{"id":2235,"date":"2020-01-15T14:57:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T19:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/?page_id=2235"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:27:21","slug":"laboratory-safety-processes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/laboratory-safety-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Laboratory Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:84%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Mission Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ISE Department will provide the safest possible environment in which students, staff and faculty may pursue their teaching, research, and outreach activities in a manner that both protects and serves by following Laboratory Safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the guidance of the University\u2019s Environmental Health and Safety Center, ISE has established procedures for the reduction and prevention of on-the-job accidents and has made a commitment to a safety program that warrants the highest priority in our teaching and research mission. Consistent with the values and teachings of the discipline, efforts will be made to conserve resources, minimize waste, promote best practices and comply with all regulatory standards and guidelines. To this end, departmental safety efforts will serve as a model for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Hazardous Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you work with hazardous materials, you must follow special rules.<br>This includes &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/hazard-communication.pdf\">labeling<\/a> (PDF 43KB),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/handling-hazardous-waste.pdf\">handling<\/a> (PDF 43KB),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/storing-waste.pdf\">storing<\/a> (PDF 43KB) the right way. All areas in which hazardous materials <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you begin, check if your lab needs a safety plan.<br>To help you get started, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/hazard-assess.pdf\">hazard assessment form<\/a> (PDF 43KB)&nbsp;here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/laboratory-safety\/general-shop-hazards\/\">General Machine Shop Hazards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/laboratory-safety\/laboratory-clean-up\/\">Laboratory Clean Up<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laboratory Safety &#8211; Important Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/laboratory-safety\/chemical-inventory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemical Inventory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/02\/Clinics.pdf\">List of Local Medical Facilities<\/a> PDF 15KB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/electrical-safety.pdf\">Electrical Safety in the Workplace<\/a> PDF 9MB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Room Safety Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/room-110-safety.pdf\">110<\/a> PDF 141KB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/room-118_safety-plan.pdf\">118<\/a> PDF 281KB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/room-120-safety.pdf\">120<\/a> PDF 27KB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a 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