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Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals
F. Working with Flammable Chemicals,
95
G. Working with Highly Reactive or Explosive Chemicals,
96
H. Working with Compressed Gases,
104
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WORKING WITH LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
107
A. Introduction,
109
B. Working with Water-Cooled Equipment,
109
C. Working with Electrically Powered Laboratory Equipment,
109
D. Working with Compressed Gases,
121
E. Working with High/Low Pressures and Temperatures,
126
F. Using Personal Protective, Safety, and Emergency Equipment,
131
G. Emergency Procedures,
137
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DISPOSAL OF WASTE
139
A. Introduction,
141
B. Chemically Hazardous Waste,
141
C. Multihazardous Waste,
150
D. Procedures for the Laboratory-Scale Treatment of Surplus and Waste Chemicals,
160
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LABORATORY FACILITIES
173
A. Introduction,
175
B. Laboratory Inspection Programs,
175
C. Laboratory Ventilation,
178
D. Room Pressure Control Systems,
193
E. Special Systems,
193
F. Maintenance of Ventilation Systems,
194
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GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION OF LABORATORIES
197
A. Introduction,
198
B. Risk and Regulation,
198
C. The OSHA Laboratory Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories,
202
D. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
205
E. The Clean Air Act,
209
F. SARA Title III, Community Right-To-Know and Emergency Notification and Response,
210
G. The Toxic Substances Control Act,
210
H. Regulation of Laboratory Design and Construction,
212
BIBLIOGRAPHY
213
APPENDIXES
217
A OSHA Laboratory Standard
219
B Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries
235
INDEX
415