1. www.jst.umn.edu Housekeeping Combating clutter 1

2. www.jst.umn.edu Clutter / Housekeeping A TIDY LAB IS A SAFER LAB. University of the Sciences in Philedelphia, Laboratory Housekeeping http://www.usciences.edu/safety/lmanual/LSlabclean.htm

3. www.jst.umn.edu Housekeeping To prevent accidents: Dispose of unneeded and un-useable chemicals. Dispose of unneeded equipment, glassware, papers, etc. Find a place for all equipment glassware and chemicals, and put them in their places. Remove items blocking safety showers and eye washes. Clean dirty dishes. Resolve to tidy up your lab every week! Cleaning up the Lab: Housekeeping http://www.cmu.edu/ehs/newsletters/lab-safety/Cleaning-up-the-Lab.html

4. www.jst.umn.edu Housekeeping Dept. of Chem and Materials Science & Engineering, Univ. of Arizona, Privy Press: Safety in Lab, Sept. 22, 2005 Proper Storage Procedures: Store chemicals in approved chemical storage cabinets / refrigerators. Dispose of chemicals that have not been used in > 10 years. Dispose of chemicals with compromised containers. Keep the lab clutter free. Use hoods for experiments, not storage. Keep lab benches free to avoid chemical spills. Do not store chemicals on the floor.