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Abstract: 1090 A. Introduction

1. General Discussion

A safe and healthful workplace is the responsibility of the organization, the laboratory manager, the supervisory personnel and, finally, the laboratory personnel themselves. All laboratory employees must make every effort to protect themselves and their co-workers by conscientiously adhering to the health and safety program that has been developed and documented specifically for their laboratory. The information provided in 1090 is intended only as general principles to consider and not intended to replace federal, state, or local regulatory requirements in the United States or regulatory requirements applicable in other countries. When developing a health and safety program, the organization and personnel responsible for maintaining the safety program must be aware of all applicable regulations and should consult with professionals having experience in each area of safety.

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Standard Methods Committee of the American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, and Water Environment Federation. 1090 laboratory occupational health and safety In: Standard Methods For the Examination of Water and Wastewater. Lipps WC, Baxter TE, Braun-Howland E, editors. Washington DC: APHA Press.

DOI: 10.2105/SMWW.2882.011

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