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Follow all appropriate procedures. |
If the work involves animal subjects, read Animal Experiments Using Known or Suspect Carcinogens, then follow the steps below.
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Follow these training guidelines. |
A principal investigator (PI) or a knowledgeable designee must provide appropriate safety training.
- Inform employees about handling the drug or chemical, its physical properties (including solubility), and health effects seen in experimental studies and other applicable sources.
- Review toxicological data from similar compounds if toxicological information is limited.
- Explain possible routes of exposure, as appropriate:
- Inhalation
- Skin absorption
- Accidental injection
- Provide and train employees in the proper use of personal protective equipment and engineering controls to prevent exposure.
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Wear personal protective equipment. |
- Wear safety glasses.
- Protect your hands and forearms by wearing non-powdered gloves and a lab coat to avoid skin contact. Do not expose skin between your gloves and forearms.
- Wash your hands and arms immediately after working with the substance.
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Protect your respiratory system. |
Use appropriate containment if aerosols may be created during the work, or if the substance is volatile.
- Perform the work inside a chemical fume hood or other suitable containment device, such as a glove box.
- If vapors will be released from the apparatus, attach a trap, filter, or condenser as appropriate.
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Minimize the risk of spill and exposure by following these work area precautions. |
- Restrict access to the work area.
- Keep container sizes and quantities in the work area as small as possible.
- Line work surfaces with removable plastic-backed absorbent paper.
- Double-contain suspect carcinogens in chemical-resistant trays. Contain lab instruments within pans or trays to contain spills.
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Dispose of hazardous waste properly. |
- Read about how to:
- Contact the Environmental Management Facility, (858) 534-2753, if you have questions about hazardous waste.
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