EXTERNAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCES

Contents

Animal Research
Autoclaves
Biological Safety
Bloodborne Pathogens
Carcinogens
Centrifuge Safety
Chemical Hoods
Chemical Resistance of Labware
Compliance Documents and Standards
Cryogens
Cytotoxic Drugs
Dental Offices
Disinfectants
Ergonomics
Fire Safety
Gene Therapy
Gloves
Hazardous Waste
Importation: Etiologic Agents, Organisms, Vectors Cell Culture, Animals
Indoor Air Quality
Infection Control
Laboratory Safety Design Standards
Lasers
Material Safety Data Sheets for Chemicals
Material Safety Data Sheets for Infectious Substances
Microbiological Biosafety Level and Risk Group Resources
NJ Hazardous Substance Factsheets
NMR Safety
Non-ionizing Radiation
Physical Plant and Environmental Services Safety
Prions
Pyrophoric Chemicals
Radiation Safety
Recombinant DNA
Regulations, Standards and Guidelines
Safe Medical/Safety Needle Devices
SARS
Select Agents
Shipping Specimens
Tuberculosis
Vaccinia
Vendors: Laboratory Safety Supplies
West Nile Virus

Animal Research

• Animal Research Health & Safety, AIHA Laboratory Safety Committee
• Laboratory Animal Sciences, Rutgers University
• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Consortium, IACUC
• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, National Research Council
• Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, ILAR
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, AALAS
• Committee on Infectious Diseases of Mice and Rats, National Research Council
• Companion Guide to Infectious Diseases of Mice and Rats, National Research Council
• NIOSH Alert: Preventing Asthma in Animal Handlers

Autoclaves (top)

• Autoclave Safety Factsheet, University of California-Berkeley

Biological Safety (top)

• Biosafety, CDC
• Biosafety, AIHA Laboratory Safety Committee
• American Biological Safety Association, ABSA
• Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, CDC, NIH, 5th Ed.
• Health Canada MSDSs for Infectious Substances
• Biological Safety Cabinets, CDC
• Biosafety Level 2 Checklist, EOHSS
• Biosafety Level 3 Checklist, EOHSS
  
• Classification of Human Etiologic Agents on the Basis of Hazard, NIH

Bloodborne Pathogens (top)

• CDC Guideline for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities
• U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis
• Immunization of Healthcare Workers, CDC
• Hepatits A Fact Sheet, CDC
• Hepatits B Fact Sheet, CDC
• Hepatitis C Fact Sheet, CDC
• HIV, Type 2, CDC Fact Sheet
• SARS, CDC Fact Sheet
• Prions - Inactivation, Brown et al.

Carcinogens (top)

• Report on Carcinogens, NTP
• Cancer Risk in Laboratory Workers: An Emphasis on Biological Research, American Journal of Industrial Medicine
• IARC Monographs and Supplements

Centrifuge Safety (top)

• Beckman/Coulter Rotor Safety Guide
• Centrifuge Safety, NIEHS/NIH

Chemical Hoods (top)

• Chemical Hoods, AIHA Laboratory Safety Committee
• Methodology for Optimization of Laboratory Hood Containment, NIH

Chemical Resistance of Labware (top)

• Nalgene General Information on Chemical Resistance of Labware

Compliance Documents and Standards (top)

• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OSHA
• Senate Bill S. 3067 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
• State Assembly Act 3546 NJ Safety Needle Legislation 
• NIOSH Alert – Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings
• Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, CDC-NIH
• Guidelines for Protecting the Safety and Health of Healthcare Workers, CDC

Cryogens (top)

• Cryogenic Liquids, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety

Cytotoxic Drugs (top)

• Preventing Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, NIOSH
• PhaSeal System for Leak-Free Transfer of Drugs, Carmel Pharma

Dental Offices (top)

• Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, CDCs
• Infection Control Resources, ADA
• Resource Manual for Support of Dentists with HBV, HIV, TB and Other Infectious Diseases, ADA
• Dental Safety Needles’ Effectiveness: Results of a One-Year Evaluation - JADA

Disinfectants (top)

• Selected EPA-registered Disinfectants
• Inactivation of Prions, Brown et al. study
• Inactivation of HIV, CDC

Ergonomics  (top)

• Effective Ergonomics: Strategy for Success, OSHA
• Laboratory Ergonomics, AIHA Laboratory Health and Safety Committee
• Health and Safety Guide to Laboratory Ergonomics, NIEHS/NIH
• Office Ergonomic: Basic Guide

Fire Safety (top)

• International Fire Code 2006, New Jersey Edition, Errata 2009

Gene Therapy (top)

• Recombinant DNA and Gene Transfer, Office of Biotechnology Activities (NIH)

Gloves  (top)

• NIOSH Alert: Preventing Allergic Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace
• AnsellPro Chemical Compatibility Chart
• Best Manufacturing Company Chemical Compatibility Chart

Hazardous Waste (top)

• Managing Hazardous Waste in Academic Research Institutions, HHMI
• The Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence, C2E2
• Hospitals for a Healthy Environment, H2E
• Management of Spent Computers and CRTs (Computer Monitors) in NJ, NJDEP

Importation - Etiologic Agents, Organisms, Vectors Cell Culture or Live Animals (top)

• Application to Import Etiologic Agents, CDC
• Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA

Indoor Air Quality (top)

• Indoor Air Quality Factsheet, NJ Public Employees Occupational Safety & Health
• Indoor Air Quality Factsheet, Standard for NJ Public Employees
• Indoor Air Quality, Carpet and Rug Institute
• Thermal Comfort for Office Work, CCOHS
• Indoor Air Quality, EPA Factsheets
• Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, EPA
• ASHRAE Standard 62, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, Analysis and Recommendations, Article in AutomatedBuildings.com

Infection Control (top)

• Swine Flu: CDC Guidance for Clinicans and Public Health Professionals
• CDC Podcast and Transcript: Key facts about MRSA infections in the United States, including schools and healthcare settings
• CDC: Community-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA)

Lab Safety Design Standards (top)

• Laboratory Design, AIHA Links

Latex Allergies (top)

• Preventing Allergic Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace, NIOSH Alert
• Latex Allergy Help
• Latex Allergy Links

Lasers (top)

• Laser/Electrosurgery Plume, OSHA
• Laser Hazards, OSHA Technical Manual
• Laser Institute of America
• Rockwell Laser Industries

Lessons Learned: Laboratories (top)

• Laboratory Incidents, AIHA Laboratory Health and Safety Committee

Material Safety Data Sheets for Chemicals (top)

• Air Products
• Cornell University
• Data Chest
• Eastman Kodak
• EMD
• Fisher Scientific
• Glossary of MSDS Terms
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Office of Laboratory Safety
• Mallinckrodt Baker
• Matheson Gas Products
• New Jersey Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets
• NIH Safety Data Sheets
• NTP Chemical Health and Safety Data
• Sigma-Aldrich
• ToxFacts from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
• Vermont SIRI
• VWR Science

Material Safety Data Sheets for Infectious Substances (top)

• Health Canada MSDSs for Infectious Substances
  

Microbiological Biosafety Level and Risk Group Resources (top)

• Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, CDC, NIH, 5th Ed.
• Health Canada MSDSs for Infectious Substances
• Appendix B of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules

NJ Hazardous Substance Factsheets (top)

• New Jersey Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets

NMR Safety (top)

• NMR Safety, New Mexico State University
• Links to NMR Sites, Rider University

Non-Ionizing Radiation (top)

• Radiofrequency and Microwave Radiation, OSHA
• Environment, Safety andl Health Manual: Non-Ionizing Radiation and Fields, Lawrence Livemore National Laboratory
• Factsheet – Ultraviolet Radiation, University of Kentucky

Physical Plant and Environmental Services Safety (top)

• Janitorial Product Risk Evaluation, Janitorial Products Pollution Prevention Project
• Association of Higher Education Facilities, APPA

Prions (top)

• Inactivation Study, Brown et al.

Pyrophoric Substances

• Handling Air-Sensitive Reagents, Aldrich Technical Bulletin AL-134
• The Aldrich Sure/Pac Cylinder System: The Packaging and REcommended Transfer Procedures for Air Sensitive Materials, Aldrich Technical Bulletin AL-136
• Handling Pyrophoric Reagents, Aldrich Technical Bulletin AL-164
• Instructions for Using the Oxford Sure/Seal Valve-Cap, Aldrich Technical Bulletin AL-195

Radiation Safety (top)

• Rutgers Environmental Health & Safety - Radiation Safety
• Radiation Safety Links, AIHA

Recombinant DNA (top)

• NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules

Regulations, Standards and Guidelines (top)

• OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR l9l0.l450 (This standard was adopted by NJ PEOSH)
• NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules
• NIH Guidelines, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
• Federal requirements for Facilities Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins; 42CFR part 73
• Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002; Possession, Use, and Transfer of Biological Agents and Toxins, 7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 121
• USA Patriot Act  2001,Public Law 107-56
• Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, Public Law 107-188
• Select Agent Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  

Safe Medical/Safety NeedleDevices (top)

• Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, CDC
• Evaluation of Safety Devices for Preventing Percutaneous Injuries Among Healthcare Workers During Phlebotomy Procedures, CDC
• Evaluation of Blunt Suture Needles in Preventing Percutaneous Injuries Among Healthcare Workers During Gynecologic Surgical Procedures, CDC

SARS (top)

• Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with SARS-CoV, CDC

Select Agents (top)

• Select Agent Program, CDC
• National Select AGent Registry, CDC

Shipping Specimens (top)

• Saf-T-Pak
• Interstate Shipping of Etiologic Agents, CDC
• Guidance on Regulations for the Transport of Infectious Substances, WHO

Tuberculosis  (top)

• Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings, CDC
• Global Tuberculosis Institute, New Jersey Medical School

Vaccinia (top)

• Vaccinia (Smallpox) Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2001, CDC

Vendors: Laboratory Safety Supplies (top)

• Fisher Scientific
• Lab Safety Supply

West Nile Virus (top)

• Epidemic/Epizootic West Nile Virus in the United States: Guidelines for Surveillance, Prevention and Control, CDC
• Laboratory-Acquired West Nile VirusInfections,United States,2002, CDC
• Occupational Health Advisory – West Nile Virus, Public Health Agency of Canada