LAB HAZARD

RATING SYSTEM
Use this system to
quickly and easily
identify the risks posed
by exposure or prolonged
contact to this research group.
Major emotional/career injury likely.
Temporary incapacitation of
productivity.
Chronic exposure causes minor
residual psychological damage.
May experience irritation.
No hazard beyond pre-existing self-
esteem issues.
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Health Hazard
Near-hell conditions
Unbearably hot.
Risk of spontaneous combustion.
Moderate heat/risk of vaporization.
A/C out of control. High risk of sub-
zero temperatures and frost-bite.
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Air Conditioning Hazard
May detonate.
Readily capable of explosive
decomposition.
Undergoes changes at elevated
pressures.
Somewhat stable under normal
conditions.
Wont return e-mails.
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Advisor Reactivity
Smelly co-worker(s)
Corrosive environment. Back-
stabbing reactions may occur.
Bitter Lab Manager
Frequent procrastination activity.
Incessant forwarding of unamusing
e-mail jokes.
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Special Hazards
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