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Laboratory Safety:

Laboratory Safety:. An Overview of Lab Safety Practices and Procedures. Polymer Composites Research Group. Outline. 5 Principles of Safety Safe Work Practices Safety Signs Emergency Equipment Chemical Safety General Safety Hazardous Waste Extras / Conclusion. 5 Principles of Safety.

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Laboratory Safety:

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  1. Laboratory Safety: An Overview of Lab Safety Practices and Procedures Polymer Composites Research Group

  2. Outline • 5 Principles of Safety • Safe Work Practices • Safety Signs • Emergency Equipment • Chemical Safety • General Safety • Hazardous Waste • Extras / Conclusion

  3. 5 Principles of Safety • Practice Safety • Need to know it to practice it • Be Concerned about Others • Just because you know doesn’t everyone knows • Understand the Hazards Associated • Prevention is Key • Know What to do in Emergencies • Preparation saves time in Emergencies • Report Hazards and Hazardous Conditions • Never Leave a Hazard or Potential Hazard

  4. Safe Work Practices

  5. Personal Protective Wear • Lab Coats • Safety Glasses • Gloves • Footwear Note: Splash Goggles, Face Shields, aprons, thermal or cut restraint gloves, hearing protection, and/or respirators where dictated. RED

  6. Proper Lab Practice • Gloves • Must be worn only in the lab • PPE must be worn • No good if not used • Chemical Carriers • Always use for glass containers • No Food in the Lab

  7. Safety Signs

  8. Emergency Aid Cards • Lab Safety Responders • Emergency Action Plan • Evacuation Cards

  9. Chemical Identification • Fire Diamonds • Chemical Fridges • MSDS Sheets • Chemical Labels • Every Container • Clear Labels • Must be able to match to MSDS

  10. Emergency Equipment

  11. Important Items • Fire Extinguishers • Eye Wash & Safety Shower • Shut off valves • First Aid • Spill Control

  12. Keep Equipment Clear • Do not leave the work space obstructed

  13. Chemical Safety

  14. Liquid Chemical Storage • Secondary Containment Required • Class Separation • Flammable, organic acid, bases, oxidizer, carcinogen • If You Use Chemicals • Page 16 - 20 MSE Manual BLACK

  15. Peroxides

  16. General Chemical Storage • Do NOT use the Hood • Compressed Gas Must Be Secured • Flammable > 1 gal • Special Container • Keep Flame from Flammables

  17. Hood Usage • Don’t Clutter • Check Hood Card • White: Good • Yellow: Marginal • Red: Bad • Don’t Block Air Flow • Monitor Air Flow

  18. General Safety

  19. Lab Organization • Heavy Item Storage • Lower than 5 ft • Metal Sharps in Container • Proper disposal of Glass • Plastic tubing on Faucet • Above rim unless contains backflow device • Soap and Towel access • General Tidiness

  20. Hazardous Waste

  21. Proper Storage • Designated Area • Labeled “Hazardous Waste” • Max 90 Day Storage • Always Covered • Store Oils Separately

  22. Discussion

  23. Highlights • PPE • Stay informed • MSDS Sheets • New Equipment Hazards and Safety • Clean Up • Take the extra effort • Regular Lab Cleanup

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