Regalutory Agencies Flashcards
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
(responsible for regulating the storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals and materials)
US DOT
United States Departament of Transportation
(responsible for governing packaging, markings, and transporting of hazardous materials)
CDC
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (in charge of laboratories using or containing infectious agents)
NIH
National Institute of Health (funds research and guides laboratories using or containing Recombinant DNA)
EH&S
UAB’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
GHS
Global Harmonization System (standardizing chemical classification and labeling for worldwide implementation)
NFPA Diamond
National Fire Protection Agency Diamond (determines if any specialized equipment, procedures, or precautions are needed)