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Working with Organolithium Compounds

An organolithium compound is dangerous because of its nature of high corrosiveness and flammability. If not handled properly, this compound can cause severe chemical and thermal burns. This training will run you through the hazard and safety requirements associated with handling the compound.

Please click here to begin the training on handling organolithium compounds.*

*This training module was authored by Yale Environmental Health and Safety and is being used with permission.

Working with Pyrophoric Reagents

Pyrophoric materials are extremely reactive to the presence of air, moisture, oxygen or water. Because of this, they have the tendency to ignite spontaneously when oxygen and water are present. Without proper handling, these materials can result in fire or explosion leading to serious injuries or death.

As such, personnel handling these materials must be fully equipped to understand the hazard and safety measures associated with handling the materials.

Please click here to begin the training on handling pyrophoric reagents.*

Please review these guides for more information on handling pyrophoric reagents:

*This training was authored by UCSD Environmental Health and Safety and is being used with permission.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Drake Public Safety
     emergency 811

Drake Public Safety, 
    non-emergency - 515-271-2222

- Des Moines police, fire, ambulance,
     emergency - 911
-  Des Moines police,
     non-emergency 9-283-4811
- American Republic Student 
  Health Center  
     x3731
- Employee Assistance Program
     9-244-6090
Title IX

(These contacts are all relative to being dialed on campus)

 

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures Manual