Chemical Safety

This standard provides the detailed, technical guidelines for safe use of lasers and laser systems. Control measures are defined for four laser classifications. Members of the Z136 Committee included representatives from a large number of organizations in various fields that employ lasers, including medical, industrial, physical and engineering societies. Technical information on measurements, calculations and biological effects are also provided in the appendices.

Expanded and updated, this edition provides information on planning and building a facility, developing an organization infrastructure, planning for emergencies and contingencies, choosing the correct equipment, developing operational plans, and meeting regulatory requirements. Provides reference to OSHA safety standards and government regulations. Thoroughly revised, this edition includes new OSHA laboratory safety standards, the 1994 NRC radiation safety standards, guidelines for X-ray use in hospitals, enforcement of standards for dealing with blood-borne pathogens, OSHA actions covering hazardous waste operations and emergency response, and the latest CDC guidelines for research with microbial hazards. Editor is experienced laboratory safety professional.

Provides a thorough discussion of the design, function, specifications, testing and proper use of laboratory fume hoods. Intended for staff involved in purchasing or designing new hoods, planning or upgrading individual laboratories or multi-laboratory buildings, and evaluating existing laboratory facilities for hood safety. Includes chapters on room air patterns, hood designs, qualitative and quantitative testing, specifications, and personnel training issues. Numerous line drawings are used to illustrate the text. Includes glossary.