SDS is an acronym for this document that provides information on characteristics and hazards of a product.
What is Safety Data Sheet
100
Acids should always be stored separately from these.
What is alkalines/bases
100
This information is needed for labeling secondary containers of chemicals.
What is the full name of the chemical and its hazard(s)
100
This is the recommended time for flushing the eye in the event of a chemical splash.
What is 15 minutes
100
Needles, glass Pasteur pipettes, scalpel blades, and broken glass are all examples of this category of medical waste.
What are sharps
200
PPE is an acronym for this, which is required in all labs.
What is Personal Protective Equipment
200
Corrosive chemicals should never be stored in this type of container.
What is metal
200
Chemical storage areas must be arranged according to this, not alphabetically.
What is chemical compatibility
200
Solutions of hazardous materials should always be prepared in this area of the lab, never on the bench top.
What is a fume hood
200
All sharps containers must be rigid, red or fluorescent orange, and be labeled with this symbol.
What is a biohazard symbol
300
SAA stands for this, a temporary storage location for chemical waste.
What is Satellite Accumulation Area
300
Sodium, lithium and magnesium are examples of chemicals that can create a dangerous reaction of mixed with this common substance.
What is water
300
Common hazard classes include oxidizers, corrosive acids, corrosive bases, highly toxics, and this class of chemicals.... Ethano!! dont put that by the Bunsen burner!
What is flammables
300
This document outlines procedures for spill response at MIC.
What is the Chemical Hygiene Plan
300
Recapping, bending the needle, and discarding into regular or red bag waste are three things you should never do with one of these.
What is a syringe
400
In 2012 OSHA updated its standard on Hazard Communication to align with this international system, better known as GHS.
What is the Global Harmonization System
400
Storing one of these next to a flammable material can cause or accelerate a fire.
What is an oxidizing agent
400
Safety Programs is responsible for managing hazardous waste. Biohazardous waste is collected by this contractor.
Who is Stericycle
400
This type of acid can be found in Holbrook storage and should be separated from other acids.
What is nitric acid
400
The sharps container should be replaced at this time
What is when it is 2/3 full
500
BL2 stands for this.
What is Biosafety Level 2
500
Chloramine is a toxic gas that is formed by mixing these two common household chemicals.
What are ammonia and bleach
500
11. Before purchasing any new chemicals or materials for the lab, this person(s) should be contacted.
Who is Reema
500
This was the second most cited OSHA standard for colleges and universities in 2013.
What is the Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200)
500
Retractable syringes, plastic transfer pipettes and disposable scalpels are examples of these.
What are safer sharps (or safety engineered sharps)