Centrifugation Hazards
(J-1)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1995
9 Minutes |
Provides guidance for safe use of centrifuges. Introduces new
staff to good lab practices and provides meaningful technical review in safety
for more experienced lab workers. |
Glassware Washing Hazards
(J-2)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1995
10 Minutes |
Provides guidance for safe washing and sterilization of lab glassware.
Introduces new staff to good lab practices and provides meaningful technical safety
review for more experienced lab worker. |
Chemical Storage Hazards
(J-3)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1995 |
Provides guidance for prudent storage of chemicals used in a modern
biology lab. Introduces new staff to good lab practices and provides meaningful
technical safety review for more experienced lab worker. |
Practicing Safe Science
(J-4)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
29 minutes 10 seconds |
Safety instruction is presented in a lively and challenging way.
Chemical, physical, radiological, and biological hazards in the molecular biology
laboratory are addressed through reenactments of actual laboratory accidents and
demonstrations of good safety techniques. A significant message in the video is
the importance of good work habits and consideration for others. |
X-Ray Diffraction Hazards
(J-5)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
9 minutes 27 seconds |
Addresses the potential hazards of x-ray diffraction. The video
shows how to safely align the beam manually and via remote control and reviews
safe practices for freezing crystals in liquid propane. Basic safety concepts
are introduced for using synchrotron x-rays. |
Eye and Face Protection in the Chemistry
Lab
(J-6)
Ward Feil
14 Minutes |
Safety procedures for eyes and face while working in a chemical
laboratory. Details the types of face shields that should be used while working
with chemicals in the lab. |
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Biochemical Laboratory Safety
(J-7)
NVS Training Corporation
15 Minutes
Supplementary information available: Leader's Guide for Discussion and Quiz.
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Provides an overview of laboratory safety designed for all biochemical
laboratory personnel. Explains common methods for avoiding contamination in the
laboratory and ways to handle contaminated materials. Also describes labels commonly
found in laboratories and information in MSDS as well as the importance of good
housekeeping. |
Chemical Laboratory Safety
(J-8)
NVS Training Corporation
12 Minutes |
An overview of using proper personal protection equipment, avoiding
chemical contamination, safe handling of lab equipment, and using correct personal
hygiene. |
Radionuclide Hazards
(J-9)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
12 Minutes |
Designed to promote radiation safety. Focuses on proper handling
of radioisotopes in modern labs. Demonstration performed in biology lab but concepts
also apply to other types of laboratories. |
Laboratory Fume Hood Safety
(J-10)
Wynn Jones and Associates
17 Minutes |
Explains OSHA definition of a hazardous chemical. Shows proper
way to use a fume hood to maintain correct face velocity at the sash. Defines
pertinent fume hood use terms. Video produced in lab setting which can be easily
adaptable to other settings. |
Chemical Hazards
(J-11)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
12 Minutes |
Demonstrates safety techniques as they apply to hazardous chemicals.
Phenol-chloroform extraction and ethanol precipitation are used as specific examples
to demonstrate safety principles. Demonstration performed in biology lab but concepts
also apply to other types of laboratories. |
