Chemical & Lab Safety

A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is an important component of product stewardship and occupational safety and health. It is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner, and includes information such as physical data, toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective equipment, and spill-handling procedures. Click here to look up a specific MSDS.

Online Lab Safety Training Videos

• A Day in the Lab (a PI's Perspective)
• To be (Safe) or not to be - General Lab Safety
• Basic Fume Hood Air Flow and Operation
• Proper Use of a Fume Hood
• Splash Zone

Hazard Communication

Information on identification, use, and labeling of hazardous materials.

Program Overview
Complete Document (.pdf)
Complete Document (Text)
Hazard Communication Training

Hazardous Waste Management

Information on how to identify, collect and dispose of hazardous waste.

Program Summary
Complete Document (.pdf)
Complete Document (text)
Hazardous Waste Management Training for Facilities Personnel
Hazardous Waste Management Training for Lab Personnel

Hazardous Waste Management Quiz for Lab Personnel