title: Laboratory safety.
abstract: The pursuit of scientific knowledge has been considerably advanced by the use of a wide variety of hazardous substances, including radioisotopes, hazardous chemicals, and biohazards. This appendix addresses each of these classes of hazards and primary safety precautions that need to be considered.
authors.affiliation: The Salk Institute, La Jolla, California, USA.
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Meisenhelder
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bursik
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lunn
authors.forename: Warren
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Strober
mesh_terms: D003264:Containment of Biohazards; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards; D011835:Radiation Protection; D012449:Safety; D017751:Safety Management
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances