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Title:	Laboratory health and safety compliance guide for private colleges and universities
Author:	Ochs, Gina Marie
View Online:	njit-etd1993-125 (xiv, 207 pages ~ 6.9 MB pdf)
Department:	Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Gage, Howard (Committee chair) Park, Min-Yong (Committee member) Abdel-Malek, Layek (Committee member)
Date:	1993-05
Keywords:	Laboratories -- Safety measures Education -- Research -- Laboratories -- Safety measures
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	Academic laboratories are presented with the unique challenge of ensuring the health and safety of all people involved in daily activities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently enacted the regulation 29 CFR 1910.1450, "Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories," which applies to all private employers (including colleges and universities). In this work, a guide is developed to assist private colleges and universities comply with applicable governmental regulations and to ensure the health and safety of all individuals involved with laboratory activities. Academic laboratories warrant special consideration because of the nature of experimentation (variation in research and classroom activities) and the large turnover in personnel (students). The presented document, "Laboratory Health and Safety Compliance Guide for Private Colleges and Universities" enables each academic institution to select the appropriate material to develop a comprehensive health and safety program tailored to its specific needs. The proper utilization of the guide will not only ensure compliance with applicable governmental regulations, but will also provide a safe environment in which to work, study and learn.