Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students

by Hill, Robert H.; Finster, David

• ISBN13: 9780470344286
• ISBN10: 0470344288
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-20
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Provides knowledge and models of good practice needed by students to work safely in the laboratory as they progress through four years of undergraduate laboratory work Each topic is divided into layers of progressively more advanced and appropriate safety issues so that most topics are covered several times, at increasing levels of depth Develops a strong safety ethic by continuous reinforcement of safety; to recognize, assess, and manage laboratory hazards; and to plan for response to laboratory emergencies Ancillary materials include quizzes, discussion guides, and website materials

Author Biography

ROBERT H. HILL, Jr, PhD, has more than thirty years of experience working in the occupational and environmental health community at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He has worked in the CDC research laboratories of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Center for Environmental Health. Dr. Hill has also worked in the Office of Health and Safety, serving as acting director.

DAVID C. FINSTER, PhD, teaches chemistry at Wittenberg University, where he has served as chair of the Chemistry Department. He is also the university's Chemical Hygiene Officer and a Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (NRCC, 1999). In addition, Dr. Finster has presented numerous talks and workshops on the application of intellectual development theory to learning science and chemistry.

Table of Contents

Safety Ethics, Principles, and Practices

The Four Principles of Safety

What is Green Chemistry?

Re-thinking Safety: Learning from Laboratory Incidents

Green Chemistry in Organic Chemistry

Fostering a Safety Culture

Employers' Expectations of Safety Skills for New Chemists

Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Safety

Green Chemistry - The Big Picture

Emergency Response

Responding to Laboratory Emergencies

Fire Emergencies in Introductory Courses

Chemical Spills: On You and in the Lab oratory

First Aid in Chemistry Laboratories

Fire Emergencies in Organic and Advanced Courses

Chemical Spills: Containment and Clean-up

Understanding and Communicating about Laboratory Hazards

Routes of Exposure to Hazards

Learning the Language of Safety: Signs, Symbols, and Labels

Finding Hazard Information Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Information Resources About Laboratory Hazards and Safety

Interpreting MSDS Information

Chemical Hygiene Plans

Recognizing Laboratory Hazards: Toxic Substances and Biological Agents

Introduction to Toxicology

Acute Toxicity

Chronic Toxicity

Carcinogens

Biotransformation, Bioaccumulation, and Elimination of Toxicants

Biological Hazards and Biosafety

Recognizing Laboratory Hazards: Physical Hazards

Corrosive Hazards in Introductory Chemistry Laboratories

Flammables - Chemicals with Burning Passions

Corrosives in Advanced Laboratories

The Chemistry of Fire and Explosions

Incompatibles A Clash of Violent Proportions

Gas Cylinders and Cryogenic Liquid Tanks

Peroxides Potentially Explosive Hazards

Reactive and Unstable Laboratory Chemicals

Hazards from Low or High Pressure Systems

Electrical Hazards

Housekeeping in the Research Lab - The Dangers of Messy Labs

Non-ionizing Radiation and Electric and Magnetic Fields

An Array of Rays: Ionizing Radiation Hazards in the Laboratory

Cryogenic Hazards A Chilling Experience

Runaway Reactions

Hazards of Catalysts

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment - Living Safely with Hazards

Using the GHS to Evaluate Chemical Toxic Hazards

Understanding Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)

Assessing Chemical Exposure

Working or Visiting in a New Laboratory

Safety Planning for New Experiments

Minimizing, Controlling and Managing Hazards

Managing Risk Making Decisions about Safety

Laboratory Eye Protection

Protecting Your Skin Clothes, Gloves and Tools

Chemical Hoods in Introductory Laboratories

More about Eye and Face Protection

Protecting Your Skin in Advanced Laboratories

Containment and Ventilation in Advanced Laboratories

Safety Measures for Common Laboratory Operations

Radiation Safety

Laser Safety

Biological Safety Cabinets

Protective Clothing and Respirators

Safety in the Research Laboratory

Process Safety for Chemical Operations

Chemical Management: Inspections, Storage, Wastes, and Security

Introduction to Handling Chemical Wastes

Storing Flammables and Corrosives

Doing Your Own Safety Inspection

Managing Chemicals in Your Laboratory

Chemical Inventories and Storage

Handling Hazardous Laboratory Waste

Chemical Security

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