CRC Handbook of laboratory safety

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CRC Handbook of laboratory safety

editor, A. Keith Furr

CRC Press, 1990

3rd ed

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Handbook of laboratory safety

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Rev. ed. of: CRC handbook of laboratory safety. 2nd ed. [1971]

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This new edition aims to build on the strength of earlier editions, but also takes some new directions which makes it a useful practical reference tool. Over the years, new regulatory safety requirements have come into effect. This edition brings managers and laboratory personnel up-to-date on effective programs designed to meet the needs of these new regulatory standards. Also, regulations in areas outside the immediate operations of the laboratory are considered. For example, laboratory operations must be performed in code complying facilities, hazardous waste disposal is now highly regulated, and right-to-know legislation covers not only risks to laboratory personnel but the nearby community if a release or spill escapes off-site. In addition to coverage of safety regulations, new information on safe operations is also considered. Areas concerned with the health aspects of health and safety programs are addressed. Subjects discussed include AIDS, control of laboratory infections, recombinant DNA, carcinogenic effects, teratogenic effects and medical surveillance programs.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 assignment of responsibilities: laboratory safety as a comprehensive responsibility
  • organization
  • the safety department
  • departmental responsibilities
  • laboratory responsibilities. Part 2 Emergency programmes: emergencies
  • components of emergency preparedness
  • institutional or corporate emergency committee
  • emergency plan. Part 3 Laboratory facilities - design and equipment: laboratory design
  • fixed equipment and furniture
  • chemical storage rooms
  • movable equipment
  • animal laboratories special requirements. Part 4 Laboratory operations: general considerations
  • operational planning
  • purchase of regulated items
  • free materials
  • purchasing of animals
  • storage
  • handling and use of chemicals
  • hazard awareness (right-to-know)
  • health effects
  • spills and emergencies
  • chemical wastes
  • laboratory closeout procedures. Part 5 Nonchemical laboratories: radioisotope laboratories
  • x-ray facilities
  • non-ionizing radiation
  • laser laboratories
  • microbiological and biomedical laboratories
  • research animal care and handling. Part 6 Personal protective equipment: personal protective devices
  • respiratory protection
  • eye protection
  • materials for protective apparel
  • hearing protection
  • First Aid kits. Appendix: laboratory checklist.

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