Chemical Safety
The Chemical Safety program is designed to minimize the health risk to employees, students, and the public from potential exposure to hazardous materials that are used in research laboratories. The resources here inform researchers on proper chemical handling, safety precautions, and waste disposal.
Divisional Chemical Safety Manual
Chemical Safety Video (Box)
Material Safety Data Sheets
Safety Day
Emergency: Any Kind - Any Time: Call x5000
INFORM DISPATCHER:
- The nature of the emergency
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Your location
Do not hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety. After notifying emergency personnel, notify building occupants. Wait for the arrival of emergency personnel in a safe location.
CAMPUS EMERGENCY RESOURCES:
Environment, Health and Safety Office:
x 6727
Security:
x4701 - Non-Emergency
x5000 - 24 Hour Emergency Dispatch
Facilities Management
x4717 - 24 Hour Service Center
Chemical Safety Program Contact People
Joe Drew, (626) 395-2745
Nathan Siladke, (626) 395-2430
Larry Martinez, (626) 395-2428
EHS Office, (626) 395-6727
Safety Orientation Check List
Caltech Resources
Acutely Hazardous Waste List
Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards
California Extremely Hazardous Waste List
Controlled Substance & Chemical Precursors
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Cytotoxic Drugs Guidelines
Emergency Response Guide
Empty Container Decision Tree
Ethidium Bromide Waste Disposal Procedures
Hazard Communication Program
Hazardous Waste Disposal Request Form
Hazardous Waste Pick-up Schedule
Hazardous Waste Reference Guide
Hazardous Waste Tag Instructions
Hydrofluoric Acid Emergency Procedures
Hydrofluoric Acid Safe Work Practices
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Security Handbook
Standard Laboratory Operating Procedures (example)
Vacuum System Safety
Online Resources
ATSDR's Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical Exposures
Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards
County of Los Angeles Emergency Survival Guide
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC)
Glove Chemical Resistance Chart
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Prudent Practices in the Laboratory
South Coast Air Quality Management District