Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-202) and index.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act -- The OSHA Laboratory Stand ard -- Employer's responsibilities -- The chemical hygiene plan -- G eneral safety practices -- Personal protective equipment -- Identifi cation of hazardous chemicals -- Chemical handling procedures -- Sto rage of chemicals -- Laboratory ventilation -- Employee chemical exp osure monitoring -- Medical examination and consultation -- Chemical emergency planning -- Chemical emergency response procedure -- Deco ntamination of emergency responders -- Victim handling procedures -- Laboratory waste management -- Employee training -- Record keeping -- Appendixes.