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      • Autoclave Safety Manual
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      • Biosafety Manual Biosafety Manual for the University of Nevada, Reno
        • Biosafety Manual Introduction
        • Chapter 1: Biosafety Manual Purpose, Scope & Responsibilities
        • Chapter 2: Approval of Research Projects
        • Chapter 3: Biosafety Regulations and Guidelines
        • Chapter 4: Biosafety Principles
        • Chapter 5: Laboratory Biosafety Practices
        • Chapter 6: Laboratory Training
        • Chapter 7: Decontamination
        • Chapter 8: Laboratory Ventilation for Biosafety
        • Chapter 9: Human Tissue and Cell Culture
        • Chapter 10: Work with Biological Toxins
        • Chapter 11: Incident Response
        • Chapter 12: Incident Reporting
        • Chapter 13: Biohazardous Waste
        • Chapter 14: CDC/USDA Select Agents
        • Chapter 15: Animal Care and Use in University Research, Testing, and Education Programs
        • Chapter 16: Packaging and Shipping Infectious Agents
      • Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
        • Hepatitis B Vaccination Form
      • Chemical Hygiene Plan Chemical Hygiene Plan for the University of Nevada, Reno
        • Chapter 1: Chemical Hygiene Plan Purpose, Scope & Responsibilities
        • Chapter 2: General Laboratory Safety
        • Chapter 3: Written Standard Operating Procedures
        • Chapter 4: Safe Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
        • Chapter 5: Highly Reactive Chemicals
        • Chapter 6: Identifying Peroxide-Forming Chemicals
        • Chapter 7: Corrosive Chemicals and Allergens
        • Chapter 8: Cryogenic Liquids and Compressed Gases
        • Chapter 9: Particularly Hazardous Substances
        • Chapter 10: Nanomaterials
        • Chapter 11: Airborne Exposure Limits
        • Chapter 12: Laboratory Ventilation
        • Chapter 13: Personal Protective Equipment
        • Chapter 14: Eyewash Fountains and Safety Showers
        • Chapter 15: Communication of Chemical Hazards
        • Chapter 16: Chemical Storage
        • Chapter 17: Information and Training
        • Chapter 18: Medical Consultations and Examinations
        • Chapter 19: Emergency Response
        • Chapter 20: Chemical Waste Management
        • Chapter 21: Incident Reporting and Investigation
        • Chapter 22: Recordkeeping
        • Chemical Hygiene Plan Glossary
        • Laboratory Specific Training Documentation
        • Standard Operating Procedure
        • Standard Operating Procedure Example
        • Glove Selection Guidelines
        • Laboratory Assessment Checklist
        • Partial List of Chemical Incompatibilities Partial List of Chemical Incompatibilities for the University of Nevada, Reno
        • Particularly Hazardous Substances Particularly Hazardous Substances for the University of Nevada, Reno
      • First Aid Kit Program
      • Hearing Conservation Program
      • Radiation Safety Manual Radiation Safety Manual for the University of Nevada, Reno
        • 1.0 Radiation Safety Manual Introduction
        • 2.0 Responsibility and Authority
        • 3.0 Occupational Dose Limits and Contamination Standards
        • 4.0 Handling Policies
        • 5.0 Animal Use Policy
        • 6.0 Procedure for Obtaining Radiation Use Authorization (RUA)
        • 7.0 Procedure to Obtain Classroom Use Authorization (CUA)
        • 8.0 Radiation Source Control Procedure
        • 9.0 Contamination Control Procedures
        • 10.0 Radiation and Contamination Surveys
        • 11.0 Record Keeping Procedures
        • 12.0 Sealed Source Use Procedures
        • 13.0 Iodination Procedure I-125 and I-131
        • 14.0 Instrumentation and Equipment
        • 15.0 Source Storage Procedures
        • 16.0 Restricted Area Designation Procedure
        • 17.0 Leak Test Procedures
        • 18.0 Personnel Monitoring
        • 19.0 Procedure when Exposure Limits are Exceeded
        • 20.0 Facility Design Criteria
        • 21.0 Phosphorus-32 Use Procedures
        • 22.0 Non-Ionizing Radiation Sources
        • Appendix A: Radiation Safety Staff and Services
        • Appendix B: Radiation Laboratory Rules
        • Appendix C: Waste Pick-Up and Disposal Procedures
        • Appendix D: Emergency Procedures
        • Appendix E: Definitions
      • Respiratory Protection Program
        • 1.0 Respiratory Protection Program Introduction
        • 2.0 Responsibility
        • 3.0 Medical Evaluation
        • 4.0 Education and Training
        • 5.0 Respirator Selection and Use
        • 6.0 Respiratory Equipment
        • 7.0 Maintenance and Care of Respirators
        • 8.0 Quantitative Fit Testing Procedures
        • 9.0 Qualitative Fit Test Requirements
        • 10.0 Record Keeping
        • 11.0 Glossary 11.0: Glossary for the Respiratory Protection Program
        • Appendix B
        • Appendix C
        • Appendix D
        • Appendix E
        • Appendix F
        • Appendix G
        • Appendix H
      • Written Hazard Communication Program
        • 1.0 Introduction
        • 2.0 Responsibilities
        • 3.0 Chemical Labeling
        • 4.0 Chemical Inventory
        • 5.0 Safety Data Sheets
        • 6.0 Employee Information and Training
        • 7.0 Crystalline Silica
        • 8.0 Non-Routine Tasks
        • 9.0 Hazard Communication by Personnel Outside the Department or Workplace
        • 10.0 Communication of Hazard Information to Non-University Personnel
        • 11.0 Glossary 11.0: Glossary for the Written Hazard Communication Program
        • 12.0 Acronyms
        • Appendix I: Labeling of Secondary Containers of Hazardous Chemicals
      • Written Workplace Safety Plan
      • Biosafety Cabinet Certification Policy
      • Institutional Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern Policy
      • Laboratory Close Out Policy
      • Laboratory Incident Investigation Policy
      • Laboratory Safety Assessment Policy

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  • Laboratory Tours Involving Minors Policy
  • Management of Pressurized Gas Cylinders
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  • Open Flame Policy
  • Peroxide-Forming Chemicals Policy
  • Reproductive Health Protection Program
  • Review of Extremely Hazardous Chemicals Policy
  • Select Agent Personnel Suitability Assessment Program

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