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“Laboratory Safety Awareness

“Laboratory Safety Awareness. Laboratory Safety Standard Hazard Communication Standard The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Some Agencies That Regulate Campus & Laboratory Hazardous Chemicals. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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“Laboratory Safety Awareness

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  1. “Laboratory Safety Awareness • Laboratory Safety Standard • Hazard Communication Standard • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  2. Some Agencies That Regulate Campus & Laboratory Hazardous Chemicals • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • California Occupational and Safety Administration (CALOSHA) • California Code of Regulations • Title 8, Section 5191 & 5194 • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Department of Transportation (DOT)

  3. HAZARD COMMUNICATION A WORKER’S “RIGHT TO KNOW” PROGRAM

  4. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY Environmental Health & Safety DIAL "4697" PROFESSIONALS DAVID PATTERSON - DIRECTOR THOMAS BARBER – SENIOR SAFETY COORDINATOR MICHAEL P. HUYTER – ENVIRONMETNAL SPECIALIST RICHARD MARVIN – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST CATHY M. SEVIER –ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

  5. David L. PattersonDirectorEnvironmental Health & Safety(909) 869 – 4697DLPATTERSON@CSUPMONA.EDU

  6. Thomas BarberSenior Safety CoordinatorEnvironmental Health and Safety(909) 869 – 6831TIBARBER@CSUPOMONA.EDU

  7. Michael P. HuyterEnvironmental SpecialistEnvironmental Health & Safety(909) 869 – 3230MPHUYTER@CSUPOMONA.EDU

  8. Richard MarvinHazardous Materials SpecialistEnvironmental Health and Safety(909) 869 – 3228RMARVIN@CSUPOMONA.EDU

  9. Cathy M. SevierAdministrative CoordinatorEnvironmental Health & Safety(909) 869 – 4697CMSEVIER@CSUPOMONA.EDU

  10. CAL POLY POMONA’S HAZARD COMMUNICATIONMANUAL ESTABLISHED 1986 • REGULARLY REVIEWED AND UPDATED • EMPLOYEE TRAINING • EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

  11. Laboratory Safety TrainingGoals • Lab Safety Program Training • Emergency Information • Safety Awareness Issues & Injury Prevention • Training Exercises • Self Quiz

  12. Laboratory AwarenessSafety Training • On-the-job Safety Training • Department Safety Meetings • Hazard Communication • Emergency Action and Fire Prevention

  13. FIVE PARTS OFHAZARDOUS COMMUNICTAION • Manufacturers hazard evaluation of products • Product WARNING labels • Manufacturers provide MSDS (material safety data sheets) • Employers develop a written Hazardous Communications Program • Employers provide employee training and information

  14. MSDS(MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET) TOXIC REACTIVE IGNITABLE CORROSIVE EIGHT (8) INFORMATION SECTIONS OF MSDS RIGHT-TO-KNOW

  15. IMPORTANCE OF LABELS WARNING This product contains Methyl Ethyl This product may be “HARMFUL” to your health Keep product in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight. Have you read any labels like the one above? Tell me about one example product label on a chemical you work with at your job function.

  16. READ THE LABEL Hazardous Communications Manual & Labels • Primary Containers • Secondary Containers

  17. MSDS29 CFR 1910.1200Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 5194 and Section 5191. • The importance of the MSDS • Reading an MSDS • Quiz

  18. Right- to- KnowTitle 8, Section 5194 & 5191 • You, the employee, have a right to know about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals.

  19. Chemical Spills In and Out of the Laboratory

  20. Two Main Chemical Safety Programs • Hazard Communication Program (“Haz-Com”) • For all employees who use hazardous substances • common situation: the same chemical is used every day (example: factory assembly line) • Chemical Safety Plan for Laboratories (CSPL) • For personnel in laboratories • common situation: many different chemicals are used in small quantities

  21. Standard Operating Procedure • Written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are created by: • Course Instructors • Principal Investigators • Lead Technicians • SOP is attached to CSPL and kept available in each laboratory* • SOPs are kept on file by the DSC

  22. Examples of Flammable and Combustible Liquids • Combustible liquids • Oil • Greases and lubricants • Oil-based paints • Flammable liquids • Isopropyl alcohol • Propane • Solvents such as acetone, MEK, paint thinner • Fuels such as gasoline, kerosene • Aerosol cans

  23. Flashpoint • Lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors to be ignited • Low Flashpoint = High flammability • Flammable liquids have a flashpoint < 100˚ F • Combustible liquids have a flashpoint > 100˚F

  24. Fire Suppression Equipment in the Laboratory • Extinguishers • Manual foam or water systems • Sprinkler systems • Inspected regularly

  25. Fire Prevention • Store flammable and combustible liquids in proper containers • Keep reactive chemicals separated • Prevent the accumulation of combustibles • Keep combustibles away from electrical equipment and hot machinery

  26. General Cylinder Safety • Only accept and use DOT approved cylinders • Do not drop cylinders • Protect cylinders from cuts and abrasions • Don’t use cylinders for unintended function such as a roller or support • Don’t tamper with safety valves • Caps on whenever not in use

  27. Laboratory Chemical Spill Hazards • Chemical types and locations • Spotting a leak or spill • Specific chemical hazards

  28. Evaluating Laboratory Hazards • What PPE is available? • Are cylinders used in the Laboratory? • Are you positioned properly while working? • Is lockout/tagout used? • Are any hazardous chemicals being stored under a hood or being used as part of a laboratory processes? • Do you notice any hazardous labels? • Is Bio Hazardous waste labeled, stored and disposed in the Laboratory? • What are the sources of chemicals and what new chemicals are being used? • Are slips, trips, and falls a possibility?

  29. Spill Prevention and Safety in the Laboratory • Understand chemical hazards in your lab • Follow safe storage and handling procedures • Read and follow the instructions on labels and material safety data sheets • Don’t use chemicals in unlabeled containers

  30. Recognizing a Chemical Release • Dripping or pool of liquid • Unusual smell • Unusual sound • Loss of pressure or flow

  31. Physical States of Hazardous Materials in a Laboratory • Liquid • Solid • Gas • Vapor

  32. Chemical Exposure in a Laboratory • Skin or eye contact • Inhalation • Swallowing • Avoid contact and evacuate immediately

  33. Health Hazards • Short-term exposure • Inhalation • Skin contact • Eye contact • Ingestion • Long-term exposure • Organ damage • Cancer

  34. PPE & Laboratory Safety • Safety glasses or goggles? • Protective gloves? • Protective clothing? • Respirator or Laboratory mechanical ventilation?

  35. Help Prevent Injuries and Illnesses in your Laboratory • Report any unsafe conditionsto supervisor • Attend safety meetings • Follow all safety rulesand procedures. • Practice safe housekeeping

  36. Demonstration of Knowledge Laboratory Awareness Self Quiz.doc

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