IUPUI/IUMC

LABORATORY

SAFETY

HANDBOOK
IUPUI/IUMC

LABORATORY

SAFETY

HANDBOOK

Department of Environmental
Health and Safety
620 Union Drive Room 043
Indianapolis, IN. 46202
November, 1994
Revised: January, 2003
 CONTENTS
Page
I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 1
II. PUBLICATIONS ................................................................ 2
III. COMMITTEES ................................................................... 4
IV. LABORATORY SAFETY SURVEYS ................................. 6
V. IUPUI LABORATORY SAFETY POLICIES .................... 7
VI. CHEMICAL HAZARD CLASSES ..................................... 10
VII. TYPES OF EXPOSURES AND
CONTROL METHODS ...................................... 11
VIII. PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ........... 12
IX. STANDARD SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES .... 13
X. CHEMICAL HAZARD INFORMATION SOURCES ..... 15
XI. CHEMICAL PROCUREMENT ........................................ 16
XII. CHEMICAL STORAGE .................................................... 17
XIII. PRIOR APPROVAL ........................................................... 18
XIV. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
AND PROCEDURES .......................................... 19
XV. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ............ 20
XVI. FUME HOODS .................................................................. 21
XVII. BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS (BSC) ...................... 22
XVIII. MEDICAL CONSULTATION .......................................... 23
XIX. WASTE SEGREGATION AND DISPOSAL .................... 24
XX. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANIFEST......................... 26
XXI. COMPRESSED GASSES AND
CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS ..................................... 27
XXII. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ...................................................... 28
XXIII BIOLOGICAL SAFETY ..................................................... 29
XXIV ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAZARDS .......... 30
XXV. CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY CHART ..................... 32
TELEPHONE NUMBERS ............................................................... 33
I. INTRODUCTION
In January, 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) enacted the regulation
entitled Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
in Laboratories (29CFR1910.1450 - commonly called
"The Lab Standard"). This standard deals specifically
with hazardous chemical recognition, safe use, storage,
and disposal.

There are many hazards present in laboratories besides

hazardous chemicals. Non-chemical lab hazards include
compressed gases, cryogenic fluids, biohazards, electrical
hazards, mechanical hazards, radiation, and radioisotopes.
Non-chemical hazards are discussed in the latter part
of this publication.

This handbook provides basic information for many

important topics concerning laboratory safety. It is
neither a complete nor comprehensive presentation of
lab safety. Additional information may be obtained by
calling the Department of Environmental Health and
Safety at 274-2829.

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II. PUBLICATIONS
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety
(EHS) has produced several publications that are
directly or indirectly related to lab safety. A
description of each publication follows.

Chemical Hygiene Plan - This is the document

written to respond directly to the OSHA Lab
Standard involving hazardous chemicals. One copy
was distributed to each affected department or sub-
unit when the standard was enacted.

Waste Disposal Guidelines - Information concerning

retention, treatment, and acceptable disposal of
chemical waste is provided in this publication. Each
department was provided with a copy of these
guidelines.

Bloodborne Pathogens-Exposure Control Plan - This

publication responds to the OSHA Regulation
involving exposure to human blood and body fluids.
One copy was distributed to each affected department
or sub-unit when the standard was enacted.

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Biosafety Manual - This publication contains
guidelines for the safe use of biological agents in the
laboratory. Areas covered include biological agent
summaries and classification, biowaste
decontamination and disposal, spill response,
biosafety cabinets and biohazard shipments.

Emergency Procedures Handbook - This publication

provides actions to take and telephone numbers to
call in case of emergencies such as fire, chemical spill,
or injury. Presented in a handy flip-chart format,
these are posted inside each laboratory.

Lab Notes - This quarterly newsletter provides

information on safety issues in the laboratory. It is
sent to all people in leadership positions in
laboratories with the request to post or circulate it to
all affected staff members. Additional copies are
provided for every laboratory on campus.

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III. COMMITTEES
The University has organized committees to deal with
safety issues relative to government regulations and
guidelines, and prudent practices. Following are the
committees that are involved with laboratory safety
issues.

Laboratory Safety Committee - A campus-wide

committee that is responsible for all laboratory safety
issues not covered by other specific committees. This
committee formally reports to the Environmental
Safety Committee for action on policy
recommendations.

Institutional Biosafety Committee - This committee

is responsible for review and approval of research
activities and proposals involving recombinant DNA
according to federal guidelines.

Biohazard Committee - All issues and research

studies that involve non-recombinant DNA biological
agents are reviewed by this committee.

Animal Care and Use Committees - The Schools of

Dentistry, Medicine, and Science each have a
committee to review and approve activities and
proposals for experimental animal use in compliance
with federal regulations.

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Radiation Safety Committees - Several committees
are responsible for review and approval of radiation
source and use activities in compliance with federal
regulations.

Departmental Laboratory Safety Coordinators -

Although not a formal committee, each department
(or sub-unit) with laboratories has appointed a safety
coordinator. This person is responsible for providing
appropriate safety information to staff in his
department and coordinating safety improvements
recommended for the department.

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IV. LABORATORY SAFETY SURVEYS
Environmental Health and Safety conducts inspections
of all campus labs on an annual basis. Results of the
inspections are provided to the department in writing,
usually through the department lab safety coordinator.
The following general categories are examined relative
to required or recommended practices.

Emergency Procedures Posting

Emergency Equipment - eyewash, shower, etc.
Fume Hood/Biological Safety Cabinet
Personal Protective Equipment
Housekeeping and Hygiene
Chemical/Biological Storage
Chemical and Biohazardous Waste
Labeling
Electrical
Compressed Gas/Cryogenic Liquids
Equipment Guarding
Lab User Knowledge of Safety Materials
Fire Safety
Hazard/Safety Signage

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V. IUPUI LABORATORY SAFETY
POLICIES
Policy on Eye and Face Protection in
Laboratory

Eye and face protection shall be used according to the

laboratory classification system. Each department shall
determine the hazard class of each laboratory. These
requirements shall be posted outside each laboratory
door. Protective equipment will be provided to
employees at no charge. Each department will be
responsible for enforcement of this approved policy. If
the recommended policy does not apply to a particular
situation, departments must provide an alternative
policy for approval by the Laboratory Safety
Committee.

These requirements apply to all persons entering the

laboratory. If a procedure creates a greater hazard than
the laboratory classification would indicate, eye and
face protection appropriate for the hazard shall be
worn. Guidance for the selection of eye and face
protection is given in the "American National
Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and
Face Protection" (ANSI Z87.1). Environmental Health
and Safety will assist in determining the appropriate
eye and face protection for specific laboratory hazards
and will provide vendor information for securing
equipment.

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LABORATORY CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM

CLASS 1 - EYE/FACE PROTECTION NOT

REQUIRED

Laboratories that do not use chemicals,

biologicals or physically hazardous materials.

Example: computer laboratory

CLASS 2 - EYE/FACE PROTECTION REQUIRED

WHEN HAZARD EXISTS

Laboratories that use chemicals,

biologicals or physically hazardous materials
on an occasional basis.

Example: laser laboratory, some biological labs

CLASS 3 - EYE/FACE PROTECTION REQUIRED

AT ALL TIMES

Laboratories that routinely use chemicals,

biologicals, or machinery.

Example: most research laboratories

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Policy on Eating, Drinking, and Related
Activities in Laboratories

Hazardous materials can be accidentally ingested

when eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing, or
related activities are permitted within workplace and
teaching laboratories. To eliminate this potential
route of exposure, OSHA has developed guidelines
which prohibit these activities in areas where
laboratory chemicals are present. In addition, OSHA
recommends hand washing before these activities are
conducted.

Eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing, the

application of cosmetics, and the storage of food and
beverages are not permitted in laboratories containing
hazardous materials. These activities may take place
in a separate area which is a room with floor to
ceiling walls and a door separating the area from the
laboratory space in which hazardous materials are
used, stored, or transported.

Chemical/Spill Reporting Policy

Waste Disposal Policy

Both of these policies, which relate to all areas of

IUPUI, are provided on the EHS webpage.

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VI. CHEMICAL HAZARD CLASSES
Laboratory chemicals may be catagorized according
to the type of hazard that they present. Following
are major hazard classes and examples of chemicals
belonging to each class.
Toxic - Materials causing immediate (acute) or long-
term/delayed (chronic) health effects. Exposure
limits for many chemicals have been established
according to the toxicity of the material. Examples:
formaldehyde, methylene chloride, phenol.
Flammable - Material that can burn or explode
when exposed to heat, sparks or open flames.
Examples: ethanol, hexane, xylene.
Oxidizers - Materials that provide oxygen or other
oxidizing elements that can cause fires in contact
with flammables or can cause significant burns/
irritation to the skin. Examples: hydrogen peroxide,
perchloric acid, potassium dichromate.
Corrosive - Substances that can damage exposed
body tissue, including acids and bases. Examples:
acids - hydrochloric, sulfuric; bases - sodium
hydroxide, ammonia (ammonium hydroxide).
Peroxide formers - Chemicals that produce
explosive peroxides when concentrated or exposed
to oxygen (air). Examples: ethyl ether, dioxane,
THF.

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VII. TYPES OF EXPOSURES AND
CONTROL METHODS

Chemicals can cause illness according to the type of

exposure experienced. Following are the routes of
entry for chemical exposure.

♦ Inhalation
♦ Ingestion
♦ Absorption (skin or eye contact)
♦ Injection

Prevention of illness caused by chemical exposure

relies on preventing the chemical contacts listed
above. One or more of the following control
measures should be employed when hazardous
chemicals are involved in any lab procedure.

♦ Engineering - substitution, isolation, enclosure,

ventilation.
♦ Administrative - scheduling, training, medical
monitoring.
♦ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - gloves,
safety glasses, lab coats, face shields.

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VIII. PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES

Although care must be taken with all chemicals,

certain chemical classes require special attention due
to their potential to cause significant health effects.
Specific precautions must be taken according to the
Standard Safety Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
developed for the chemical to be used. SSOPs should
be developed by the department or lab using the
chemical in conjunction with EHS.

Types

Carcinogens - A listing of select carcinogens is

in the Chemical Hygiene Plan Reference Manual.
Reproductive Toxins - Mutagens and teratogens
Acute Toxics (HMIS rated 3 or 4)
Chemicals of Unknown Toxicity

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IX. STANDARD SAFETY
OPERATING PROCEDURES
The OSHA Laboratory Standard, which requires
the preparation of a Chemical Hygiene Plan, also
requires written standard safety operating
procedures (SSOPs) to be followed when laboratory
work involves the use of hazardous chemicals. A
separate SSOP must be completed for every
hazardous material and procedure that has
characteristics different from other materials and
procedures used. Hazardous materials with the
same safety procedures may be grouped together in
the same SSOP. Written SSOPs should be kept in
an accessible location with other safety information
(such as MSDSs) so that lab users can check safety
procedures prior to their use of a new chemical or
procedure. The following are key issues to
consider for preparing SSOPs:

♦ Personal protective equipment (eye, face,

hand protection, etc.)

♦ Procedures to minimize chemical exposure

(splashing and aerosol minimization)

♦ Location for use (designated area such a fume

hood)

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♦ Labeling information (hazard information on
the container)

♦ Methods of measuring and transferring

materials (weighing and dispensing
equipment)

♦ Decontamination procedures (materials used

for routine or spill cleanups)

♦ Locations for storage (flammable, refrigerated,

or other storage requirements)

♦ Waste disposal (containers, labeling,

segregation, and storage)

♦ Transportation of hazardous materials outside

of the lab

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X. CHEMICAL HAZARD
INFORMATION RESOURCES

Determining the hazards presented by chemicals in use is

the first step in preventing adverse health effects. The fol-
lowing information resources will provide the type and
relative severity of chemical hazards and control measures
to prevent overexposure.

♦ Container labels

♦ Computer databases and the internet

♦ Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

Your departmental collection
EHS collection
Internet
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]

♦ EHS library

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XI. CHEMICAL PROCUREMENT
When purchasing chemicals for lab use, there are
several considerations that should be taken.

Investigate the use of less hazardous materials.

Plan for containment, storage, disposal, and
personal protective equipment.
Order appropriate (minimal) amount - limit
storage space and disposal costs.
Date chemicals when received and opened.
Insure that all manufacturer's chemical bottles
and secondary containers are properly labeled.

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XII. CHEMICAL STORAGE
Proper storage of chemicals helps eliminate breakage,
chemical spills and inadvertent mixing of non-
compatible materials. The following are precautions
that should be taken.

Store chemicals by hazard class and segregate each

class in a separate area. A Chemical Incompatibility
Chart is provided on page 38. A list of the minimum
number and type of hazard classes follows.

Flammables
Acids
Bases
Oxidizers
No hazard

Chemical bottles should not be stored on the

floor or above eye level.

Store over 10 gallons of flammable materials in an

approved flammable storage cabinet.

Only chemicals in current use should be on the

lab bench or in the fume hood.

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XIII. PRIOR APPROVAL

Certain activities may create special hazardous

situations and require prior approval. The OSHA Lab
Standard requires each employer to assess activities and
determine which will require prior approval. Prior
approval policies and procedures are initiated by each
department according to their needs. Examples of
activities that may require prior approval follow.

Sole occupancy of a laboratory or building

Hazardous operations, equipment and/or chemicals
New procedures or new chemical use
Unattended operations

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XIV. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
In order to be prepared before an emergency incident
occurs, knowledge of safety equipment use/location,
and appropriate room layout are necessary. All lab
workers should be aware of the following for the lab
that they work in.

Know:

Location of Emergency Procedures Handbook.

Location of nearest eyewash and shower.
Location and use (if trained) of fire extinguisher.
Location of nearest fire alarm pull station.
Two ways to exit the building.

Avoid:

Blocking emergency equipment - fire

extinguishers, emergency showers, eyewashes, and
electrical panels.
Storing materials on floors, in aisles, and in exits.

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XV. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Personal protective equipment includes clothing and
devices that are worn by the lab worker to protect
him/her from hazards. Following are PPE equipment
categories and recommendations.

Eye protection - In addition to the safety glasses

requirements stated in the IUPUI Policy (see pages 7-8),
goggles (and a face shield in certain cases) are required
for the use of liquids that could damage eyes if
splashing occurs. Eye protection equipment should be
stored in its original container or a sealed plastic bag.

Gloves - Gloves appropriate for the material handled

should be worn when there is potential for chemical
exposure, injury or irritation (see Section XVII in the
Reference Manual of the Chemical Hygiene Program for
glove selection criteria).

Body protection - Street clothing should be covered

with a lab coat or other protective clothing when
working with chemicals in the lab. Waterproof
clothing or a rubber apron may be needed to prevent
soak through or caustic burns. Shorts and sandals
should not be worn in labs. Long hair and baggy
clothing should be properly confined.

Note: PPE should remain in the lab when exiting.

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XVI. FUME HOODS
Chemical fume hoods are tested annually for
acceptable airflow by EHS. Following are
recommendations to help maintain a safe atmosphere
for the fume hood operator.

Confirm airflow - Use a hood monitor, flow

indicator, or strip of tissue taped to the bottom of the
hood sash for airflow confirmation.

Sash position -
Maintain bottom of
hood sash at indicated
level (arrows) or lower,
as shown on the hood
certification sticker.

Work position -
Position equipment
and chemicals at least
six inches inside the
face of the hood or
sash.

Avoid - Blocking face or back baffle with large

equipment (elevate equipment about two inches) and
using hood as a chemical storage area.

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XVII. BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
CABINETS (BSC)
Biological safety cabinets (also known as laminar flow
hoods) are different than fume hoods in that they
capture microbiological materials using a High
Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. Most BSCs
are not vented to the outside of the building.
Recommendations for the safe use of BSCs follow.

Flammable material use - This is usually prohibited

because of the potential for an explosive mixture to
develop due to the recirculation of air within the
cabinet.

Volatile toxic material use - Gases are not removed by

the HEPA filter and are therefore released to the lab
unless the BSC is vented to the outside of the
building.

Air intake grill - Avoid blocking this grill at the front

of the cabinet as this can affect product and personnel
safety.

UV light - A UV lamp is often used inside BSCs to

disinfect the inside surfaces of the cabinet. This type
of disinfection should only be done when no one is
using the BSC.

Clean benches - These provide HEPA-filtered air from

the back of the cabinet, across the work surface, and
out the face of the cabinet. Clean benches do not
provide personal protection from materials used in
them.

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XVIII. MEDICAL CONSULTATION
Incidents or conditions that cause a significant health
effect require medical attention in person. For minor
exposures with no symptoms, a telephone call to
Occupational Health Services may be adequate follow-
up. Following are instances when a medical
consultation is necessary. Information on how and
when to report an incident is also provided.

Cases requiring medical consultation

If a chemical exposure occurs, including 1) skin or
eye contact with hazardous materials, 2) exposure
during a chemical spill, or 3) health symptoms (such
as headache or rash) develop while working with
chemicals.
When air sampling indicates exposure above
OSHA's action level or permissible exposure level.
For any “on the job” injury.

Reporting procedures for medical consultation.

Complete Occupational Illness/Injury Report.

Report to Student Employee Health Service during
normal work hours.
Report to University Hospital Emergency
Admitting for evening and weekend incidents.

For a seriously ill or injured person who requires

transportation, call Wishard Ambulance Service at 9-911
and IUPUI Police Dispatch at 274-7911.

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XIX. WASTE SEGREGATION AND
DISPOSAL
Laboratory waste must be segregated into the waste
streams listed below for safe storage and disposal.
Information about each waste stream disposal follows.

Chemical waste

Follow all provisions of the Waste Disposal

Guidelines.
Segregate chemical wastes into separate containers.
Certain similar chemical groups, such as
flammable solvents, can be consolidated in the
same bottle.
Label waste containers using a “Waste Chemical
Label” available from EHS. Stock chemical wastes
in their original container with original label do
not need to be relabeled.
Recap chemical waste containers when not adding
waste to them.
Store chemical waste in closed containers.
Store waste containers in an appropriate location
prior to pickup.
For disposal, complete a Hazardous Materials
Manifest (see page 26) and send manifest to EHS
for chemical pickup.
When preparing for waste pickup, package waste
containers according to compatibility with dividers
or packaging that will prevent breakage in transit.
Cardboard boxes for chemical waste packaging are
available by calling EHS.

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Biological waste

Segregate biological waste into sharp and non-sharp

categories.
Sharp biohazards, including syringes, needles, all
glass, rigid plastic pipets, and Petri dishes, must be
placed in a “sharps container” (i.e. red plastic
container with “biohazard” symbol).
Non-sharp biohazards must be placed in a bag
marked with the "biohazard" symbol.

Disposal of biological waste may be accomplished in

two ways.
Autoclave in department, mark container
“treated,” and dispose as ordinary trash.
Call EHS at 274-4351 for pickup if you are located
outside of the hospitals and do not have an
autoclave available.

Glass and non-biologically contaminated sharps

All uncontaminated glass to be disposed should be

placed in a cardboard box marked “glass for disposal”.
When two-thirds full, the box should be taped shut
and placed with ordinary trash.

Radioactive and mixed wastes

All wastes with radioisotope content should be

referred to the Radiation Safety Office for disposal.

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XX. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANIFEST

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XXI. COMPRESSED GASES AND
CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS
Potential hazards encountered with these materials
include explosion, overexposure, crushed feet, a
broken-off valve, and frostbite. The following are
measures that will limit or eliminate injury when
working with compressed gases and cryogenic liquids.

Wear safety glasses when working with compressed

gas cylinders.
Wear goggles and a face shield when using
cryogenic liquids.
Secure gas cylinders in the upright position.
Keep valve cover on cylinder except when regulator
is attached.
Open main valve slowly.
Leak-test all connections, especially when using
hazardous gases.
Use a hand truck to move gas cylinders.
Wear loose-fitting thermal gloves when working
with cryogenic liquids.
Insure that cylinders remain labeled during their
entire life in the lab.
Store gas cylinders in a non-corrosive environment.

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XXII. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Following are recommendations for safe use of
electrical equipment.

All equipment with substantial current

requirements must be grounded.
Outlet expanders (3:1) and grounded-to-
ungrounded converters (cheater plugs) are not
allowed.
Extension cords should have overload breaker
protection and be used only as temporary wiring.
Damaged electrical cords must be replaced (not
repaired).
Ground fault circuit interrupts (GFCI) outlets or
equipment should be used within 5 feet of water
sources.
All sources of harmful electrical energy must be
isolated to prevent electrical shock by contact.

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XXIII. BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
Biohazards are operationally divided into three
categories. Recombinant DNA experimentation is
reviewed and approved by the Institutional Biosafety
Committee according to National Institutes of Health
(NIH) Guidelines ([Link]
guidelines/[Link]). Human blood and body
fluid exposure is controlled by the OSHA Bloodborne
Pathogens (BBP) regulation. Among other requirements,
the BBP standard requires an annual training program
for preventing transmission of infectious agents when
exposed to human blood and body fluids.

Precautions for use of all other biohazards are

recommended in the CDC/NIH publication Biosafety in
Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories ([Link]
[Link]/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl4/[Link]).
Biohazards are divided into biosafety levels 1 to 4, with 4
being the most significant health hazards. Practices for
safe use of biological agents at each level are provided in
this publication. The Campus Biohazard Committee
reviews and approves protocols involving non-
recombinant DNA experimentation.

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XXIV. ELECTROMAGNETIC
RADIATION HAZARDS
Equipment commonly used in laboratories can
produce hazardous amounts of electromagnetic
radiation. Information on the radiation types,
sources, and means of personal protection follow.

Ultraviolet Light (UV)

Depending on the wavelength and intensity,

overexposure to ultraviolet light can result in injury to
the skin and/or eyes. Several measures can be taken
to avoid this.

Enclose or shield the UV source - acrylic plastic

material, such as plexiglass, is an effective absorber
of UV light.
Protect eyes with UV-rated safety glasses or
goggles.
Protect exposed skin with face shields, long
sleeves, and long pants.

Lasers

Lasers can result in skin and/or eye injuries

depending on the type and intensity of the source.
Laser safety guidelines have been developed by the
American National Standards Institute. Lasers are
classified from 1 to 4 according to their power, with 1
being the least powerful and 4 the most powerful.
Safety measures to be followed during laser use are as
follows.

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 Completely enclose the laser system.
Use non-reflective and fire resistant background
materials.
Provide warning signs at the room entry for Class 3
and 4 lasers.
Provide interlock device or “laser in use” light for
Class 4 lasers.
Protect eyes with source and wavelength - specific
safety glasses/goggles.

X-Ray Radiation

X-Rays and electron beams are produced by laboratory

instruments such as diffractometers, gauging systems,
and electron microscopes. X-Ray radiation safety
services are provided by the Radiation Safety Office.

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 XXV. Chemical Incompatibility Chart
Chemical Incompatibilities
Acetic acid Chromic acid, nitric acid, hydroxyl
compounds, ethylene glycol, perchloric acid,
peroxides, permanganates
Acetylene Chlorine, bromine, copper, fluorine, silver,
mercury
Alkali/alkaline earth metals Water, chlorinated hydrocarbons, carbon
(e.g. potassium, sodium, dioxide, halogens
powdered magnesium)
Ammonia (anhydrous) Mercury, chlorine, iodine, bromine, HF
Carbon tetrachloride Sodium, potassium
Chromic acid/chromium Acetic acid, naphthalene, glycerol, alcohol,
flammable liquids, camphor
Chlorine (also bromine) Ammonia, acetylene, butadiene, butane,
methane, propane, hydrogen, sodium carbide,
finely divided metals, turpentine, benzene
Cyanides Acids
Flammable liquids Ammonium nitrate, chromic acid, hydrogen
peroxide, nitric acid, halogens
Hydrofluoric acid (anhyd) Ammonia (aqueous or anhydrous)
Hydrogen peroxide Copper, chromium, iron, most metals or their
salts, alcohols, organic and conbustible matls.
Iodine Acetylene, hydrogen, ammonia (aq or anh)
Mercury Acetylene, ammonia, fulminic acid
Nitric acid (concentrated) Acetic acid, aniline, chromic acid, hydrogen
sulfide, flammables, any heavy metals (brass)
Nitrites Acids
Oxygen Oils, grease, flammables, hydrogen
Perchloric acid Acetic anhydride, alcohol, paper, wood,
grease, oils, bismuth and its alloys
Peroxides (organic) Acids (organic or mineral), friction, heat

Phosphorus pentoxide Water, halogenated agents

Sulfuric acid Potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate

potassium permanganate, (similar compounds
of light metals such as sodium and lithium)

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 TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Environmental Health and Safety
Director ...........................................................274-1388
Environmental Manager (Hazardous and
Infectious Wastes) .....................................274-4351
Industrial Hygiene/Lab Safety Manager- ........274-2829
Biosafety Manager ............................................274-2830
All Other Areas ................................................274-2005

Other Safety/Health Areas

Radiation Safety Office ....................................274-4797
Hospital Safety Office ......................................274-0400
Occupational Health Services .........................274-8214

Emergencies
Police ................................................................274-7911
Fire ....................................................................274-2311
Emergency Medical Service.................................... 9-911
Utilities .............................................................278-1900
State Poison Control Center ...........................962-2323

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