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What happened Lab Safety Supply?

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When did Grainger buy Lab Safety Supply?

May 1, 1992
Lab Safety Supply was acquired by W.W. Grainger for $160M on May 1, 1992 .

What are 5 safety equipment in the laboratory?

Safety goggles. As one of the most sensitive parts of your body, your eyes are especially vulnerable when you’re working with hazardous chemicals and materials.

  • Eyewash stations.
  • Safety showers.
  • Lab coats.
  • Protective gloves.
  • Fire extinguishers.
  • Chemical fume hoods.
  • First aid kits.

    • Which is correct lab safety?

    Avoid direct contact with any chemical. Never smell, inhale or taste laboratory chemicals. Always wash hands and arms with soap and water after removing gloves and before leaving the work area. Never eat, drink, chew gum or tobacco, smoke or apply cosmetics in the laboratory.

    What are lab safety signs?

    The general warning lab safety symbol consists of a black exclamation point in a yellow triangle. As you’d expect, it is a general warning to laboratory staff that a hazard exists. This symbol can be found on equipment, doorways, cupboards or other areas of the lab.

    What are the safety measures that we should take while doing lab activities?

    Safe Lab Practices

    • No Food or Drink.
    • Wear Your PPE and Proper Lab Attire.
    • Good Hygiene.
    • Use Proper Storage Containers.
    • Label Your Work Space.
    • Don’t Work Alone.
    • Stay Focused and Aware of Your Surroundings.
    • Participate in Safety Exercises.

    What are the 7 PPE?

    7 types of personal protective equipment (PPE) to guarantee your safety

    • Safety for the head. Wearing a helmet offers protection and can prevent head injuries.
    • Protect your eyes.
    • Hearing protection.
    • Maintain a good respiration.
    • Protect your hands with the right gloves.
    • Protection for the feet.
    • Wear the correct work clothing.

    What is the required lab PPE?

    Staff/Students/Volunteers working in a lab: a lab coat, protective eyewear, long pants and closed toe shoes are the minimum PPE for work in a laboratory where chemical, biological, radiological, or mechanical hazards are present.

    What are the 7 lab safety rules?

    General Laboratory Safety Rules

    • Know locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers.
    • Know emergency exit routes.
    • Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.
    • Minimize all chemical exposures.
    • No horseplay will be tolerated.
    • Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic.

    What SDS means?

    Safety data sheetSafety data sheet / Full name

    SDS stands for “Safety Data Sheet”, and a Safety Data Sheet is a document summarizing the potential health effects, chemical make-up, storage, use, handling, safe work practices and emergency procedures related to hazardous materials.