{"id":3912,"date":"2011-01-06T11:14:36","date_gmt":"2011-01-06T16:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=3912"},"modified":"2021-09-28T09:33:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T13:33:52","slug":"lab-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/laboratory-safety-home\/laboratory-safety-programs-services\/lsc-toolkit\/lab-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab Resources- Tools and Posters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This section provides the Laboratory Safety Coordinator with additional training resources including posters, videos, and training tools.\u00a0These resources can be used to increase safety awareness, promote best practices, and to help evaluate and improve laboratory techniques in conjunction with\u00a0assigned EHS Research Safety Specialists.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Posters\">Posters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tools\">Tools\u00a0for Lab-Specific Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a name=\"Posters\"><\/a>General Lab Safety<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2015\/09\/Glass-Box-Memo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glass Box Memo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Job Hazard Analysis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/ehs-topics\/safe-work-practices\/jha\/\">information<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/researchsupport\/forms-policies\/job-hazard-analysis-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">form<\/a>. A tool to help you build your in lab training, standard operation procedures and find gaps in process and safety.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2011\/01\/Proper-Attire-in-Boston-University-Labs.pdf\">Proper Attire in Boston University Labs<\/a> Place this poster in a common area of your lab as a reminder to your team about appropriate lab attire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2011\/01\/Lab-Sustainability_4_2012.pdf\">Lab Sustainability<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/researchsupport\/forms-policies\/autoclave-safety-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Autoclave Safety Guidelines:<\/a> Place in autoclave rooms and lab support areas\u00a0as a reminder to your team about safety guidelines for autoclave use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/researchsupport\/forms-policies\/lab-equipment-dryerovenwasher-safety-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oven and Dryer Safety Guidelines:<\/a> Place in lab support areas or other applicable locations\u00a0as a reminder to your team about safety guidelines for dishwasher, glassware dryer and \u00a0oven use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2017\/08\/CharcoalCanisterGuidelines.pdf\">Charcoal Canister Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Biological Safety Posters and Forms<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2011\/01\/Protecting-Vacuum-Systems1.pdf\">Protecting Vacuum Systems<\/a> Place this poster near your vacuum system set up as a reminder to your team about proper set up and protection of your vacuum system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/ehs-topics\/biological\/containment\/biological-safety-cabinet-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Use of a Biosafety Cabinet <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/ehs-topics\/lsc-toolkit\/lab-resources\/rotary-microtome-and-cryostat-safety-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rotary Microtome and Cryostat Safety Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/laboratory-safety-home\/laboratory-safety-policies\/exposure-control-plan-ecp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exposure Control Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2011\/01\/Bunsen-Burners-in-Biological-Safety-Cabinets.pdf\">Bunsen Burners in Biological Safety Cabinets<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Chemical Safety Posters<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Training your laboratory with the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/researchsupport\/compliance\/laboratory-safety\/changes-to-osha-hazard-communication-standard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Global Harmonization Standards<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2016\/05\/GHS-Hazard-Pictograms.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GHS Hazard Pictograms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2016\/06\/GHS-Label-template.pdf\">GHS Label template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2016\/06\/GHS-Label-for-10bleach.pdf\">GHS Label for 10% bleach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2016\/06\/GHS-Label-for-70ethanol.pdf\">GHS Label for 70% ethanol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2011\/01\/Management-and-Safety-of-Peroxide-Forming-Chemicals.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Management and Safety of Peroxide Forming Chemicals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2010\/12\/Flammable-Liquid-Storage-Capacities-Chart.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flammable Liquid Storage Capacities <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/researchsupport\/compliance\/laboratory-safety\/chemical-segregation-and-storage-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chemical Segregation and Storage Chart:<\/a> Place <a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2011\/03\/Chemical-Segregation-and-Storage-Chart.pdf\">this poster<\/a> near your chemical storage cabinets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Chemical Information Sheets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/ehs\/files\/2011\/01\/SODIUM-AZIDE-CIS.pdf\">SODIUM AZIDE CIS<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Hazardous Waste<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2010\/07\/SAA-Sign-2018.pdf\">Setting Up a Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ehs\/files\/2010\/05\/Haz-Waste-Determination-Handout.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hazardous Waste Determination <\/a>Characteristics and concerns for hazardous waste disposal<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/researchsupport\/compliance\/laboratory-safety\/chemical-labeling-and-waste-management\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hazardous Waste Labeling<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"Tools\"><\/a>Tools to Help You with Lab-Specific Training<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cameochemicals.noaa.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NOAA Cameo Chemicals<\/a> This site, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a great additional tool (beyond SDS) to help you teach your personnel when a chemical fume hood may be needed for an experiment, and can also help you determine chemical compatibilities.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.glogerm.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glo-Germ Kits<\/a> The Glo-Germ Kits use a non-toxic fluorescein powder, gel, or lotion that allows you to visualize effectiveness of various techniques.* Use this kit to assess biological and chemical safety; examples include evaluating aseptic technique, handwashing practices, transport and packaging, evaluate competencies of new employees,\u00a0and identify\u00a0potential sources of contamination in your laboratory.<\/p>\n<p>* Please contact your Department Safety Advisor to create collaborative and effective assessments using these kits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Top\">Return to top of page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This section provides the Laboratory Safety Coordinator with additional training resources including posters, videos, and training 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