Safety Programs

Audits and Assessments

This program is under development.

Biosafety Program

NIST’s Biosafety Program provides biological research authorization, practices, procedures, equipment, facility, and training requirements to ensure the safe

Bloodborne Pathogens Program

The Bloodborne Pathogens Suborder requires users to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and other potentially infectious

Chemical Hazard Communication Program

The Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom) Suborder sets forth required work practices and procedures to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals at or shipped

Chemical Management Program

The Chemical Management Suborder sets forth required work practices, procedures, equipment, and training that can protect employees and associates from the

Compressed Gas Safety Program

This suborder establishes how compressed gases are purchased, received, stored, used, and disposed. It covers all compressed gas cylinders, vessels, and systems

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout or LOTO)

This suborder provides the requirements to controlling the accidental start-up or release of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) that could occur during the

Cryogen Safety Program

This suborder covers the minimum requirements to handle and use common cryogenic fluids safely. Cryogenic fluids are defined as liquids with normal boiling

Dispersible Engineered Nanomaterials (DENMs) Program

This suborder educates dispersible engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) users of potential hazards and outlines steps that must be implemented to avoid exposure and

Electrical Safety Program

This suborder is in development. It establishes the requirements, roles, responsibilities, and authorities for NIST work on electrical, electronic, and