We have included information concerning safe practices, the use of personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, use and storage of chemicals, and the proper methods of waste disposal. This information is intended to help those in the laboratory minimize the hazards to themselves and their colleagues. We promote the idea of providing information to laboratory personnel regarding the requirements under the Texas Hazard Communication Act. These requirements include chemical labeling, employee education, and access to Material Safety Data Sheets. Because laboratories involve numerous chemicals, procedures, and operations, they require extensive safety precautions.
Laboratory safety involves chemical safety, fire safety, electrical safety, and other safety issues.
All of these subjects are covered in detail in the Laboratory Safety Manual , which has been distributed to all laboratories and to all Principal Investigators on this campus. At the end of this section is a Table of Contents listing the subjects covered in this manual. 5250, if you need a copy. Administrative and engineering controls can help minimize laboratory risks. However, safety conscious workers using good laboratory practices are the most important component of laboratory safety.