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Lab Safety – Types of Hazards<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Any laboratory personnel would know the number of ways in which they can injure themselves or others. It\u2019s one reason why it\u2019s a key component in the laboratory design and construction process. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has published one of the most comprehensive and detailed safety regulations on this subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

The infographic below discusses the various kinds of hazards that we can observe in the laboratory, what they can do to us and what is used to mitigate them. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Types of Hazards<\/strong><\/td>\nInformation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemical\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Types \u2013 Cancer causing, Toxic, Irritants, Explosives, Sensitizers & those absorbed by our blood<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Laboratory standard: OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1450)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Includes hazard identification, chemical hygiene plan, information & training, exposure monitoring, medical consultations & examinations<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Formaldehyde standard: OSHA\u00a0 (29 CFR 1910.1048)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • All chemicals must include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) \u2013 Detailed information about the chemical<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Risk Mitigator \u2013 Fume Hoods<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biological<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Types \u2013 Sourced from body fluids, culture specimens, cadavers, tissue specimens etc. Includes toxins & harmful microbes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Laboratory Standard: OSHA Codes of Federal Regulations (Section 73.3, 121.3,121.4)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Examples: Anthrax, Ricin, Botulism, Blood borne diseases, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Animals must be handled by experienced personnel only<\/span><\/li>\n
  • All samples need to include MSDS on Infectious Agents information<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Risk Mitigator: Biosafety Cabinets<\/a>, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Physical<\/span><\/td>\n\n