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LABORATORY SAFETY TRAINING

LABORATORY SAFETY TRAINING. Francois Song. Introduction. This Safety Seminar will assist you while studying here at The University and after you graduate. You will learn about government Agencies and Regulations put in place to protect YOU and the ENVIRONMENT.

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LABORATORY SAFETY TRAINING

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  1. LABORATORY SAFETY TRAINING Francois Song

  2. Introduction • This Safety Seminar will assist you while studying here at The University and after you graduate. • You will learn about government Agencies and Regulations put in place to protect YOU and the ENVIRONMENT. • All of us are RESPONSIBLE when it comes to SAFETY. Institute of Polymer Science

  3. Agenda • You will see a video on Laboratory Safety. This is OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1450). • We will discuss Hazardous Waste Disposal EPA (40 CFR 260) • We will talk about Personal Protective Equipment: OSHA (29 CFR 1910.132) • We will end with Emergency Notification Institute of Polymer Science

  4. Overview • The University of Akron has a large number of toxic chemicals. If not handled properly, they could hurt this community. • OSHA has a General Duty Clause: The University must provide a safe working (studying) environment to us. However, we must also obey the safety policies established by The University. • We are accountable for a safe environment. Institute of Polymer Science

  5. Vocabulary • OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. • EPA: Environmental Protection Agency • NRC: Nuclear Regulatory Commission • MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet • CHP: Chemical Hygiene Plan • PPM: Personal Protective Equipment Institute of Polymer Science

  6. What OSHA Requires • Employee Occupational Safety & Health • Review OSH Acts and Standards • Review Campus Required Safety Programs • Know About Hazards in Workplace • Inform OSHA • Safety Training • Follow Standards & Campus Safety Rules • Hazards Communication Standards • Personal Protection Equipment Institute of Polymer Science

  7. What EPA Requires • Protection of the Environment (1970 +) • Clean Air Act (Pollutants Identified) • Clean Water Act (Integrity of Waters) • Safe Drinking Water Act (Set Standards) • RCRA (Hazardous Waste Disposal) • Right To-Know (Hazmat, Lead, Asbestos) • Pesticides Institute of Polymer Science

  8. Your Rights • Recognize & Report Hazardous Situations • Take Safety Training Seriously • Understand and Follow OSHA Rules • Know Hazards Associated With Your Job • Know Protection Required To Avoid Exposure • Complain to OSHA • Review OSHA Citations Institute of Polymer Science

  9. THE NRC • Contact the Radiation Safety Officer if you are using X-Ray generating equipment or will be doing radiation research. • There is an initial training to complete. • S/he must approve the purchase of all radioisotopes. Institute of Polymer Science

  10. HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL • Do not sewer chemicals • Pour Organic Solvent Waste into RED containers and transfer to Room 133 • Pour Aqueous Waste into WHITE containers and take to Room 133 • Number and List all Unused chemicals and call for a pick up. • Label and Identify all waste Institute of Polymer Science

  11. TOPICS • APPLICABLE REGULATIONS • IDENTIFICATION OF REGULATED WASTE • CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL WASTE DISPOSAL • TRAINING • POLLUTION PREVENTION Institute of Polymer Science

  12. REGULATIONSHazardous Waste • Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976). 40 CFR 260-268, 273 • Ohio Adm. Code 3745-3749 • Analysis of waste • Proper storage on site • Proper transportation manifest preparation • Proper disposal off-site • Contingency plan • Worker training Institute of Polymer Science

  13. REGULATIONSBiological Waste • Federal Regulation 49 CFR 172-173 • Ohio Adm. Code 3745-27 • Management of Infectious waste, pathogens, medical waste, sharps, needles, blades • Generator of 50 Lbs/month or more must register. • Segregation of waste at point of origin • Bags/containers with universal biohazard symbol • Autoclaving… Disposal off-site Institute of Polymer Science

  14. IDENTIFICATION OF REGULATED WASTE • Any substance with a potential of hazard to human health or to the environment • Ignitability (Flash point < 140 F) • Corrosivity (pH <2 or >12.5 • Reactivity (Unstable -Explosion, detonation) • Toxicity (Poisons) • Listed Waste • Four Lists [F-non specific, K-Industry specific, P-unused acute, U-discarded commercial toxic • Universal Waste • Batteries, Pesticides, Mercury-containing products Institute of Polymer Science

  15. Regulated Waste Management • NO CHEMICAL WASTE TO SEWER • All Ignitable wastes (pH = 7) in RED Jugs • All Corrosive wastes in WHITE Jugs • Attach a NOTE detailing info on all “Unknowns” • Assign #s on containers and LIST unused chemicals before calling EOHS • All containers must be sealed or capped • A LOG describing the waste must accompany all JUGS Institute of Polymer Science

  16. Miscellaneous • Empty Containers • Allow solvent residue to vaporize under hood • Rinse corrosives three times • Remove lids and hazardous labels • Deface warning labels • Place glass in designated container • Work with EOHS to remove your waste before you leave the University Institute of Polymer Science

  17. TRAINING • Hunt for waste in your area • Label all containers • Segregate your waste • Collaborate with EOHS • Be responsible: You are a GENERATOR • Call 6866 or 7766 Institute of Polymer Science

  18. Pollution Prevention • Contain all spills (Consult your Emergency Response Guide) • Order only the amount of chemicals that you need (Source Control) • Update your Chemical Inventory often and call us to help you discard excess chemicals • Institute Waste Minimization (Approaches to reduce volume or toxicity of waste) • Make sure that you have a spill kit nearby Institute of Polymer Science

  19. Waste Disposal • Waste going into RED Containers must be NEUTRALIZED. • Corrosives can be kept in original bottles • Used vacuum pump oil can be poured into the original containers. • “Unknowns” will not be accepted. • “Unlabelled” containers will not be accepted. Institute of Polymer Science

  20. MSDS • You must request MSDS when you order chemicals. • You must compile and understand MSDS before using any chemical • You need to maintain and update your chemical inventory. • Your chemical inventory must match your MSDS data bank Institute of Polymer Science

  21. Personal Protection • Eye: Wear glasses, goggles. Consult your doctor for contact lenses/MSDS • Hand: Wear Appropriate gloves • Feet: Cover your feet. Sandals? • Body: Wear a lab coat. Shorts are not allowed. • Respiratory Protection: Work in hoods, glove boxes. Institute of Polymer Science

  22. Respiratory Protection • DO NOT wear a respirator without clearance from EOHS. • Medical examination required • Respiratory Training Needed • Fit Testing • Cartridge Selection • Respiratory care • Respirator Assignment Institute of Polymer Science

  23. Where to Get More Information • 911 to Campus Police • 7415 for Work orders, Repairs (PFOC) • 6866 Department of Safety • 7766 Waste Disposal (Francois) • 5712 Radiation safety (Jason) • 5372 Indoor Air Quality (Alex) • 6867 Fire Extinguishers (Jennifer) Institute of Polymer Science

  24. Right to Know • You, the researcher, have a right to know about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals. Institute of Polymer Science

  25. NFPA and HMIS Information • Health = Blue • Flammability = Red • Reactivity = Yellow • Other hazards or special handling = White • Scale: 0 (no hazard) to 4 (extreme hazard) Institute of Polymer Science

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