University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Laboratory Safety Program

General Information

• Emergency Preparedness

• UWM's Chemical Hygiene Plan

• Lab Safety Signs and Postings

• Autoclave Safety

• Biosafety

• Carcinogens

• Chemical Right-To-Know (Hazard Communication)

• • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  • Occupational Exposure Values Information

• Chemical Safety Information

• Construction Project Design Considerations

• Eyewash and Safety Shower Information 

• Fire Safety 

• Flammable Liquid Storage 

• Fume Hood Procedures and Practices 

• Gas Cylinder Safety 

• Laboratory Safety Inspections 

• Laser Safety 

• Nanotechnology 

• Occupational Safety 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

• Powered Equipment (Tools)- Safety Rules 

• Radiation Safety Program 

• Reactive Chemicals 

• Research Environmental Questionnaire 

• Training and Resources 

• Vacuum Systems 

• Videos on Laboratory Safety available from University Safety & Assurances 

• Waste Disposal Guide 

• • Laboratory Glass Disposal 

  • Laboratory Waste Disposal SOP 

  • Laboratory/ Chemical Cleanout

  • Sharps Disposal

Other Resources:

• AIHA Laboratory Health & Safety Committee
• The Laboratory Safety Institute
• Chemistry.Org (Website of the American Chemical Society)
• Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories, Accident Prevention for College and University Students
• Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories, Accident Prevention for Faculty and Administrators
• UW-Madison Safety Department: Chemical and Environmental Safety Program