Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1. Scope
2. Responsibilities
2. Hazard Identification
1. Material Safety Data Sheets
2. Hazardous Chemicals
3. Particularly Hazardous Substances
3. Standard Operating Procedures for Laboratories
1. Chemical Procurement
2. Chemical Storage
3. Chemical Handling
4. Chemical Labeling
5. General Laboratory Safety Principles
6. Housekeeping
7. Emergency Contacts and Signs
8. Sanctions for Non-Compliance 
4. Controls
1. Engineering Controls
2. Personal Protective Equipment
3. Administrative Controls
5. Chemical Waste Management
1. Defining Hazardous Waste
2. Collection, Labeling, and Containment
3. Segregation of Wastes
4. Prohibited Materials
5. Sewer Disposal Guidelines
6. Waste Minimization
6. Emergency Procedures
1. Fire
2. Chemical Spills
3. Chemical Exposures
4. Injuries and Illnesses
7. Prior Approval for Laboratory Operations
1. Off-hours Work Procedures
2. Sole Occupancy
3. Unattended Operations
8. Employee and Student Information and Training
1. Information
2. Training
9. Monitoring
1. Permissible Exposure Limits and Action Levels
2. Initial and Periodic Monitoring
3. Employee Notification
4. Medical Consultations and Examinations
5. Physician's written Opinion
10. Recordkeeping
11. References and Recommended Reading
12. Appendix A: Glove Selection Guide
13. Appendix B: U-Listed Wastes
14. Appendix C: P-Listed Wastes

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