Storage and Handling Procedures

Properly calibrate radiatiou measuremeut iustrumeuts before each use. Traiu persouuel haudliug aud exposed to radiatiou wastes. Each departmeut that geuerates radioactive wastes should develop writteu procedures that cover haudliug, trausportatiou, aud disposal. Properly secure aud store all waste materials aud designate controlled areas. Dispense or draw materials only behind a protective barrier. Label refrigerators that contain stored materials. Notify the radiation control officer when receiving a contaminated shipment. 

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Laboratory safety is absolutely essential for any organization. The protection of human health is foremost when dealing with toxic chemicals. Proper protective clothing and equipment should be used by all who may be exposed to these chemicals. Correct storage and handling procedures should always be employed in the laboratory. Emergency plans should be developed and made aware to all involved in case of an accidental exposure. 

Storage and handling procedures which protect containers and closures from contamination and deterioration and which will avoid mix-ups (e.g., between containers that have different specifications but are similar in appearance). 

Proper storage and handling procedures for those hazards... 

Similar storage and handling procedures to those outlined for primary alcohols (section 3.7.3) are recommended with the following exceptions ... 

Sulphur storage and handling procedures can be found in section 3.1. 

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