Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards, Updated Version

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory--the book that has served for decades as the standard for chemical laboratory safety practice--now features updates and new topics. This revised edition has an expanded chapter on chemical management and delves into new areas, such as nanotechnology, laboratory security, and emergency planning.

Developed by experts from academia and industry, with specialties in such areas as chemical sciences, pollution prevention, and laboratory safety, Prudent Practices in the Laboratory provides guidance on planning procedures for the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals. The book offers prudent practices designed to promote safety and includes practical information on assessing hazards, managing chemicals, disposing of wastes, and more.

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory will continue to serve as the leading source of chemical safety guidelines for people working with laboratory chemicals: research chemists, technicians, safety officers, educators, and students.

Author: National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technolog
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 03/25/2011
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.69lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780309138642

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 286