Hruby Group Links

Recent Awards and Articles: What the press says about the Hruby Group
Safety:  Safety Tips and Links you NEED to check out
NMR: Links from the NMR Website at the University of Arizona
Literature Search Tools: Links to frequently used search engines in the group
The 411 on Manuscript Submission: What you need before you submit your manuscript

Housekeeping
Keep workplace neat
Avoid the “pack rat” mentality
Provide adequate storage space
Hoods are NOT for storage

Chemical Storage
Store by compatibility.
Use secondary containment whenever possible.
Segregate high hazard chemicals.
Purchase and use the smallest quantity of chemicals possible.

Personal Protective Equipment
Always wear safety glasses in the laboratory.
Wear a lab coat and take it off before leaving the lab.
Wear gloves when handling chemicals. Remove them to avoid spreading contamination.
Use the correct gloves for the job.
Hair and loose clothing should be secured, to avoid becoming part of the experiment.
Dress properly - your clothing helps protect you.
No open-toed shoes
No shorts

Labels & Signs
Every container which is not under your immediate control must be labeled.
Use original containers with original labels whenever possible
Place in-house label on small containers. Minimum information should be:

• Identity of Chemical
• Signal Word
• Owner’s Name
• Date