Regulations governing Laboratory Safety at the University of Utah:
| 1. 29 CFR 1910.1450 | Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories |
| 2. 20 CFR 1910 Subpart Z | Toxic and Hazardous Substances |
| 3. 29 CFR 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication |
| 4. 29 CFR 1910.1030 | Blood Borne Pathogens |
| 5. 29 CFR 1910.147 | Control of Hazardous Energy |
| 6. 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I | Personal Protective Equipment |
| 7. 29 CFR 1910.95 | Occupational Noise Exposure |
| 8. 29 CFR 1910.25-27 | Ladder Safety |
| 9. 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E | Means of Egress |
| 10.29 CFR 1910.97 | Non-Ionizing Radiation |
| 11.29 CFR 1910 Subpart H | Hazardous Materials |
| 12.29 CFR 1910 Subpart K | Medical and First Aid |
| 13.29 CFR 1910.169 | Compresses Gas and Compressed Air Equipment |
| 14.29 CFR 1910 Subpart O | Machinery and Machine Guarding |
| 15.29 CFR 1910 Subpart S | Electrical |
| 16.29 CFR 1910 Subpart D | Walking Working Surfaces |
| 17.29 CFR 1910 Subpart J | General Environmental Controls |
| 18.29 CFR 1910.101 | Compressed Gases |
| 19.40 CFR Part 792 | Good Laboratory Practices |
| 20. 21 CFR Part 1 | Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: General |
| 21. 21 USC Chapter 13 | Controlled Substances Act |
| 22. 42 CFR 73.3 | Select Agents |
| 23.9 CFR 121.3, 121.4 | Select Agents |
| 24. 7 CFR 331.3 | Select Agents |
Consensus standards covering Laboratory Safety:
25. NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
26. ANSI Z9.5-2012 Laboratory Ventilation
27. ANSI 358.1-2009 Standard for Emergency Eyewashes and Shower Equipment
28. ANSI Z400.1/Z129.1-2010 Hazardous Workplace Chemicals – Hazard Evaluation and Safety Data
Sheet and Precautionary Labeling Preparation
29. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, The National Academy of Science
30. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices, ACGIH
Guidance Documents Illustrating Best Practices for Laboratory Safety
31. Prudent Practices in the Laboratory, The National Academy of Science
32. Design Requirements Manual for Biomedical Laboratories and Animal Research Facilities, NIH
Office of Research Facilities
33. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Dept. of Health and Human Services
Major EHS Responsibilities
Program/Policy/Rule/Guideline Development and Oversight
Laboratory Audits/Inspections
Risk Assessment
Protocol Review
Hazardous Materials Inventories
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Meetings/Consultations/Training
Fume Hood Testing
Emergency Shower/Eyewash Testing
Incident Response
Relevant Professional Certifications
National Registry of Professional Chemists – Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer
American Board of Industrial Hygiene – Certified Industrial Hygienist
Board of Certified Safety Professionals – Certified Safety Professional
Comments: Top level lab safety requires a commitment from principal investigators and lab
management personnel to provide training on laboratory specific hazards.