Science Education - Basic Biology
Lab Safety
05:37Proper Personal Protective Equipment
Robert M. Rioux & William A Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Hazards are many and varied in the laboratory, but the right ...
05:03Emergency Eyewash and Shower Stations
Robert M. Rioux, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that an emergency ...
04:53Electrical Safety
Robert M. Rioux & Suprita Jharimune, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Among the many hazards present in the laboratory, electrical ...
07:07Working with Centrifuges
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Suprita Jharimune, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Earth's gravitational force is capable of separating ...
10:13Working with Hot and Cold Sources
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Suprita Jharimune, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Working with extreme temperatures, both high and low, ...
05:28Guidelines in Case of a Laboratory Emergency
Robert M. Rioux & Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The most common laboratory emergencies include chemical spills, ...
08:40Chemical Storage: Categories, Hazards And Compatibilities
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Taslima A. Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA While the use of various chemicals in experimental ...
11:19Safe Handling of Mineral Acids
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Taslima A. Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA A mineral acid (or inorganic acid) is defined as a ...
03:51Handling Chemical Spills
Source: Robert M. Rioux & Taslima Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Since chemicals are commonly used for laboratory research ...
06:34Proper Use of Autoclaves
Robert M. Rioux & Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Autoclaving is one of the most commonly used methods in the ...
05:48Fume Hoods and Laminar Flow Cabinets
Robert M. Rioux & William A. Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Fume hoods and laminar flow cabinets are engineering controls ...
07:05Handling Air- and Water-Sensitive Chemicals Using a Schlenk Line
Robert M Rioux, Ajay Sathe, Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The use of reagents sensitive to oxidation or moisture ...
06:20Proper Operation of Vacuum Based Equipment
Source: Robert M. Rioux, Ajay Sathe & Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Vacuum is required for a number of laboratory ...
07:57Operating the Glovebox
Robert M Rioux, Ajay Sathe, Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA A glovebox is an isolated enclosure that is designed to ...
05:56Operation of High-pressure Reactor Vessels
Robert M Rioux, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA The use of gases in a synthetic chemistry laboratory is essential for carrying out a ...
06:19Decontamination for Laboratory Biosafety
Robert M. Rioux and Zhifeng Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Decontamination is essential for laboratory biosafety, as the ...
04:28Proper Waste Disposal
Robert M. Rioux and Taslima A. Zaman, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, PA Users are responsible for the proper disposal of the waste ...
