Science Education - Basic Biology
Lab Safety

Proper Personal Protective Equipment
Robert M. Rioux & William A Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Hazards are many and varied in the laboratory, but the right ...

Emergency Eyewash and Shower Stations
Robert M. Rioux, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that an emergency ...

Electrical Safety
Robert M. Rioux & Suprita Jharimune, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Among the many hazards present in the laboratory, electrical ...

Working with Centrifuges
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Suprita Jharimune, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Earth's gravitational force is capable of separating ...

Working with Hot and Cold Sources
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Suprita Jharimune, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Working with extreme temperatures, both high and low, ...

Guidelines in Case of a Laboratory Emergency
Robert M. Rioux & Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The most common laboratory emergencies include chemical spills, ...

Chemical Storage: Categories, Hazards And Compatibilities
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Taslima A. Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA While the use of various chemicals in experimental ...

Safe Handling of Mineral Acids
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Taslima A. Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA A mineral acid (or inorganic acid) is defined as a ...

Handling Chemical Spills
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Taslima Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Since chemicals are commonly used for laboratory research ...

Proper Use of Autoclaves
Robert M. Rioux & Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Autoclaving is one of the most commonly used methods in the ...

Fume Hoods and Laminar Flow Cabinets
Robert M. Rioux & William A. Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Fume hoods and laminar flow cabinets are engineering controls ...

Handling Air- and Water-Sensitive Chemicals Using a Schlenk Line
Robert M Rioux, Ajay Sathe, Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The use of reagents sensitive to oxidation or moisture ...

Proper Operation of Vacuum Based Equipment
Source: Robert M. Rioux, Ajay Sathe & Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Vacuum is required for a number of laboratory ...

Operating the Glovebox
Robert M Rioux, Ajay Sathe, Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA A glovebox is an isolated enclosure that is designed to ...

Operation of High-pressure Reactor Vessels
Robert M Rioux, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The use of gases in a synthetic chemistry laboratory is essential for carrying out a ...

Decontamination for Laboratory Biosafety
Robert M. Rioux and Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Decontamination is essential for laboratory biosafety, as the ...

Proper Waste Disposal
Robert M. Rioux and Taslima A. Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, PA Users are responsible for the proper disposal of the waste ...