Lab Safety
These documents contain detailed information about the properties of chemicals including their handling, hazards and emergency procedures
What is a Safety Data Sheet
The 3 R's of Sustainability.
What is Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
This type of waste includes materials that have been contaminated with biological agents and must be handled and disposed of in this type of container.
What is a Biohazardous Waste Container
These cabinets are used in the laboratories to store flammable liquids and prevent fires by keeping vapors contained
What is a Flammable Storage Cabinet
This federal agency, established in 1970, is responsible for enforcing environmental regulations to protect human health, the environment, and ensuring hazardous waste disposal, treatment and storage is handled safely.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Association)
This federal agency enforces workplace safety standards and regulations, aiming to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Who is OSHA
In the event of a chemical splash to the skin or eyes, this emergency equipment should be used to flush the affected area for at least 15 minutes.
What is a safety shower or eye wash station
This type of waste, such as batteries, electronics, and fluorescent light bulbs, is specifically regulated in California due to its hazardous nature.
What is E-waste or Electronic Waste
The different levels in the Hierarchy of Controls.
What is Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and Personal Protective Equipment.
The system used to label chemicals using a color coded diamond and numerical hazard ratings is known as this
What is the NFPA Label (National Fire Protection Association)
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This third-party program helps laboratories improve their environmental impact by offering certification and tools to reduce waste, conserve energy and water, and use safer chemicals.
What is the My Green Labs Program
This is the maximum amount of a hazardous substance that a worker can safely be exposed to during an 8-hour workday, averaged over a 40-hour week.
What is the permissible exposure limit (PEL)?