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      • 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
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      • 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
      • Voluntary Use of Air Purifying Respirators
    • 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
    • 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
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  • Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • First Aid Kit Program
  • Hearing Conservation Program
  • Radiation Safety Manual
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Approved University Policies and Standards

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  • Laboratory Close Out Policy
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  • Laboratory Supervisor Safety Responsibilities Policy
  • Laboratory Tours Involving Minors Policy
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  • Minors Working or Volunteering in Laboratories
  • 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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