Therefore, when heating perchloric acid above ambient temperature, a perchloric acid fume hood with a water wash down system or a local scrubbing or trapping system must be used. All personnel must wear PPE appropriate for the hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory. Laboratories where hazardous materials or operations are present must provide an emergency contact card, updated at least annually. This card should be posted on each laboratory entrance. A recommended form with the information needed by emergency responders is available from the CBL Safety Coordinator.
Smoking is forbidden in all campus buildings by state law.
If you have been using chemicals, be sure to wash your hands before smoking. Spill preparedness . Before working with chemicals, assess potential spill hazards. Each laboratory worker should be familiar with general spill response procedures and the location of spill response supplies. All necessary personal protective equipment and spill cleanup materials must be readily available for emergency use.