Regalutory Agencies Flashcards

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency
(responsible for regulating the storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals and materials)

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US DOT

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United States Departament of Transportation
(responsible for governing packaging, markings, and transporting of hazardous materials)

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CDC

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention (in charge of laboratories using or containing infectious agents)

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NIH

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National Institute of Health (funds research and guides laboratories using or containing Recombinant DNA)

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EH&S

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UAB’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)

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GHS

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Global Harmonization System (standardizing chemical classification and labeling for worldwide implementation)

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NFPA Diamond

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National Fire Protection Agency Diamond (determines if any specialized equipment, procedures, or precautions are needed)

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