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Environmental Health & Safety
Lab Work – Safety Awareness
Presented by: Joseph Vincelli, Operations Manager
Environmental Health & Safety
To support the continuous improvement of the University’s
safety culture by providing advice, guidance, training, and technical support to the McGill community
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Mission Statement
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Regulations & Guidelines
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Guidelines
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Standards
Environment Canada – New Substances Notification
Quebec Regulation Respecting Occupational Health and Safety
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Transport Canada – Transport of Dangerous Goods
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
McGill myLab
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Transport Canada -TDG Regulations
9 Classes, designated 1 to 9
Chemicals and explosives in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9
Infectious substances in class 6.2
Radioactive materials in class 7
Packaging and labeling of biological agents or toxins transported to another entity
Mandatory training for all who transport (shipping and receiving)
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RegulationsPHAC
Human Pathogens
CFIA
Animal Pathogens
Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines
Prions
CFIA
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CFIA Standards
Containment Standards for Facilities Handling Plant Pests
Containment Standards for Facilities Handling Aquatic Animal Pathogens (2010)
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Environment CanadaNew Substances Notification Regulations(Organisms)
Reporting mandatory for manufactured/imported microorganisms if not found on the Domestic Substances List
Research & development exempted (OK in the lab and with no release in the environment):
Reporting required if organisms are introduced into experimental field study without containment
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Biohazards Policy*
“Prior to beginning work with biohazardousmaterial, responsible users must complete and submit an Application to Use Biohazardous Materials to Environmental Health & Safety for review and approval”
*University Laboratory Safety Committee September 24, 2007
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Definition: Biohazards
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Biohazards
Bacteria Viruses Fungi Parasites Plants and algae Prions
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Biohazards
Toxins of biological origin Human tissue, blood, body fluids Animal tissues, carcasses Nucleic acids Genetically modified strains & organisms
Others that could contain biohazardousmaterial, e.g. Cell lines
Cultures from soil samples
Waste water
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LAI*: Routes of Transmission
Origin: biological, chemical, or radioactive
Direct contact (e.g. splash, spills)
Inhalation
Ingestion
Dermal entry
Parenteral inoculation (injection)
Indirect contact (i.e. touching a contaminated door handle)
Vectors: animal/insect bites
*Laboratory acquired infections (LAI) or exposures
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Risk Groups
Categorization of relative hazards of infective organisms (4 levels) Risk Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4
Risk classification: Pathogenicity
Infectious dose
Mode of transmission
Host range
Effective prevention (e.g. vaccine)
Effective treatment (e.g., antibiotic, antiviral PEP)
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Containment Level
Minimum requirements for safe handling (4 levels) Operational practices
Safe work practices
Engineering, technical, physical: Location & access Surface finishes & casework HVAC Containment perimeter (windows, autoclave
location, etc.) Services (water, drains, gas, electricity,
equipment)
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Containment Level 1
No special design features
Biological safety cabinet not required, may be used for sterility
Work may be done on open bench top
Good aseptic/microbiological technique
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Containment Level 2
Additional physical requirements, e.g. Limited access, signage, lockable doors
Resistant, non-absorptive surfaces (for disinfection)
Containment of aerosols: Biological safety cabinets
Centrifuges with sealed rotors or safety cups
Minimize environmental contamination: Hand washing sinks
Decontamination facilities (e.g. autoclaves)
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Containment Levels 3 and 4 Level 3 Respiratory protection
HEPA filtration of lab exhaust
Strictly controlled access
Level 4 Isolated facility with sealed perimeter
Positive pressure suits or Class 3 BSC
Effluent sterilization system
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WHMIS - Classes
D2 -Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects
A – Compressed Gases
B – Flammable & Combustible
C- Oxidizing Material
D - Poisonous & Infectious Materials
D - Poisonous & Infectious Materials
D - Poisonous & Infectious Materials
E – Corrosive Material
F - Dangerously Reactive Material
D3 - Biohazardous Infectious Material
D1 - Materials Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission(CNSC)
The acquisition, possession and use of radiation sources are subject to licensing by the CNSC
EHS administers the CNSC license, renewed every 5 years.
Internal permits are issued by EHS to radiation users (renewed yearly) after completing the Application to Use Radioactive Materials
Internal permits contain: Name of permit holder; Classification of laboratory (e.g. Basic, Intermediate, High); Validity period; Approved use and/or storage locations; Radioisotope types and possession limits; Certain compliance conditions.
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Radiation Safety Policies*
Compliance Enforcement Policy
Radiation Safety "3 Strikes" Enforcement Policy
Radioisotope Laboratory Decommissioning Policy
Radiation Safety Training Policy
McGill Radioisotope Acquisition Policy
Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Policy
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Radioactive materials
Ionizing radiation composed of particles and/or photons or electromagnetic radiation Alpha Particles (α)
Beta Particles (β-)
Positron (β+)
Gamma Radiation (γ)
X-Rays
Present as an open or sealed source
External radiation protection: Time, Distance, Shielding and Contamination Control
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McGill myLabwww.mcgill.ca/ehs/mylab
Web based compliance tool
Maintains hazardous material inventories
Allows shared inventories
Inventory linked to MSDS service (3E Inc.)
Critical emergency response information
To get started, contact Parisa Parang to setup an account.
Local: 8778
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WHMIS*
*Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ObjectiveTo ensure the protection of workers and students from the adverse effects of hazardous materials through the promotion of access to health and safety information on Controlled & Hazardous Products
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WHMIS – Key Elements
Worker core training Chemicals grouped in 6 classes
Cautionary labeling of containersSupplier Labels, Workplace Labels, Laboratory Labels
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Provided by the manufacturer/supplier
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McGill myLabwww.mcgill.ca/ehs/mylab
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Safe Work Practices
Understand the hazards
Restrict lab access
Avoid clutter
Use personal protective equipment Lab coat
Gloves
Eye protection
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McGill PPE Policy
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No shorts, sandals, etc.
“Universal Precautions” with human blood
No food, drinks, etc.
No mouth pipetting
Work carefully, deliberately
Decontaminate work surfaces
Safe Work Practices (cont’d)
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Safe Work Practices (cont’d)
Use needles, syringes only if necessary
Report accidents to Supervisor and/or EHS Cuts, needle sticks, scrapes
Contamination of broken skin
Splash of hazardous materials
Incidents and near accidents
Document by completing the McGill Accident/Incident/Occupation Disease form
www.mcgill.ca/ehs/forms/forms/accidentincidentreportorm
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Safe Work Practices (cont’d)
Consequences of poor work practices: Personnel exposure
Contamination of research
Environmental release
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Lab Safety Training Courses
WHMIS Training for Lab Personnel
Principles of Laboratory Radiation Safety
Introduction to Biosafety
Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets
Hazardous Waste Management & Disposal Training for Lab Personnel
Laser Safety Course
myLab Training Courses & online documents
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Contact information: Telephone: 514-398-4563
Fax: 514-398-8047
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mcgill.ca/ehs
Address: 3610 McTavish, 4th floor