Using, storing and handling hazardous chemicals safely requires more than finding an empty spot in the warehouse to put them and taking a token glance at the first section of the Safety Data Sheets ...

The primary goals of safe chemical storage are to reduce risk by minimizing quantities of chemicals stored, avoiding contact between incompatible chemicals, and preventing hazardous storage conditions ...

Segregate bases from acids, metals, explosives, organic peroxides and easily ignitable materials. Do not store aqueous sodium and potassium hydroxide solutions in aluminum drip trays. These will ...

When the hazardous chemical(s) is ready to be picked-up, the following procedure must be followed: Respect the compatibility of hazardous waste content prior to mixing. For more information refer to ...

The following is an example of a correctly used Standard Operating Procedure form. Strong inorganic acids are highly corrosive to skin, eyes, and the respiratory system. Avoid skin contact and ...

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) EHS Department is required to track certain permitted chemicals on campus. Below are a list of procedures for the purchase, receiving, storage, and disposing of ...

Fail-Safe: An experiment that is being monitored by a device to shut down the experiment if, for instance, a loss in water pressure or electricity to the experiment could cause a fire, explosion, or ...

It is the responsibility of the RIT EH&S Department to help ensure faculty, staff, students, and visitors have a safe and healthy working and learning environment in all RIT owned and operated ...