), referred to as the Laboratory standard, covers laboratories where chemical manipulation generally involves small amounts of a limited variety of chemicals.
This label must contain two key pieces of information: the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) in the container (e.g., chemical name) and the hazards present. There are many ways to communicate this hazard information. Employers should select …