Handbook for Laboratory Safety
- 1st Edition - May 5, 2022
- Authors: Benjamin R. Sveinbjornsson, Sveinbjorn Gizurarson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 3 2 0 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 3 2 1 - 0
Handbook for Laboratory Safety provides insights into what you should expect when you enter a laboratory, along with how to behave in these specialized work environments. It is a p… Read more
Handbook for Laboratory Safety provides insights into what you should expect when you enter a laboratory, along with how to behave in these specialized work environments. It is a practical book that can be used as a general introduction to laboratory safety, but also works as a resource for employees or students who do laboratory work. Students could carry this book in their backpack, whereas university/institute/company laboratories could place the book in every laboratory as a reference. This book is also ideally suited for essential courses for students, (new) employees or laboratory technicians who are starting their work in a laboratory environment.
- Helps increase safety awareness and safety culture in laboratories
- Provides a handy reference for situations where students or workers need to quickly look up specific information
- Aids with risk assessment in various situations
Students in chemistry and chemical engineering; University/Institute/Company laboratories; Managers responsible for and/or run risk assessment for the work carried out in a laboratory
1. Introduction to Safety
Abstract
Safety mindset and safety cultures
Be familiar with the facilities
Never work alone in the laboratory
Food, beverages, and smelling in lab
Smoking and alcohol
Personal state of mind
The importance of proper preparation
PACE yourself
Keep it clean and organized
At the end of the day
2. Personal Protective Equipment
Abstract
Overview of Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Lab coat
Shoes and long pants
Gloves
Respiratory protection and masks
Hair
Lead apron and shields
3. The Laboratory
Abstract
Hazards in the laboratory
Safety features in lab
Primary work environment
Biological storage
Chemical storage
Gas storage and gas use in lab
Glassware and general storage
Transportation in or between laboratories
Electrical safety
A few useful laboratory instruments
Waves (microwaves, radiowaves, and light)
Proper protocols are the key to success
4. Chemicals
Abstract
Taste, smell, and texture
Importance of preparation
Safety data sheets (SDS)
Chemical labels
Toxic compounds
Toxicity assessment for chemical mixtures
Corrosives – acids and bases
Gases
Explosives
Flammable compounds and oxidizers
Cryogenics and other extremely cold compounds
Working with extremely hazardous chemicals
Permanent and temporary storage containers
Storage and labeling of synthesized products
Hazard and Precautionary Statements (H- and P-codes)
5. Biohazards
Abstract
Introduction
Hand washing
Biological Safety Laboratory (BSL)
Hazard classes
Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC)
Vaccinations
6. Radioactive materials
Abstract
Introduction
The laboratory
Risk factor and laboratory type
Bookkeeping and monitoring
Risk for exposure
Radioactive compounds
7. Waste management
Abstract
Waste Disposal Rules and Regulations
Labeling of hazardous waste
Waste containers
Sorting of hazardous chemicals
Disposal of biological samples and biohazards
Disposal of radioactive material
Institutional waste disposal
8. Chemical, biological and radioactive spills
Abstract
Introduction
First response to a chemical spill
Laboratory spill kits
Response to chemical spill
Radioactive material
Biological hazards
9. Accidents
Abstract
Introduction
The eyes
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
Burns and frostbites
Needle punctures
Emergency shower
First aid
10. Fire safety and prevention
Abstract
Introduction
Fire
Types of fire
Peroxide forming chemicals
Compounds incompatible with water and air
In an event of a fire, do the following
Preventive measures
Fire extinguishers and fire alarms
Evacuation plans and exercises
11. Pregnancy and lactation
Abstract
Introduction
Fetal development and exposure
Exposure to chemicals and microbes
12. Occupational health and response plans
Abstract
Introduction
Management and Organizational Structure
Reporting accidents
Healthy environment
Risk management
Emergency Response Plans
An explosion or a major chemical spill
Earthquakes
Attacks and break-ins
Other dangers that can arise
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 5, 2022
- Language: English
BS
Benjamin R. Sveinbjornsson
Benjamín Ragnar Sveinbjörnsson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Iceland. He obtained his B.Sc. in chemistry from the Unviersity of Iceland (2009) and Ph.D. in Chemistry from California Institute of Technology in 2014. After his studies at Caltech he joined Pomona College as the Robbins Postdoctoral fellow before joining the Faculty of Physical Sciences within the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland. He has served in the safety group for the Institute of Physical Sciences and Faculty of Physical Sciences since 2018 and has been involved in teaching a safety course at the university. He is also currently the chairman of the Icelandic Chemical Society.
Affiliations and expertise
Chemistry Department, University of Iceland, IcelandSG
Sveinbjorn Gizurarson
Sveinbjorn Gizurarson, PhD, is Professor in Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics at the University of Iceland. He obtained his MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) in completed his Ph.D. from the same university. After being PostDoc at National Institute of Health of Japan (Tokyo, Japan), he moved to Reykjavik and started working at the University of Iceland. He has an Honorary Research Professor position at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, in Blantyre, Malawi and has a guest position at the Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida, USA. He has developed a formulation, that resulted in a rescue drug to treat cluster seizures, called Nayzilam®. Dr. Gizurarson has been involved in laboratory safety since 1987 and was instrumental in starting the University of Iceland‘s safety committee and has served as the chair of the committee since its start.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Iceland, IcelandRead Handbook for Laboratory Safety on ScienceDirect