• AOAC INTERNATIONAL
    Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) Program
  • METHOD SAFETY CHECKLIST
  • THIS SECTION IS FOR ALL METHODS BEING EVALUATED IN THE OMA PROGRAM ONLY
  • If the answer to any of the following questions in this section is yes, then:   1) Please include appropriate Caution statements in method write-up; and 2) Provide specific information on hazards and attach it to this sheet for review by the Expert Review Panel and/or the Committee on Safety representative(s).
     
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  • Are any materials used or compounds formed that are explosive or flammable?*
  • Are there any side reactions that could occur that might produce flammable or explosive products or conditions?*
  • Are there any hazards created from electric or mechanical equipment?*
  • Are pressure differentials created that could result in an explosion or implosion?*
  • Would there be increased hazards if the reaction temperature were increased even modestly?*
  • Are special procedures required if a spill of the reaction mixture occurs?*
  • Is there a risk in producing a dangerous aerosol?*
  • Are special procedures required for the disposal of reagents or reaction products?*
  • Are there any potential hazards in handling or storage of reagents, test samples, or standards?*
  • Are there any other hazards that should be addressed regarding the method?*
  • Does your method use chlorinated solvents?*
  • If your method uses chlorinated solvents, have non-chlorinated solvents equivalent to chlorinated solvents been investigated?*
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  • Please note if there are any organisms and/or their products that are: (please check all that apply.)*
  • Please note any substances used or formed that are any of the following: (please check all that apply.)*
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