Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposing of Chemicals

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals combines two bestsellers-Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories and Prudent Practices for Disposal of Chemicals from Laboratories. These titles have served for more than a decade as leading sources of chemical safety guidelines for the laboratory. Developed by experts from academia and industry, with specialties in areas of chemical sciences, pollution prevention, and laboratory safety, Prudent Practices for Safety in Laboratories provides step-by-step planning procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals. The volume explores the current culture of laboratory safety and provides an updated guide to federal regulations. Designed around a recommended workflow protocol for experiments, the book provides practical information on assessing hazards, managing chemicals, disposing of wastes, and more! This volume updates and combines two National Academy Press bestsellers--Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories and Prudent Practices for Disposal of Chemicals from Laboratories--which have served for more than a decade as leading sources of chemical safety guidelines for the laboratory. Developed by experts from academia and industry, with specialties in such areas as chemical sciences, pollution prevention, and laboratory safety, Prudent Practices for Safety in Laboratories provides step-by-step planning procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals. The volume explores the current culture of laboratory safety and provides an updated guide to federal regulations. Organized around a recommended workflow protocol for experiments, the book offers prudent practices designed to promote safety and it includes practical information on assessing hazards, managing chemicals, disposing of wastes, and more. Prudent Practices for Safety in Laboratories is essential reading for people working with laboratory chemicals: research chemists, technicians, safety officers, chemistry educators, and students. The Culture Of Laboratory Safety -- Prudent Planning Of Experiments -- Evaluating Hazards And Assessing Risks In The Laboratory -- Management Of Chemicals -- Working With Chemicals -- Working With Laboratory Equipment -- Disposal Of Waste -- Laboratory Facilities -- Governmental Regulation Of Laboratories. Committee On Prudent Practices For Handling, Storage, And Disposal Of Chemicals In Laboratories, Board On Chemical Sciences And Technology, Commission On Physical Sciences, Mathematics, And Applications, National Research Council. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.