Freida L. Carson, PhD, HT(ASCP)
Department of Pathology (retired), Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Christa Hladik, AA, HT(ASCP)^cm, QIHC
Neuropathology and Immunohistochemistry, UT Southwestern Clinical Laboratories, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, TX

Keywords: hazardous, chemical spills, chemical storage, hazard identification, safety practices

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Identify the appropriate method of disposal for each of the listed reagents.
• outline measures to be taken for acid or base spills.
• describe safety measures that should be used because of biological hazards.
• list the 4 types of fire extinguishers and identify the type of fire for which each would be used.
• define flash point, and hazardous waste.
• identify the purpose of the “Right to Know” law (Hazard Communication Standard).