The goal of the Chemical Safety Program is to improve a person’s knowledge of chemical safety, provide training to University staff, students, PI’s and lab personnel, and to ensure regulatory compliance. The information presented on this web site and in the training modules is intended to teach personnel how to avoid and limit their exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Forms, Signs, and Labels
- Lab Hazard Communication Door Sign (Kingston and Bay Campuses)
- Lab Safety Self Inspection Form
- SOP Template
- Eyewash Log and Instructions for Use
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Template
- Peroxide Forming Chemical Evaluation Form
- Peroxide Forming Chemical Label
- URI Laboratory Clearance Form (mandatory)
- URI Laboratory Move-In Form (mandatory)
- Incident Reporting Form
Policies and Procedures
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- How to Access and Use Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Using Chemwatch
- Dangerous Goods Shipping
- Piranha Solution Policy
- URI Working Safely With Engineered Nanomaterials
- URI Laboratory Move-In and Cleanout Policy and Procedures
- URI Laboratory Waste Guidebook
- Working Safely with Toxic Powders
Resources
- Testing Peroxide-Forming Chemicals Training Video (LBNL)
- ACS Identifying and Evaluating Hazards in Research Laboratories
- CDC Nanotechnology Safety and Health Topic
- FBI Laboratory Security Awareness Video
- Guardian Safety Shower/Eye Wash Compliance Checklist
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- NIOSH School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Website
- OSHA Laboratory Safety Guidance
- OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Guidance
- Prudent Practices in the Laboratory
- Rhode Island Right to Know Law
- Safety in Academic Chemistry Labs Student Edition
- Safety in Academic Chemistry Labs Teacher Edition
- U.S Chemical Safety Board Investigation – Texas Tech University Chemistry Lab Explosion
- University of Minnesota Joint Safety Team