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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Safety Organizations National Safety Council American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) CSHEMA (The Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association) Publications Prudent Practices in the Laboratory (1995, National Academy Press) Biosafety in the Laboratory (1989, National Academy Press) Less is Better Guide to minimizing waste in laboratories pdf Environmental Management Guide for Small Laboratories Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories for students (ACS, 7th edition) pdf Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories for faculty (ACS, 7th edition) pdf NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards September 2005
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