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CDC

Chemical Safety in the Workplace

This page from the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides key resources for chemical safety in the workplace. It includes the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Skin Notation Profiles, IDLH values, and International Chemical Safety Cards. 
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NIH

Chemical Safety

This page from the NIH Division of Occupational Health and Safety provides resources on laboratory chemical safety. It features the NIH Chemical Hygiene Plan, guidance on safe chemical handling, storage, and disposal, as well as information on chemical fume hoods and spill response procedures.
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Safety Data Sheet Search

This page from Chemical Safety provides a free, searchable database of SDS from major manufacturers. Users can search by product name, manufacturer, or CAS number to view, print, or download SDS. The site also offers guidance on SDS structure, GHS pictograms, and safe chemical handling.
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UCSF

Chemical Safety Resources

This page from UCSF Environment, Health & Safety provides important resources for chemical safety in labs. It includes the Chemical Hygiene Plan, PPE policy, labeling tools, and guidance on chemical inventory, spill response, and disposal procedures.
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OSHA

Toolkit for Transitioning to Safer Chemicals

This page from OSHA offers a toolkit on transitioning to safer chemicals in the workplace. It includes guidance on informed substitution, steps to examine and prioritize chemical use, tools for evaluating alternatives, and resources to help employers and workers reduce hazardous chemical exposures.
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RPI

Chemical Safety

This page from RPI Environmental Health and Safety outlines essential chemical safety resources for laboratory and campus use. It includes the Chemical Hygiene Plan, standard operating procedures, chemical inventory tools, and guidance on spill response and hazard communication.
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Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways for Facilities

  • Participate in your LEPC.

  • Be aware of the impact a hazardous materials release from your facility could have on the community.

  • Make sure information you share is accurate, up-to-date, and informative.

  • Conduct on-site tours and exercises with your local response community.

  • If a response is needed, a knowledgeable liaison in the Command Post is essential for a coordinated response.

  • HAZMAT responses take time.

Key Takeaways for First Responders

  • Evaluate the capabilities needed to respond to HAZMAT incidents and build towards that requirement.

  • Support HAZMAT facilities in exercises and planning to improve and enhance pre-incident coordination in HAZMAT emergency response.

  • Support this public-private partnership by continuing to attend the LEPC and build relationships with the HAZMAT ​facilities in your response area.

Key Takeaways for Public Citizens

  • The best way to access and understand public HAZMAT information is to participate in your LEPC.

  • Be aware of the response capabilities in the community where you work and live.

  • Build relationships with your response community through the LEPC and participation in trainings and exercises.

  • Understand and be aware of the environment around you.

  • Additional hazardous materials information is available at enviro.epa.gov.

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