Rhode Island Chemical Hygiene Officer

Safety Links and Resources

Most CHO's are familiar with the Flinn Scientific catalog, which has a section in the back describing chemical disposal procedures, how to take a chemical inventory, and general lab safety procedures. We've listed other resources for you as well. Catalogs may be ordered easily from most of these websites.

DEMO: Lab Blast!

Generic Inventory

For Flinn's MSDS collection, safety procedures, storage suggestions, and Q&A:
http://www.flinnsci.com/Sections/Safety/safety.asp

For Carolina Biological Supply's classroom resources on lab safety:
http://www.carolina.com/labsafety/

Frey Scientific has a program for professional development in lab safety. Please be aware that this is a private service and is not affiliated with HEALTH:
http://freyscientific.com/resources/development.jsp

Download the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards for a quick reference source for hazards associated with chemicals found in the work environment. It is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather a guide to help control chemical-related occupational hazards:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/default.html

Factsheets

School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide

Hazardous Chemicals in Labs

Rules & Regs on Chemical Safety

Other Resources

Lab Safety Training Materials from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hazardous Labeling

The New England Asthma Regional Council