Description: This book is essential reading for people working with laboratory chemicals: research chemists, technicians, safety officers, chemistry educators, and students.
Committee on Prudent Practices for Handling, Storage, and Disposal of Chemicals in Laboratories, National Research Council
Knovel Release Date:
Aug 22, 2007
Knovel Subject Area(s):
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Safety & Industrial Hygiene
Description:
Developed by experts from academia and industry, with specialties in such areas as chemical sciences, pollution prevention, and laboratory safety, It 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.