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Safety at Applied Research Center Core Labs

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ARC Core Labs Laboratory Safety PowerPoint  and Laboratory and Equipment Usage Rules

All potential equipment users, including users from William & Mary, other colleges and universities, and private or public corporations and organizations, must watch the ARC Core Labs Laboratory Safety PowerPoint and read the Laboratory and Equipment Usage Rules prior to requesting a reservation for equipment using the ARC Core Labs Equipment Request Form

ARC Core Labs X-ray Safety Training PowerPoint and Quiz  

All potential XRF and XRD equipment users, including users from William & Mary, other colleges and universities, and private or public corporations or organizations, must watch this PowerPoint and complete the quiz once a year prior to requesting a reservation for the XRF or XRD using the ARC Core Labs Equipment Request Form.

W&M EH&S

JLab EH&S Information
JLab Web-Based Training

Parental / Guardian Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment of Minors (pdf)

W&M Safety Resources

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution Prevention Program (doc)
Chemical Hygiene Plan (doc)
Hazard Communication Program (doc)
Laboratory Safety
Fire and Life Safety
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Safe Science Course

Required Training for ARC Core Labs:

General Employee Radiation Training (GERT )
EH&S Orientation (SAF100)
Security Awareness
Users Safety & Security Awareness Training

Additional certifications and forms may be required for specialized procedures or conditions:

Oxygen Deficiency Hazards (SAF103)

Respiratory Medical Evaluation Forms:

Medical Evaluation Form (pdf)
Respirator User Fit Check (pdf)
Respirator Cleaning Procedures (pdf)

Regulatory Agencies:

Virginia Department of Labor & Industry (VAOSHA)
Federal OSHA
Environmental Protection Agency
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Virginia Department of Health

Health and Safety Reference Sites:

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Consumer Product Safety Commission
National Fire Protection Association
Asbestos and Lead Info: University of Minnesota
University of Virginia Ergonomics Guidelines
VIMS Office of Safety and Environmental Program

Laser Safety Requirements:

Laser safety classes are held on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in trailer 35. Contact Patty Hunt, x7039, to sign up or schedule a special class session.
FEL Program
Laser Eye Examination
FEL Laser Safety Operating Procedures