AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (OMA)

METHOD SAFETY CHECKLIST
THIS SECTION IS FOR ALL METHODS BEING EVALUATED IN THE OMA PROGRAM ONLY
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METHOD TITLE
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).
Are any materials used or compounds formed that are explosive or flammable?*

YESNO
Are there any side reactions that could occur that might produce flammable or explosive products or conditions?*

YESNO
Are there any hazards created from electric or mechanical equipment?*

YESNO
Are pressure differentials created that could result in an explosion or implosion?*

YESNO
Would there be increased hazards if the reaction temperature were increased even modestly?*

YESNO
Are special procedures required if a spill of the reaction mixture occurs?*

YESNO
Is there a risk in producing a dangerous aerosol?*

YESNO
Are special procedures required for the disposal of reagents or reaction products?*

YESNO
Are there any potential hazards in handling or storage of reagents, test samples, or standards?*

YESNO
Are there any other hazards that should be addressed regarding the method?*

YESNO
Does your method use chlorinated solvents?*

YESNO
If your method uses chlorinated solvents, have non-chlorinated solvents equivalent to chlorinated solvents been investigated?*

YESNO
Please note if there are any organisms and/or their products that are: (please check all that apply.)*

allergeniccarcinogenicmutagenicpathogenictetratogenicotherwise a significant health hazardno known associated health or safety risk
Please note any substances used or formed that are any of the following: (please check all that apply.)*

abortogeniccarcinogenicmutagenicradioactivetetratogenicotherwise a significant health hazardno known associated health or safety risk
Please Attach Supporting Safety Information (required for OMA review)

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