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This book is one of the best text/references on lab safety, edited by Keith Furr.
Hardcover: 808 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.98 x 10.32 x 7.36
5th edition (April 12, 2000)

Biosafety in the Laboratory is a concise set of practical guidelines for handling and disposing of biohazardous material. The consensus of top experts in laboratory safety, this volume provides the information needed for immediate improvement of safety practices. It discusses high- and low-risk biological agents (including the highest-risk materials handled in labs today), presents the "seven basic rules of biosafety," addresses special issues such as the shipping of dangerous materials, covers waste disposal in detail, offers a checklist for administering laboratory safety--and more. 1989

Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials (13 Edition) from the NFPA is an essential reference for all labs 2001.

This handbook provides the tools necessary to create and maintain a safe work environment. It provides a starting point for any chemical safety study, from providing information on proper chemical and equipment handling to guidance on purchasing, storage, use and disposal. The safe use of specialized equipment is outlined and answers to both simple and complex questions related to workplace and environmental laws and regulations help keep you in compliance with the strict regulatory world. Emergency preparedness plans are given, enabling facilities to pre-plan for most emergency situations and spill prevention and cleanup plans are included. In addition to these chemical safety topics, this book includes industrial hygiene issues, radiation safety practices, safe laboratory and facility design criteria, bio safety issues and more. This is the single most useful how-to guide available on issues related to chemical safety and will be an absolute necessity in any lab, chemist, chemical hygiene officer or safety specialist's workplace.
Hardcover: 704 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.40 x 11.25 x 8.80

An audio-course produced by Dr. Kaufman for the American Chemical Society. Four hours of taped lectures and a 170 page workbook. Includes four CD's and notebook.

Edited by Paul Mercier, Genium Press. Best concise reference available. Ring Bound Format.

Covers topics such as: Chemical Hazard Communication, Protection, OSHA's Laboratory Standard, Stand Methods of Prevention, Aspects of Safety, Emergencies, and What Does Safety Mean to You?

This handy volume is an indispensable resource for all laboratory management and personnel, in both science and non-science areas.  It explains in everyday language how laboratories can comply with the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management.  This book covers identification, characterization, handling, and disposal of wastes; organizational responsibility for hazardous wastes; training procedures for laboratory workers; and cooperation with regulators and off-site disposal service providers.  A must-have volume for all laboratories using chemicals.

Edited live 1994 recording of our favorite training program. Over five hours of recorded training in our enjoyable style. Includes a copy of the seminar notebook for lab safety and five CD's.

Our two-day course on eight DVD's. The best lab safety training value available today (1995). Eight-part series with seminar notebook.

The topics cover on 8 DVD are as follows.
Needs Assessment
Employee Involvement
Safety Program Plan
Accidents
Condition of Employment
Labeling Biological & Animal Hazards.
Eye and Face Protection
Recordkeeping
Handling Chemicals
Electrical Safety: "Your Worst Problem"
Disposal of Chemicals
Needs Assessment
Employee Involvement
Safety Program Plan

In this 1995 revision, the committee has sought primarily to describe this new laboratory culture, identify its key elements, and provide certain information aned procedures that have developed within that culture.  National Research Council, second edition, hardcover , 448 pages ; August 1995

By Clair Wood published by Kaufman & Associates is an essential text for every science teacher.