Physical Hazards

There are also numerous physical hazards encountered by laboratory personnel on a regular basis. As with chemical hazards, having good awareness of these hazards, good preplanning, use of personal protective equipment and following basic safety rules can go a long way in preventing accidents involving physical hazards.

- Introduction and Purpose
  - Policy
  - Responsibilities
- Employee Information and Training
- Safe Chemical Use
  - Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
  - National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Diamond
  - Safety Data Sheets
  - Minimize Exposure to Chemicals
  - Routes of Chemical Entry
  - Chemical Exposure Limits
  - Chemical Exposure Monitoring
  - Toxicity
  - Chemical Labeling
  - General Storage Guidelines
  - Transportation of Chemicals
  - Chemical Segregation
- Chemical Hazards
  - Flammable and Combustible Materials
  - Explosives
  - Spontaneously Combustible
  - Dangerous When Wet
  - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
  - Peroxide Forming Compounds
  - Health Hazards
  - Corrosives
  - Compress Gasses
  - Nanomaterials
- Particularly Hazardous Substances
  - Handling and Storage Guidelines
- Control Measures
  - Engineering Controls
  - Personal Protective Equipment
  - Administrative Controls
- Physical Hazards
  - Compressed Gases
  - Electrical Hazards
  - Trip Hazards
  - Pressure and Vacuum Devices
  - Cryogens
  - High Temperature Applications
  - Ergonomics
  - Nanomaterials and Related Inhalation Hazards
- Emergencies and Exposures
  - Emergency Response Equipment
  - Emergency Response Guide for Laboratories
    - Fires
    - Spills
  - Incident Reporting
  - Medical Consultations and Evaluations
- Other Hazards
- Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal
  - Hazardous Waste Program
  - Hazardous Waste Storage Requirements
  - Hazardous Waste
  - Non-hazardous Waste
  - Additional Waste Types
  - Sink Disposal
- Record Keeping
- Appendix A: Globe Selection
- Appendix B: Chemical Segregation
- Appendix C: Particularly Hazardous Substances
- Appendix D: Information on Chemical Exposures from Health Hazards
- Appendix E: Standard Operating Procedures Guide
- Appendix F: Safe Use of Pyrophoric Reagents
- Appendix G: Information on Controlled Substances
- Appendix H: Risk Assessment Guide
- Appendix I: Laboratory Emergency Readiness Guide
- Appendix J: Inspection Guide
- Appendix K: Chemical Inventory Guide
- Appendix L: Lab Equipment Guide
- Appendix M: Laboratory Management Guide
- Appendix N: Reproductive Health
- Chemical Hygiene Resources and References
- Glossary