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Lab Safety Culture Change Initiative

This initiative led by Brandon DeFrancisci, Associate Director for Health and Safety, EH&S, aims to implement the UCLA settlement post a fatal accident in 2008. The settlement signed in 2012 mandates enhanced reporting, safety measures, and training for all lab personnel, with a focus on Chemistry and Biochemistry facilities. The initiative includes developing a formal Lab Safety Manual, providing SOPs, and ensuring Personal Protective Equipment use. The culture change initiative, supported by university leadership, envisions a comprehensive approach to lab safety, likely shaping policy and practices across various departments. Feedback and input from stakeholders are crucial as UCLA works towards a safer lab environment.

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Lab Safety Culture Change Initiative

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  1. Lab Safety Culture Change Initiative Brandon DeFrancisci Associate Director for Health and Safety-EH&S

  2. Objectives for Today • Share information on the UCLA settlement • Share EH&S’ plans for settlement implementation and beyond • Obtain feedback

  3. UCLA Settlement • Fatal accident December 29, 2008 • July 27, 2012- a settlement was signed • Chemistry and Biochemistry • Provide list of lab facilities • Formal Lab Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene Plan • All lab personnel, including PIs receive training • SOP requirements (list of 500, pyrophorics)

  4. UCLA Settlement Cont. • Chemistry and Biochemistry Continued • Enhanced reporting and inspection requirements • Treat accident sites as a crime scene • UCLA requirements  UC Policy • Personal Protective Equipment • Training • Lab Inspections (no policy yet)

  5. Lab Safety Culture Change Initiative • Full support of EVCP and VC-R • Charter document under development • Phase 1-Chemistry and Biochemistry • By January 11 • Lessons learned used for Phase 2 • Phase 2-Everyone else • Ongoing

  6. Phase 2 • Resources needed • Launch new Chemical Hygiene Plan • Enhanced inspection • Implement PPE/Training Policy • SOP development

  7. Your Input is Welcome Comments and Questions?

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