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Centrifugation Hazards
(J-1)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1995
9 MinutesDescription:
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 MinutesDescription:
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, 1995Description:
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 secondsDescription:
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 secondsDescription:
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 MinutesDescription:
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.
Biochemical Laboratory Safety
(J-7)
NVS Training Corporation
15 MinutesSupplementary information available: Leader's Guide for Discussion and Quiz.
Description:
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 MinutesDescription:
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 MinutesDescription:
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 MinutesDescription:
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 MinutesDescription:
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.