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Appendix H
OMA Program Manual
January 2002
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Appendix H
SAFETY CHECKLIST
(To be completed by the Study Director)
Method Title:
Please click on desired check box:
QUESTIONS
YES
NO
1. Are any materials used or compounds formed that are explosive or flammable?
X
2. Are there any side reactions that could occur that might produce
flammable or explosive products or conditions?
X
3. Are there any hazards created from electric or mechanical equipment?
X
4. Are pressure differentials created that could result in an explosion or implosion?
X
5. Are any substances used or formed which are:
a) radioactive?
X
b) carcinogenic?
X
c) mutagenic?
X
d) tetratogenic?
X
e) abortogenic:
X
f) otherwise a significant health hazard?
X
6. Would there be increased hazards if the reaction temperature were
increased even modestly?
X
7. Are special procedures required if a spill of the reaction mixture occurs?
X
8. Is there a risk in producing a dangerous aerosol?
X
9. Are special procedures required for the disposal of reagents or reaction products?
X
reaction products?
10. Are there any organisms and/or their products used/present that are:
a) pathogenic?
X
b) allergenic?
X
c) carcinogenic?
X
d) mutagenic?
X
e) tetratogenic?
X
f) otherwise a significant health hazard?
X
11. Are there any potential hazards in handling or storage of reagents,
test samples, or standards?
X
YES
NO
12. Are there any other hazards that should be addressed regarding the method?
X
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