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We strive to maintain the safest laboratory environment possible for our students and employees. Prior to entry into the laboratory portion of a course, each student is given a list of general guidelines for laboratory conduct. Most of these focus on safety issues. Close adherence to these rules will minimize the chance for laboratory accidents such as
Cuts
Burns
Fires
Chemical Exposure.
Each laboratory is equipped for limited emergency response with the following items:
Telephone
Fire Extinguisher
Safety Shower
Eyewash.
Familiarity with the location and proper use of these devices will give the student additional protection in an emergency. First aid supplies are located in the office of the lab/safety/waste coordinator (BL 452). Any accident or injury should be reported here.
Students and employees should refer to the Murray State University Chemical Hygiene Plan. This is available in BL 452 or from the office of Environmental Health and Safety. Also available at the same locations are material safety data sheets (MSDS). These provide information regarding the hazards of chemicals purchased by the university.
Additional procedures which apply specifically to the Department of Chemistry are available here:
Compounds that form Peroxides
Compressed Gases
Evacuation
Evacuation Routes, Fourth Floor
Hydrofluoric Acid
MSDS
LCSS
Natural Hazards
Tornado Evacuation Plan, Fourth Floor
Potassium/Sodium Cyanide
MSDS
LCSS
Preventing Disease Transmission
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