OSHA adapted a general standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. This standard recognizes the unique characteristics of working in a laboratory. The goals of the OSHA Laboratory Standard are to reduce the risk of injury or illness to laboratory workers by ensuring that they have the information, equipment, training and support required to work safely. Failure to comply could result in heavy fines, especially EPA infringements regarding hazardous waste regulations. Even fines for minor violations can be financially crippling, so pay close attention to compliance requirements. Lab safety programs should be tailored to the work and experiments done […]