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Laboratory Safety Manual

Laboratory Safety Manual Overview

Washington State University’s Laboratory Safety Manual is a tool to assist responsible parties with developing their laboratory specific Chemical Hygiene Plan and related laboratory safety programs. Implementation of the Laboratory Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene Plan is a critical element in achieving a safe and healthful laboratory environment.

WSU’s Laboratory Safety Manual coupled with the Chemical Hygiene Plan completed by each laboratory establishes laboratory specific policies and procedures.  A Laboratory Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene Plan Guide provides additional information for developing and implementing a plan.

Table of Contents

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Introduction

  1. Purpose
  2. Scope and Application
  3. Implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
  4. Responsibilities

General Chemical Hygiene and Safety; Policies and Recommendations

  1. Basic Rules and Procedures
  2. Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage
  3. Exposure Monitoring
  4. Housekeeping
  5. Medical Surveillance
  6. Personal Protective Equipment
  7. Recordkeeping
  8. Signage and Labeling
  9. Chemical Spill Clean-Up and Reporting
  10. Training, Information, and Factsheets
  11. Hazardous Waste Disposal
  12. Inspections
  13. SDS and Other References
  14. Carcinogens in Laboratories

Laboratory Facilities

  1. Laboratory Floor Plan
  2. Safety Equipment
  3. Ventilation
  4. Biosafety Facilities
  5. Facility Services
  6. Laboratory Equipment

Standard Operating Procedures

  1. Definitions and Guidelines
  2. Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment Certifications
  3. Instructions for SOP’s for Hazardous and Particularly Hazardous Chemicals

Appendices

  1. Laboratory Safety Standard
  2. Respiratory Hazards and Personal Exposure Limits (PEL’s)
  3. General Safety Information
  4. Respiratory Protection
  5. WSU Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines
  6. Glove Information and Links to Manufacturers Compatibility Charts
  7. Laboratory Safety References
  8. Infectious and Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  9. Sharps Disposal
  10. Radioactive Waste Disposal
  11. Carcinogens
  12. Reproductive Toxins
  13. Standard Operating Procedures and Hazard Assessment Certification Template
  14. Operating Procedures for the Performance of Maintenance/Construction Activities in Laboratory Facilities
  15. Work Permit for Maintenance/Construction Activities in Laboratories
  16. Laser Safety Information
  17. Laser Safety Program Template

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