The following documents, forms, and programs relate to general lab safety considerations.
Lab Safety
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3D Printers: This SOP details basic safe work practices to follow when working... read more
Cut and Puncture Prevention: Cuts and punctures are the most common type of... read more
Electrical Safety In the Lab: The typical laboratory contains a wide variety of... read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation that applies to emergency... read more
Each year we have one or two storms severe enough that the safety of the campus community is in... read more
Ergonomics In the Lab: There are many job tasks performed in the research... read more
First Aid Kits for Labs: Lab personnel often ask what should be included in a... read more
Freezer Defrosting: Laboratories desire stable temperature storage for... read more
Furnaces for Laboratories: There are various types of laboratory furnaces,... read more
Glove Related Contact Reactions: Gloves are important personal protective... read more
Guidelines For Children And Unauthorized Persons In Labs And Other Potentially Hazardous Areas ... read more
Hotplate Safety: This fact sheet details safe work practices to mitigate... read more
Lab Coat Pick-up/Drop-off Locations: This document is a list of the current lab coat pick up and... read more
Lab Coat Sizing Guide: Need to find the right size lab coat? Use our sizing guide to help. ... read more
Accidents can occur even after conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing... read more
All laboratory incidents (exposures, injuries, spills, leaks, near misses) should be reported... read more
Lab Safety Coordinators (LSCs) play an important role in promoting safety awareness and... read more
Lab Safety Training Handout: Please use the handout to accompany the online lab... read more
Lab Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan: This document is a template that faculty PI's or lab... read more
The University's Chemical Hygiene Plan can be downloaded from SciShield: ... read more
Laser Cutter SOP: This SOP outlines the requirements and best practices for use... read more
Liability Release Form for Children and Unauthorized Persons in Labs and Other Potentially... read more
Mercury and Mercury Containing Devices: Mercury is a neurotoxin and can also... read more
Mineral Dusts: This SOP details the basic safe work practices to follow when... read more
Welcome to UMass Amherst! The following is meant to provide basic information to new principal... read more
Lab Noise Fact Sheet: Noise in the laboratory can be damaging to hearing of... read more
Lab Ovens: Laboratory ovens are standard equipment found in most clinical,... read more
PI Guidance for Lab Assessment Process in SciShield: Please use this guide you through the... read more
PI Guidance for Lab Set Up in SciShield: Please use this guide to get your lab setup in... read more
PI Guidance on Adding and Removing Laser Equipment in SciShield: Please use this guide to check... read more
Prior Approval for Work With Particularly Hazardous Materials or Processes: Experiments that can... read more
Individuals who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing a child while working in a lab and... read more
Shared Lab Spaces: To help navigate the unique challenges of sharing, UMass Environmental Health... read more
Check out our safety shorts collection of videos below! If you have ideas for safety videos... read more
Do I have to use SciShield?
You will need to set up your lab profile in SciShield, and you will... read more
Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Lab: Slips, trips and falls at work are the... read more
Soldering: This SOP discusses hazard mitigation strategies and requirements for... read more
SOP Development Factsheet: This document provides guidance on developing Standard Operating... read more
Lab Self Inspection Guide: Please use this guide to ensure that your lab remains safe and... read more
Vacuum Pumps: This fact sheet talks about four main types of vacuum pumps (... read more
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing: This SOP briefly describes different types of... read more
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