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10/17/2019 <br /> i <br /> CHEMICAL STORAGE <br /> o Store the lowest possible amount in your research area.Excess or <br /> bulk materials should be stored appropriately away from your <br /> active workspace. <br /> • Flammable materials should be in a flame cabinet <br /> • Oxidizers away from flammables <br /> • Acids/Bases should be stored in a rated acid or base cabinet <br /> • Water reactive materials in a dessicator <br /> o No research chemicals should EVER be stored on the <br /> ground, even temporarily! <br /> o Organic Peroxides <br /> • Always store in temperature recommended by manufacturer. <br /> • ALWAYS mark the container with date received AND date <br /> opened. <br /> • Must be disposed of within one year of receipt,or tested <br /> regularly for peroxide formation. <br /> COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS <br /> o Required:Know&understand the properties and <br /> safety precautions of the gas before using or moving <br /> the cylinders. <br /> o Gas cylinders,equipment and large containers should all <br /> be moved by proper methods:appropriate cart,dolly,or <br /> hand truck. <br /> o Must be secured to sturdy structure when stored. <br /> o Caps used for valve protection must be kept on at all <br /> times except when cylinder is in use. <br /> o Cylinders should be stored in well-ventilated areas away = <br /> from flames,sparks,electric circuits,or other source of <br /> heat or ignition. <br /> o Full&empty cylinders should be stored separately and <br /> identified by signs to prevent confusion <br /> ! o Do not attempt to attach or disconnect a regulator <br /> I unless you are trained to do so. <br /> ffffff o Top 3 OSHA cylinder violations: <br /> • Unsecured cylinders <br /> • Cylinders stored without protective caps <br /> j Non-compactible gases(i.e.hydrogen&oxygen)stored <br /> together <br /> � 1 <br /> 11 <br />