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NIOSH Publication No. 2007-107:

School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide

October 2006

 

SAFE LAB


Handouts

Handout 2 —How Should Chemicals Be Stored?
Handout 3 —Suggested Shelf Storage Pattern
Handout 4 —Suggested Shelf Storage Pattern for Inorganics
Handout 5 —Suggested Shelf Storage Pattern for Organics

Handout 1 —SAFETY DO’S AND DON’TS FOR STUDENTS


SUPERVISION Never work in the lab without the supervision of a teacher
ATTENTION Always pay attention to the work—don’t fool around in the lab
FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS		 Always perform experiments precisely as directed by the teacher
EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS		 Know what to do in the event of an emergency
LABELING Check labels to verify substances before using them. Label Containers
APPAREL Always wear appropriate protective equipment and apparel
BRAINS Use them—Safety begins with you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Index:

Main Page
Teachers Responsibilities
Safety Do's and Dont's for Students
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Material Safety Data Sheet
Purchasing Chemicals
Chemical Tracking System
Labeling Chemical Containers
Storing Chemical Containers
Shelf Storage Pattern
Shelf Storage Pattern for Inorganics
Shelf Storage Pattern for Organics
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Toxicity of Chemical Waste
Appendix
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