TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Laboratory Safety at Princeton University

Introduction

OSHA Laboratory Standard

Princeton University Policies

Roles and Responsibilities

2. Departmental Chemical Hygiene Plans

3. Emergency Procedures

Fire

Medical Emergencies

Chemical Exposure

Emergency Information Posters

Reporting Accidents and Injuries

4. Chemical and Hazard Identification

Labels

Material Safety Data Sheets

On-Line Chemical Information Resources

Other Chemical Information Resources

5. Health Hazards of Chemicals

Introduction

Basic Toxicology

How Chemicals Enter Your Body

Effects of Chemical Exposure

Determining Chemical Exposure

6. Controlling Chemical Exposures

General Principles

Fume Hoods and Laboratory Ventilation

Personal Protective Equipment

7. Safe Work Practices and Procedures

General

Flammable Materials

Peroxide Forming Compounds and Reactives

Corrosive Materials

Compressed Gases

Cryogenics

Electrical Safety

Pressure and Vacuum Systems

Laboratory Equipment

Particularly Hazardous Substances

8. Chemical Spills

9. Laboratory Waste Disposal

10. Chemical-Specific Issues

• This section contains chemical safety information for several specific chemicals

11. Anecdotes

Improper Shelving

Fires

Chemical Burns

Glass Vessel Ruptures

Incidents Involving Reactive Materials

Electrical Shock

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Appendix A:  Particularly Hazardous Substances

Appendix B:  Reproductive Toxins

Appendix C:  Materials with High Acute Toxicity

Appendix D:  Health and Safety Design Considerations for Laboratories

Appendix E:  Best Practices in Laboratory Safety Management

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