Provides background leading to a reorganization of the environmental health and safety program at the University of Florida; describes the reorganized program, and discusses experiences from the first year of operation. (MLH)

Information is given on the basic chemistry of fire and on the characteristics of flammable liquids. (BB)

This is a report on a study done in 1976 of safety arrangements and procedures in teaching, research, and medical establishments in the United States. The results show that the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) has not yet had much impact as far as safety in teaching and research is concerned. (BB)

Delineated are simple procedures by which evaluations can be performed of the concentrations of contaminants in chemical laboratories. (BB)

Unsafe academic chemistry departments are a result of a lack of incentive, ignorance of the hazards, historical perspective, and a lack of funds. A program implemented at Wright State University to overcome these obstacles is described. (BB)

Presents the concluding article on a checklist for chemistry laboratory safety. (SL)

Describes a chemical laboratory safety course presented at Western Michigan University. (SL)

A final examination, review questions, and essay topics are provided. (CP)

Reviews eleven categories for controlling hazards in laboratories. (SL)

Discusses the need for safety programs in small colleges/universities and secondary schools, addressing objectives of such programs and major program components. Sample forms are included (hazardous materials log sheet, laboratory class safety checklist, laboratory room safety checklist, injury accident report, noninjury accident report, and room…

Describes a prelab activity, the chemistry report, that acquaints college students with the nature of the chemical(s) they are using in the laboratory. Methodology, experimental procedures and safety rules are emphasized, with particular emphasis on potential hazards, safety requirements and emergency procedures. (CS)

Presents an appendix to the Committee on Professional Training (CPT) of the Division of Chemical Health and Safety of the American Chemical Society. The information is applicable to chemical health and safety policies and practices within the chemistry department of an academic institution. Includes lists of references with safety information. (JN)

Provides information regarding spill control systems in chemical and biological laboratories. Various methods currently in use are described. Suggestions are made for the use of absorbents. (CS)

Describes laboratory inspection forms developed by the New York section of the American Chemical Society and recommends that they be used by qualified college safety officers. Includes instructions on how to order full-size copies of the forms suitable for duplication. (SK)

Results of on-site inspections of 11 New York colleges, laboratories and storage facilities are summarized according to: (1) chemical storage and disposal; (2) safety equipment; (3) ventilation; (4) general housekeeping; and (5) safety education. (Author/SK)