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June 2015
Annual Research Safety Training
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Do You Know?
• The location of the fire alarm pull station nearest to your lab• Fire Extinguisher location• Two ways to exit from the building where the nearest Automated
external Defibrillator (AED) is located• The gathering point outside the building for your lab to determine
who is missing• Location of Nearest Eyewash• Location of Nearest Safety Shower
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Eyewash Requirements
Weekly Eyewash Flushing InstructionsI. Activate eyewash station by pushing the handle assembly or
stepping on the foot assembly to start the water flowII. Allow water to flow for 2-3 minutes to flush stagnant water &
sediment from supply lineIII. Secure water flow by placing handle assembly in the off positionIV. Replace dust covers on the eyewash yoke assemblyV. Initial and date the inspection log when complete
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Hazard Communication Program
I. Written Plan: NWI Policy SAF-005 Hazardous Materials Program. Do you know where the NWI hazard communication plan is located?
II. Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Formerly MSDS. New 16 Section OSHA format
III. Chemical Labeling and Storage: *New OSHA GHS RequirementsIV. Training: Required annually. Do you know the chemical hazards in
your work area? V. Emergency Response: What do you do if there is a chemical spill?
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Safety Data SheetsFormerly MSDS
• Do you know where the SDS in your area are?• SDS are required for any chemical with a physical or health hazard.• Should be specific and up to date for each chemical (and
manufacturer) in your inventory• Provides comprehensive information about the chemicals used in
your work area including:– Physical Hazards (flammable, reactive, corrosive)– Health Hazards (carcinogenic, irritant, sensitizers)– First Aid Measures– Fire Fighting Measures– Handling and Storage– Exposure Controls/PPE– Toxicological Information– Disposal Considerations
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Red Emergency Response Procedures Manual
• Do you know where the Red Quick is in your area?• The Red Quick Reference Manual is located on each floor in Building 15
near the Shred Bins, in the lobby of the 12th floor RAO, and in the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) in the hallway between the CRU waiting room and the Audiology check in.
• These provide comprehensive information about what to do in an emergency for various situations:– Tornado plan– Utility Failure– Hazardous Materials incident– Fire plan– Winter Storm Information– Mass Casualty response– Bioterrorist event plan– Pandemic Flu plan– Bomb Threat checklist
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Looking for an SDS?
http://vaww.ceosh.med.va.gov/ceosh/MSDS.shtmlWithin VAhttp://hq.msdsonline.com/nebraskamedicalcenter
For VA leased space at UNMC
All other locationsSDS must be accessible for all chemicals in the lab, either electronic or paper copies are accepted.
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Chemical LabelingNew Requirements – COMING SOON!
Container Labeling Requirements– Product Identifier– Supplier Information– Precautionary Statements
– Hazard Pictogram *see below
– Signal Word *NEW– Hazard Statements *New
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Chemical LabelingNew Requirements -- Example
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Chemical CompatibilityLocation, Location, Location
• Chemical Compatibility is determined by Chemical Hazard
• Flammable • Corrosive • Oxidizer• Reactive• Health; toxic• Acid, neutral, base
• Follow this link to the Chemical Hygiene Plan http://www.nebraska.va.gov/services/Research/safety/Chemical_Hygiene_Plan.pdf
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What is Personal Protective Equipment
• Lab coats-only in the lab• Gloves-only in the lab• Goggles • Bonnets• Powered Air Purifying Respirator
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Animal Research FacilityPersonal Protective Equipment
All persons entering the ARF animal room(s) will be required to wear a lab coat as a covering of street clothing. When handling animals hair covering, face mask, exam gloves and shoe covers are required. This covering is to be worn only when working in the ARF and exchanged for a different lab coat when working in the laboratory.
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Who do you call ?
Small spill- If there is NO hazard to employees or the environment then the Lab cleans up using the appropriate spill kit, while wearing personal protective equipment and disposes of all material properly.
Large Spill – • If there is hazard to people or the environment or the effect is
unknown.• Isolate the spill area (evacuate). Deny entry to others. • Call x3333 with the location and type of hazardous release.
VA Police will secure the area. • The VA Police dispatch will contact an environmental cleanup
company. Provide responders a hard copy of the MSDS. • Contact the NWI Safety Office at x4442• After Hours: Administrator of the Day x3250; Police x3202 or
x3333
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Accident Reporting
• Seek care, then contact your supervisor. – Occupational Health-Mod A (Building
closest to Woolworth) room 105 – Lois Johnson x5823 Office Hours 7:30am-4:00pm
• Emergency room Monday-Friday before 7:30am, after 4pm & weekends x3239
• For VA leased space - Know & follow local procedures
• The AO will enter your information into ASISTS and the ACOS/Research will sign off.
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No Food or Drinks in the Lab
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Fire Safety Dial x3333 to report a fire
• Never prop a door open. • Keep corridors clear and passable. • Know where the smoke doors (or other barrier doors)
are located in your work area. • Report unfamiliar odors (gas, fuel, burning). • Know the location of all pull stations (fire alarm boxes)
and extinguishers in your work area. • Know your facility’s emergency number to call a fire
x3333. • Know your role in responding to a fire in your facility. • Participate in your facility’s fire drills.
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Storage: Materials must be stored at least 18” from sprinkler heads if located in the middle of the room but material located against the walls can go to the ceiling as long as there is not asprinkler head directly above the material.
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Where Do You Go During a Tornado
Clinical Research Unit – Move to basement if possible. If there is insufficient time or mobility constraints, staff and patients move to interior hallway away from windows and close all doors. All employees are responsible for assisting with the movement of patients, families and visitors.
Building 15 –Move to the Basement of Building 15
12th Floor – Move to the basement whenever possible. If there is insufficient time or mobility constraints, move to 9th floor interior corridor. Close all doors.
Building 1 Basement -Stay where you are.
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How We Do Security
• PIV card-ID card• 4 digit access code to enter Building 15• Computers-Lock it up
(Ctrl+Alt+Delete)
NO Sharing or Posting Passwords
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Where’s the Hazard #1?
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Where’s the Hazard #1?Answer: Acids and bases should not be stored together
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Where’s the Hazard #2?
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Where’s the Hazard #2?Answer: The last person to leave did not close & lock the door
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Where’s the Hazard #3?
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Where’s the Hazard #3?Answer: Proper PPE must be worn when working in the lab
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Where’s the Hazard #4?
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Where’s the Hazard #4?Answer: The person is not wearing proper PPE for handling animals
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Where’s the Hazard #5?
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Where’s the Hazard #5?Answer: Food and drink are not allowed in the lab
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Where’s the Hazard #6?
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Where’s the Hazard #6?Answer: There is no hazard shown in this photo as the rule is: 18” must bemaintained in the middle of the room but material against the walls can go to theceiling as long as there is not a sprinkler head directly above the material.
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End of Presentation
• Please email the Sub-Committee for Research Safety Coordinator at [email protected] (cut & paste address into your email) to confirm you reviewed the Annual Research Safety Training and you will receive credit for completion as of your email date.
• Note: Annual Research Safety Training is valid for 12 months from the date it was taken. Thank you.
