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Chemical Hygiene Plan Chemical Hazard Identification Safety Equipment Hazardous Waste Management

Topics Outline:. Chemical Hygiene Plan Chemical Hazard Identification Safety Equipment Hazardous Waste Management. Commitment to Safety. Commitment to Safety. Chemical Hygiene Plan. Specifies what safety procedures should be used to minimize chemical exposure

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Chemical Hygiene Plan Chemical Hazard Identification Safety Equipment Hazardous Waste Management

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  1. Topics Outline: • Chemical Hygiene Plan • Chemical Hazard Identification • Safety Equipment • Hazardous Waste Management

  2. Commitment to Safety Commitment to Safety

  3. Chemical Hygiene Plan • Specifies what safety procedures should be used to minimize chemical exposure • Use of Safety Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Identifies the responsibilities of faculty, staff, & students working in labs http://usfweb2.usf.edu/eh&s/labsafety/CHP06302006.doc

  4. Chemical Hazard Identification

  5. Any chemical can be hazardous if it associated with health and/or physical hazards. To identify the hazards associated with a specific chemical, View the Manufacturer’s Label View the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Label View the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  6. Chemical Storage • Do not store chemicals above eye level • Store flammable liquids in an approved flammable cabinet or flammable rated refrigerator • Acids & Bases should be segregated and stored in a secondary containment • Chemical incompatibility charts are very useful in determining where a chemical should be stored.

  7. Expired & Time-Sensitive Chemicals Have These Chemicals Removed By EH&S Call 974-4036

  8. Chemical Inventory • Must be kept in each laboratory • Paper or electronic format • Assists emergency personnel when responding to an incident in lab For more information, please click on: • USF Chemical Hygiene Plan • Hazardous Inventory Tracking System (HITS) • USF Environmental Health & Safety

  9. Safety Equipment

  10. Fume Hoods • Essential in reducing exposure to chemical vapors • Air flow velocity test performed annually by EH&S • Report any monitors that are alarming, or a reduction or increase in air flow velocity to Environmental Health & Safety at 974-4036 or Physical Plant at 974-2176.

  11. Fume Hood Efficiency To increase the performance of your fume hood, • Perform all applications 6 inches inside the hood • Avoid rapid movements that can disrupt air flow • Keep the sash as low as possible while working in the hood • Storing large equipment or chemicals for long periods of time reduces the hood’s efficiency • When the fume hood is not being used, close the sash

  12. Eyewashes & Safety Showers • Know their location and how to operate • Keep area clear of clutter • Seek medical help BE SURE TO FLUSH YOUR EYEWASHES WEEKLY!!

  13. Personal Protective Equipment • Eye and face protection (safety glasses, face shields) • Hand protection (gloves) • Body protection (lab coats) • Be sure to wear all the proper PPE required for working with chemicals in your laboratory. • For more information, please refer to the Laboratory Safety section on our website for more resources including glove compatibility charts, etc.

  14. Hazardous Waste Management

  15. Classifying Hazardous Waste • Listed by EPA • Exhibits one of the characteristics of a hazardous waste. • Listed hazardous waste is included in one of the four EPA Lists • Characteristics are: - ignitability - corrosivity - reactivity - toxicity For more information, view our website, http://usfweb2.usf.edu/eh&s/hazwaste/dlist.html

  16. Waste Determination • EH&S makes the final determination of whether a waste is hazardous. Therefore, all chemical wastes must be treated as hazardous wastes in your laboratory. Do not dump hazardous waste down the drain or in the trash. • Rags or other materials contaminated with hazardous wastes must be treated as hazardous wastes and not tossed in the trash. • Hazardous waste containers, tags, and labels are available at EH&S free of charge. Please contact us at 974-4036.

  17. Container Management • Must be labeled “Hazardous Waste” • Include contents/percentages • Must be compatible with contents No Use of Food Containers to Store Hazardous Waste • Must be closed except when adding or removing contents • Contents in leaking containers must be transferred into another container

  18. Empty Waste Containers • Can be disposed in the lab trash except for acutely hazardous wastes that are found on the EPA P List. • Empty acutely hazardous waste containers must be disposed of through EH&S as hazardous waste. • When discarding of empty waste containers in the trash, deface the original label and mark the container “Empty”. For containers that stored flammable chemicals, be sure to remove the lid before discarding as well.

  19. Hazardous Waste Storage • Hazardous waste must be stored in a designated Satellite Accumulation Area. • Hazardous waste generator is responsible for: - Designating the SAA at or near the related work process - Storing up to the maximum amount of waste allowed, which is 55 gallons (1 quart acutely hazardous wastes) - Inspecting for leaks, labels, and lids on all containers • Be sure to segregate your wastes into separate waste streams, i.e. acids, bases, oxidizers, etc.

  20. Hazardous Waste Pick-Up For HITS Users: 1. Fill out HITS yellow tags 2. Include contents/percentages 3. Attach the tag to the container 4. Login to HITS 5. Select Dispose of Chemical on the main menu 6. Follow instructions given For additional assistance, refer to the HITS Tutorial on our website.

  21. For non-HITS users: • Fill out USF white hazardous waste tag • Include percentages of contents • Send top copy to EH&S office at CRS 104 • Attach the rest of the tag to the waste container

  22. Universal Waste • Subject to hazardous waste regulations if they are not recycled or properly managed. • Three common universal waste streams found at USF include: - Non-Alkaline batteries - Fluorescent & HID Lamps - Mercury-containing Devices Contact EH&S for further assistance in the collection & disposal of universal waste

  23. Other Managed Hazardous Waste Aerosol Cans • Considered hazardous waste if the contents include an EPA Listed waste or exhibit the characteristics of a hazardous waste • Examples are solvents and cleaners • Must be disposed through EH&S if it contained a hazardous waste and, is no longer being used, or is missing the spray mechanism (nozzle) Lead Solder • Must also be disposed of as hazardous waste including the material it is being collected on (sponge). • You can use lead-free solder if possible.

  24. Emergency Information • In case of an emergency, please call 911 • If you need assistance with spills or you need to report an accident, please call EH&S at 974-4036. • To report a workplace injury, please call EH&S at 974-5775 Visit our website, http://usfweb2.usf.edu/eh%26s/contactus/contactus.html, for more information on the various services offered under EH&S.

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