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Environmental Health and Safety
Compliance made easy 1
Laboratory Safety
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OSHA’s Laboratory Safety Standard
Applies to the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals
A hazardous chemical – a chemical that may cause acute or chronic health effects in exposed employees
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Officially named: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR 1910.1450
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The Lab Safety Standard Requires
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Information & training Exposure controls Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Chemical inventories, MSDS, container
labeling Properly functioning safety equipment Emergency procedures Medical consultation & exam A written plan
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A. IntroductionB. Process PlanningC. Emergency PlanningD. EquipmentE. TrainingF. General Lab Safety PracticesG. Safety Practices for Specific HazardsH. Management of Unwanted Lab Materials
(Waste)I. Exposure Assessment and Medical Care
Appendix I: FormsAppendix II: Lab Related Manuals
Laboratory Safety Manual
New
Old
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A. Introduction
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Defines a laboratory Responsibilities
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Setting Up a Lab
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Use the new checklist
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B. Process Planning
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Good planning can make the difference.
New SOP form can be completed and printed online
Standard Operating Procedures Special Procedures Ordering
Permits/licenses/Registrations
Receipt and Distribution Shipping Use of Engineering Controls
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C. Emergency Planning
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Postings and Signage Emergency Action Plan
Be sure to include spill clean up procedures
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D. Equipment
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Must be used properly, maintained in good condition, periodically inspected and properly disposed at the end of useful life.
Ensure centrifuge carriage is balanced
Inspect electrical wires for damage
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Safety EquipmentEnables you to: Avoid exposures Store hazards safely Respond to emergencies
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Personal Protective Equipment
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When PPE is required Minimum for lab work
Eye protection Lab coat Gloves Shoes with closed
toes and heels Policy Selection assistance Care and maintenance
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E. Training
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EH&S provided Lab Training Curriculum
Site-specific Retain proof of
completion Certificates Printout of My History Training History Site-Specific Training
EH&S Fire Safety Training
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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Provide information about the chemical and its hazards. Must be available to employees. Retain a copy. Check for updates. Where are MSDS obtained?
With the product From the manufacturer Online MSDS EH&S MSDS Library
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F. General Lab Safety Practices
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Reduce the risk of employee exposure and injuries.
Perform safety audits using Laboratory Safety Survey form.
Safe practices, labeling, storage, use, and surveys
NOTE: Picture depicts Lab Safety training – be sure to wear proper attire when performing safety audits
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G. Safety Practices for Specific Hazards
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Corrosives
OxidizersCompressed and liquefied gases
Peroxide formers
Flammables and combustibles
Others include: explosives, lasers, mercury, nanotechnology, etc.
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H. Management of Unwanted Materials
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Unwanted Biohazardous Materials
Unwanted Chemicals
Unwanted Equipment
Unwanted Radiological Materials
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I. Exposure Assessment &
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Employees are asked to complete a Hazard Inventory form to identify monitoring needs and determine if medical surveillance is needed
Medical Surveillance
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Exposed or Injured
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Employees Emergencies/after hours – Mary Greeley Medical Center Emergency Room @ 239-2155 or call 911 Normal working hours – McFarland Clinic Occupational Medicine Department @ 239-4496 1215 Duff Avenue First Report of Injury form
Students Emergencies/after hours – Mary Greeley Medical Center Emergency Room @ 239-2155 or call 911 Normal working hours – Thielen Student Health Center @ 239-5801 Sheldon and Union Drive Student Accident Report form
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Action Plan…Using the Lab Safety Manual
1. Hazard Inventory2. Training – EH&S provided and site-specific3. Obtain permits/licenses/registrations4. SOPs5. Emergency Action Plans6. Inventories7. Ensure that materials are labeled, used,
stored and disposed of properly8. Annual lab audits using Lab Safety Survey
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