1. Laboratory Safety CH1, CH3

2. OSHA Laboratory Standard Requires a Chemical Hygiene Plan Rules for safe handling of hazardous chemicals

3. Health Hazards Hazardous chemicals cause acute or chronic health effects. Acute exposure – short duration & high concentration Chronic exposure – long duration & low concentration

4. Health Hazards Routes of exposure Contact with skin and eyes Inhalation Ingestion Injection Types of health hazards Toxic Flammable Corrosive Carcinogenic

5. Health Hazards Acute Rashes Dizziness Coughing Burns Chronic Joint pain Neurological disorders Tumors

6. Health Hazards Protective measures safety rules Chemical Hygiene Plans fume hoods glove boxes Personal protective equipment (PPE), e.g. goggles, apron Student must inform of latex allergy

7. Physical Hazards Spilled liquid Broken glassware High pressure or vacuum Gas cylinders Cryogenic liquids Electrical equipment Lasers Magnetic fields

8. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Information for proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous material Also see label on chemical container Must read label and MSDS before using a chemical

9. Personal Apparel and PPE in the Lab PPE - Personal protective equipment Clothing covers legs Tee-shirt Shoes cover the feet Apron or lab coat Eye protection (goggles) Long hair pulled back No dangling jewelry

10. Safety Rules Guidelines for what to wear in lab Avoiding exposure to hazardous chemicals Other general lab guidelines

11. Laboratory Housekeeping No food or drink Personal items stored away Clean bench tops, hoods before leaving lab Dispose of all chemicals and glass in their container Wipe any water spills Return equipment Label chemical containers Check electrical cords, hose connections, and other equipment for us