HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES
In the Chemistry Department
1. Safety equipment available from Central Scientific Stores.
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Vermiculite-Bicarbonate absorbent for acid spills.
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Containers for broken glass and sharps.
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Lab coats and all varieties of gloves, masks, and goggles.
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First Aid station and Oxygen mask.
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Bloodborne pathogen response suits.
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Mercury spill clean up kits
2. Safety equipment in the labs.
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Fire extinguishers
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Eye wash stations
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Drenching showers, both hand-held and full body
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Broken glass containers, broom and dustpan.
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Fume hoods
3. Right-To-Know Information
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Chemistry Department's Chemical Hygiene Plan, available at Central Scientific
Stores, every faculty research laboratory, Chemistry Department main
office & from Dr. Michael Setter, our Chemical Hygiene Officer.
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Material Safety Data Sheets located at Central Scientific Stores and the
labs.
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Departmental Safety Policy provided to all undergraduate students on the
first day of laboratory courses who will read and sign a copy to be retained
in the department. Copies available from Central Scientific Stores and
posted on the bulletin board outside SC 240.
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Various other reference books containing chemical hazard information located
in the John A. Carrabine Computer Lab, Central Scientific Stores, and the
Chemistry Department main office
* Aldrich Library of Safety Data
* Merck Index
* CRC Handbook
* Physicians Desk Reference
* Handbook of Compressed Gases
Revision: 6-11-2004
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