Nitric Acid Safety Focus Sheet
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid and strong oxidizer used primarily for nitration of organic molecules and washing glassware or metal equipment. Nitric acid reacts violently with…
Reduce your risk of a nitric acid incident
Principal investigators planning to use nitric acid should follow safe use and storage practices, develop an SOP and provide documented training to all lab personnel.
The hazards…
Biological Toxin Safe Work Practices
Review and implement these guidelines in your laboratory if you work with biotoxins.
Use the Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biotoxins.…
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Institutional Chemical and Physical Safety Committee (ICAPS) Charge
Respirator Request Form
University supervisors submit a Respirator Request Form to EH&S, when respiratory hazards are first identified, when processes change that may impact respiratory hazards, and annually…
List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
Refer to the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities when shipping hazardous materials.
New Nanomaterials, Chloroform and Metallic Lead SOP Templates
Visit the EH&S’s Chemical SOPs page to find new standard operating procedures (SOP) templates for nanomaterials, chloroform, and metallic lead.
Do you work with nanomaterials? Nanoparticles can…
Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters
Follow the steps in the Passive Scavenging Using Charcoal Canisters guide to control exposure to waste anesthetic gases (WAGs).
Laser Safety
The Laser Safety Program facilitates the safe and knowledgeable use of lasers in University laboratories and classrooms, and ensures the protection of the environment. The Laser Safety Program…