Carcinogen control in the chemical laboratory

Journal Article · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · J. Chem. Educ.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ed058pA257· OSTI ID:5235996

Johnson, J S

The need to develop and institute a comprehensive chemical safety program in the laboratory that covers not only toxic, corrosive, and flammable chemicals but also chemical carcinogens is now extremely important. LLNL established a chemical carcinogen control program in 1976, based on the applicable carcinogen standards published by OSHA, with internal controls for the safe handling of chemical carcinogens in the research laboratory. These controls are straightforward and can be instituted in teaching and research laboratories with minimal expense and paperwork. Relatively simple precautionary measures must be taken to ensure that the people handling the carcinogens are protected, and it is conceivable that in a laboratory where other hazardous chemicals are routinely used, the restrictions imposed by OSHA can be accommodated. (JMT)

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore Lab., CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5235996
• Journal Information: J. Chem. Educ.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Educ.; (United States) Vol. 58:9; ISSN JCEDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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