Safety Alerts and Lessons Learned
ETA Safety Alerts are made available as a quick source of information on a specific safety or environmental topic that may be of interest. Safety Alerts are organized by category. There is also a search function. If you can't find what you need, please contact the ETA Safety Manager, Ron Scholtz X8137.
Properly dispose of unwanted batteries as Universal Waste. Here's a quick summary of how to use the green used battery cans located in each building: Used Battery Safety Alert
Refrigerators/freezers are commonly used laboratory equipment. Selecting the proper refrigerator/freezer is an important consideration not only for maintaining the integrity of research materials but also for safety. Learn more about chemical refrigerators.
Typical laboratory equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation include: ozone generators, germicidal lamps, solar simulators, plasma etchers, UV curing systems, xenon flash lamps, tungsten halogen lamps, and mercury vapor lamps. Learn about UV light protocols.
Laboratory glassware requires periodic cleaning to remove contaminants. It is important that it is appropriately cleaned as any residual contaminants can affect experimental results. Read about precautions to use when cleaning laboratory glassware.
Hand-held propane torches are occasionally required for various lab area activities. Since these involve an open flame, a potential fire hazard exists and proper controls must be followed. Use of propane torches requires a Hot Work Permit issued by the LBNL Fire Marshal’s Office within Protective Services. Learn about the requirements for hot work permits.
Check out the “1 Minute 4 Safety” slide library designed to assist Berkeley Lab employees in conducting discussions on the environment, safety, and health topics
Search and contribute to Berkeley Lab's lessons learned library