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Compliance made easy

Laboratory Safety. Compliance made easy. OSHA’s Laboratory Safety Standard. Officially named: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR 1910.1450. Applies to the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals

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Compliance made easy

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  1. Laboratory Safety Compliance made easy

  2. OSHA’s Laboratory Safety Standard Officially named: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR 1910.1450 • Applies to the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals • A hazardous chemical – a chemical that may cause acute or chronic health effects in exposed employees

  3. The Lab Safety Standard Requires • Information & training • Exposure controls • Standard operating procedures (SOPs) • Chemical inventories, MSDS, container labeling • Properly functioning safety equipment • Emergency procedures • Medical consultation & exam • A written plan

  4. Laboratory Safety Manual • Introduction • Process Planning • Emergency Planning • Equipment • Training • General Lab Safety Practices • Safety Practices for Specific Hazards • Management of Unwanted Lab Materials (Waste) • Exposure Assessment and Medical Care • Appendix I: Forms • Appendix II: Lab Related Manuals New Old

  5. A. Introduction • Defines a laboratory • Responsibilities 5

  6. Setting Up a Lab Use the new checklist 6

  7. B. Process Planning Good planning can make the difference. • Standard Operating Procedures • Special Procedures • Ordering • Permits/licenses/Registrations • Receipt and Distribution • Shipping • Use of Engineering Controls New SOP form can be completed and printed online

  8. C. Emergency Planning • Postings and Signage • Emergency Action Plan Be sure to include spill clean up procedures

  9. D. Equipment Must be used properly, maintained in good condition, periodically inspected and properly disposed at the end of useful life. Ensure centrifuge carriage is balanced Inspect electrical wires for damage

  10. Safety Equipment Enables you to: • Avoid exposures • Store hazards safely • Respond to emergencies

  11. Personal Protective Equipment • When PPE is required • Minimum for lab work • Eye protection • Lab coat • Gloves • Shoes with closed toes and heels • Policy • Selection assistance • Care and maintenance

  12. E. Training • EH&S provided • Lab Training Curriculum • Site-specific • Retain proof of completion • Certificates • Printout of My History • Training History • Site-Specific Training EH&S Fire Safety Training

  13. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) • Provide information about the chemical and its hazards. • Must be available to employees. • Retain a copy. • Check for updates. • Where are MSDS obtained? • With the product • From the manufacturer • Online MSDS • EH&S MSDS Library

  14. F. General Lab Safety Practices Safe practices, labeling, storage, use, and surveys Perform safety audits using Laboratory Safety Survey form. Reduce the risk of employee exposure and injuries. NOTE: Picture depicts Lab Safety training – be sure to wear proper attire when performing safety audits

  15. G. Safety Practices for Specific Hazards Corrosives Flammables and combustibles Compressed and liquefied gases Peroxide formers Oxidizers Others include: explosives, lasers, mercury, nanotechnology, etc.

  16. H. Management of Unwanted Materials Unwanted Biohazardous Materials Unwanted Chemicals Unwanted Equipment Unwanted Radiological Materials

  17. I. Exposure Assessment & Medical Surveillance Employees are asked to complete a Hazard Inventory form to identify monitoring needs and determine if medical surveillance is needed

  18. Exposed or Injured • Employees • Emergencies/after hours – Mary Greeley Medical Center Emergency Room @ 239-2155 or call 911 • Normal working hours – McFarland Clinic Occupational Medicine Department @ 239-4496 1215 Duff Avenue • First Report of Injury form • Students • Emergencies/after hours – Mary Greeley Medical Center Emergency Room @ 239-2155 or call 911 • Normal working hours – Thielen Student Health Center @ 239-5801 Sheldon and Union Drive • Student Accident Report form

  19. Action Plan…Using the Lab Safety Manual • Hazard Inventory • Training – EH&S provided and site-specific • Obtain permits/licenses/registrations • SOPs • Emergency Action Plans • Inventories • Ensure that materials are labeled, used, stored and disposed of properly • Annual lab audits using Lab Safety Survey 19

  20. http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/cms/default.asp?action=article&ID=97http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/cms/default.asp?action=article&ID=97

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