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Section
1.0 INTRODUCTION
  1.1  Noncompliance with Safety Procedures
  1.2  Texas Hazard Communications Act
2.0 GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
 
3.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
  3.1  Protective Clothing 
  3.2  Eye Protection
 
4.0 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT / PROCEDURES
  4.1  Safety Showers
  4.2  Fire Extinguishers
  4.3  Emergency Procedures
 
5.0 COMPRESSED GAS PROCEDURES
  5.1  Securing Tanks
  5.2  Handling Precautions
 
6.0 SPECIAL WORKING REQUIREMENTS
  6.1  Working Alone
  6.2  Unattended Operations
 
7.0 CHEMICAL STORAGE / LABELS / DISPOSAL
  7.1  General
  7.2  Flammable and Hazardous Materials
  7.3  Labels
  7.4  Chemical Disposal
  7.5  Chemical Clean-up
 
8.0 CHEMICAL HAZARDS / HAZARD CONTROLS
  8.1  Inhalation Exposure
  8.2  Ingestion Exposure
  8.3  Absorption Exposure
  8.4  Injection Exposure
  8.5  Chemical Hazard Class
  8.6   Hazard Class Ratings
  8.7  Radiation Hazards
 
9.0 MISCELLANEOUS
  9.1  Ventilation
  9.2  Electrical
  9.3  Vacuum Equipment
 

APPENDIX A - Procedures for Biological Field Research
 

APPENDIX B - Procedures for Microbiology Laboratories
 

APPENDIX C - Procedures for Working with  Zoological Specimens
 
APPENDIX D - Procedures for Natural Toxins Research Center
 
APPENDIX E - Examples of Peroxide Forming Chemicals
 
APPENDIX F - Chemical Hygiene Plan Summary
 
APPENDIX G -  Nonscheduled Laboratory Work Permit