Handbook for Laboratory Safety provides insights into what you should expect when you enter a laboratory, along with how to behave in these specialized work environments. It is a practical book that can be used as a general introduction to laboratory safety, but also works as a resource for employees or students who do laboratory work. Students could carry this book in their backpack, whereas university/institute/company laboratories could place the book in every laboratory as a reference. This book is also ideally suited for essential courses for students, (new) employees or laboratory technicians who are starting their work in a laboratory environment. Helps increase safety awareness and safety culture in laboratories Provides a handy reference for situations where students or workers need to quickly look up specific information Aids with risk assessment in various situations INDICE: Foreword1. Introduction to Safety Abstract Safety mindset and safety cultures Be familiar with the facilities Never work alone in the laboratory Food, beverages, and smelling in lab Smoking and alcohol Personal state of mind The importance of proper preparation PACE yourself Keep it clean and organized At the end of the day2. Personal Protective Equipment Abstract Overview of Personal Protective Equipment Eye Protection Lab coat Shoes and long pants Gloves Respiratory protection and masks Hair Lead apron and shields3. The Laboratory Abstract Hazards in the laboratory Safety features in lab Primary work environment Biological storage Chemical storage Gas storage and gas use in lab Glassware and general storage Transportation in or between laboratories Electrical safety A few useful laboratory instruments Waves (microwaves, radiowaves, and light) Proper protocols are the key to success4. Chemicals Abstract Taste, smell, and texture Importance of preparation Safety data sheets (SDS) Chemical labels Toxic compounds Toxicity assessment for chemical mixtures Corrosives - acids and bases Gases Explosives Flammable compounds and oxidizers Cryogenics and other extremely cold compounds Working with extremely hazardous chemicals Permanent and temporary storage containers Storage and labeling of synthesized products Hazard and Precautionary Statements (H- and P-codes)5. Biohazards Abstract Introduction Hand washing Biological Safety Laboratory (BSL) Hazard classes Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) Vaccinations6. Radioactive materials Abstract Introduction The laboratory Risk factor and laboratory type Bookkeeping and monitoring Risk for exposure Radioactive compounds7. Waste management Abstract Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations Labeling of hazardous waste Waste containers Sorting of hazardous chemicals Disposal of biological samples and biohazards Disposal of radioactive material Institutional waste disposal8. Chemical, biological and radioactive spills Abstract Introduction First response to a chemical spill Laboratory spill kits Response to chemical spill Radioactive material Biological hazards9. Accidents Abstract Introduction The eyes Inhalation Ingestion Skin contact Burns and frostbites Needle punctures Emergency shower First aid10. Fire safety and prevention Abstract Introduction Fire Types of fire Peroxide forming chemicals Compounds incompatible with water and air In an event of a fire, do the following Preventive measures Fire extinguishers and fire alarms Evacuation plans and exercises11. Pregnancy and lactation Abstract Introduction Fetal development and exposure Exposure to chemicals and microbes12. Occupational health and response plans Abstract Introduction Management and Organizational Structure Reporting accidents Healthy environment Risk management Emergency Response Plans An explosion or a major chemical spill Earthquakes Attacks and break-ins Other dangers that can ariseIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-323-99320-3
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 200
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés