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 Laboratory
Safety
Electrical
Safety in the Laboratory (LAB-001)
Train employees to avoid electrical fires. Covers: fundamentals: amps,
circuits, circuit breakers, grounding and GFI protection; avoiding common
electrical hazards; choosing equipment for use with flammables; fires and
other emergencies. (12 min., 1993, English)
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Lab:
Flammables & Explosives (LAB-002)
Train your employees on safe handling of flammables and explosives.
Includes: flash point, flammable limits, ignition temperature; use of MSDS;
spill and emergency procedures; transport and storage of flammables; waste
disposal. (8 min., 1993, English)
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Lab:
Materials Safety Data Sheets (LAB-003)
OSHA requires that Material Safety Data Sheets be available to employees for
each hazardous chemical they use. This video guides your staff in
understanding the information MSDS provides, including complete coverage of
each section and how to use them to protect oneself. Encourage your lab
employees to use them correctly! (14 min., 1993, English)
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Lab:
Safety Showers and Eye Washes (LAB-004)
Laboratory employees must be prepared for emergencies. Use this video to
increase their awareness and preparedness. Discusses: effective shower and
eye wash requirements; knowing locations and how to use each, even with eyes
closed!; maintaining and using each effectively. (8 min., 1993, English)
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Laboratory
Hoods (LAB‑005)
Hoods are used for many laboratory operations. Make sure employees
effectively minimize their exposure to hazards by using the hood correctly.
Contains: principles of chemical exhaust hood operation; hood tests: cross
drafts, face velocity, adjustments; hood use to maintain air flow and
maximize safety; biohazard and specialized hoods; fires, spills and
ventilation malfunctions. (13 min., 1993, English)
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Laboratory
Safety (LAB‑006)
Comprehensive material covering the full realm of OSHA laboratory standards
under 29 CFR Part 1910.1450. 3-part video and manual include all required
topics: Right-to-Know, PPE, fire safety, housekeeping, monitoring, chemical
storage, disposal and spills, engineering controls, recordkeeping and more.
(43 min., 1996, English) LIP
Laboratory
Safety Orientation (LAB-007)
This video introduces or reviews the safety concerns in the laboratory.
Heightens safety awareness with a thorough discussion of many topics,
including hazard communications; PPE; housekeeping; use of hoods; glassware
and chemical use; chemical storage; waste disposal and emergency procedures.
(10 min., 1993, English) LIP
OSHA
Laboratory Standard Update (LAB-009)
Comply with OSHA 1910.1450 employee training and retraining requirements.
Employees will take personal responsibility for a clean and safe laboratory.
Includes: chemical hazard concepts and chemical hygiene plan; safe handling
- PPE, hoods, MSDS, labeling; clean-up, disposal and emergency procedures.
(22 min., 1997, English) LIP
Planning
for Laboratory Emergencies (LAB-010)
A great source of introductory information concerning emergencies. Encourage
your staff to learn the details of your company policies, while providing
basic safety concepts. Includes: steps in dealing with a fire; fire
extinguishers - classes and fires they fight, PASS; concerns and actions for
chemical spills; safety showers and eye washes. (15 min., 1993, English)
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Preventing
Contamination (LAB-011)
In the laboratory, contaminants can be inadvertently spread through
carelessness. Increase awareness among your staff and give them practical
advice for avoiding the problems. Covers: four routes of contaminant entry
into the body; use of PPE and engineering controls; safe practices: good
housekeeping and keeping contaminants isolated; awareness of others in the
laboratory. (10 min., 1993, English) LIP
Safe
Handling of Laboratory Glassware (LAB-012)
Glass is used in a multitude of ways in the lab - remind your employees that
it is fragile and can be the source of accidents and injuries. Reviews: Safe
use - inspection, handling; tubing and vacuum operations; glassware cleaning
and storage; accident procedures. (13 min., 1993, English)
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See
also:
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Laboratory
Ergonomics (ERG‑011)
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Lab
Safety: Under the Hood (HZC‑010)
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