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This article is from the Chemistry FAQ, by Bruce Hamilton B.Hamilton@irl.cri.nz with numerous contributions by others.

10.6 Where can I find laboratory safety guides? (Chemical Safety)

The journals "Chemical Health and Safety", and "Journal of Chemical
Education" have articles on many aspects of laboratory safety. Safety
Officers and Laboratory Managers at educational institutions and companies
are likely to have several guides, and a polite request should obtain a loan
or copy of one, even if you aren't at that institution.

There are several useful books. The most popular are:-
CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety [4]
- good general discussion of laboratory safety issues.
Hazards in the Chemical Laboratory [5]
- good general discussion of laboratory safety concepts with data.
Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations [12].
- modern design concepts for new and refurbished laboratories.
Laboratory Health and Safety Handbook: A Guide for the Preparation of a
Chemical Hygiene Plan [13]
- such a plan is required by OSHA, and additional examples may also be
available from chemistry departments of local educational institutes.

 

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