HAZARD COMMUNICATION Annual Update

1. HAZARD COMMUNICATIONAnnual Update Common Sense Laboratory Hygiene

2. BASIC RULE NUMBER ONE Storage Protocol: “A place for everything and everything in its place”

3. BASIC RULE NUMBER TWO “Label! Label! Label!” (An absence of a label is a violation of law!)

4. BASIC RULE NUMBER THREE “First In…First Out”

5. BASIC RULE NUMBER FOUR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING “Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness”

6. BASIC RULE NUMBER FIVE “Think Before Doing”

7. BASIC RULE NUMBER SIX “Play By The Rules”

8. Light (optical) Radiation Chemical Abrasion Falling Objects Penetration Poor Posture Electrical Extreme temperatures Harmful mists, Dusts, Spores, etc Compression Repetitive motion Awkward body position Hazard Identification

9. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Does the lab or storage area have an unkempt appearance? • Is there a protocol for lab equipment cleaning and maintenance? • Are tables, equipment, etc. disinfected according to established protocol?

10. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are chemicals, equipment, and other materials kept in secured conditions? • Is storage random with no restrictions on where chemicals are placed? • Are acids stored next to bases?

11. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are oxidizers next to flammables? • Are water reactives next to the sink? • Are poisons next to a desk?

12. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Has a hazard analysis been conducted and kept current? • Has a CIL been completed, submitted, and kept up-to-date? • Is the CHP reviewed and evaluated annually?

13. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is the CHP available and accessible? • Have all employees been trained on the details of the CHP? • Are there uniform lab hazard signs at each entrance? • Are all containers properly labeled?

14. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are Peroxide formers present? • If yes, are they dated at the time of purchase? And when opened? • Are containers bonded and grounded before transfer of contents? • Are chemicals stored by hazard class?

15. Chemical Hazard Classes • Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides • Poisons • Radioactive • Corrosive • Miscellaneous • Explosives • Gases • Flammable & Combustible Liquids • Flammable Solids

16. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is storage alphabetical where incompatible substances can come into contact with others? • Are chemicals left where last used? • Are chemicals stored inside vent hoods? • Are flammables stored inside domestic refrigerators?

17. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is food stored beside chemicals inside refrigerators? • Are containers, especially glass, stacked on top of one another? • Are chemicals ever stored on the floor? • Are shelves overcrowded?

18. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is a carrying container used when transporting chemicals by hand? • Are containers free of evidence of leakage? • Are there any unknown chemicals in the lab?

19. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is the sink drain ever used to discard unused chemicals? • Are solid waste materials properly discarded? • Are glass containers touching others on the shelves?

20. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Must containers be moved to get the one wanted? • Is the shelving strong enough to support the materials on them? • Are shelving secure so there is no chance of tipping?

21. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is each shelf fitted with a small lip to prevent containers from sliding off? • Are liquids or corrosive materials stored on shelves above eye level? • Are any containers allowed to hang over the edge of shelves?

22. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are extinguishers appropriate for the type of materials used in the lab? • Are extinguisher inspections current? • Is first aid equipment available?

23. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are gas cylinders secured with chain or strong strap and capped when not in use? • Are gas cylinders transported by dolly? • Are gas cylinders kept away from heat sources at all times? • Are cylinders properly labeled and test dated?

24. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are gases stored by type of gas? • Are flammable liquids stored in a refrigerator? • If so, is the refrigerator suitable for flammable solvent storage? • Are food prohibition regulations adhered to?

25. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are aisles clear and unobstructed? • Is there a spill kit in the lab? • Is a hazardous waste collection system used? • Are employees and students trained in hazardous waste collection?

26. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Does the lab have a safety shower? • If not, is there a need for one? • If yes, is it within code?

27. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Was it inspected within the last six months? • Is it clearly visible and accessible? • Is it provided with a modesty curtain?

28. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are there any significant and unpleasant odors in the lab? • Are there unusual or loud noises in the lab?

29. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is there a fume hood in the lab? • If so, is it inspected at least annually? • Is the fume hood used for storage?

30. Laboratory Hygiene Review • When people are present, exit doors are never locked, blocked, or chained? • An exit sign can be seen from wherever a person might be located?

31. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Does each container have a label? • Are labels fading or otherwise damaged? • Is the container (label) dated? • Is dating information used to control shelf-life problems?

32. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is color-coding practiced? • Are shelf edges painted to match color-coding of labels? • Are shelves labeled to match the chemicals stored there?

33. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are chemicals inventoried monthly? • Is the CIL forwarded to Safety and Security? • Are minimum quantities storage requirements maintained?

34. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are containers inspected regularly for leakage, color changes, cloudiness, pressure buildup, etc. • Are damaged containers immediately taken out of service? • If so, what happens to the chemical?

35. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is maintenance and upkeep a high priority? • Is the storage area and work area well ventilated? • Is air re-circulated at least six times per hour?

36. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is the temperature and humidity maintained at a proper level? • Are proper fire extinguishers available and in proper working order? • Are chemicals stored in sunlight, near steam pipes, lab ovens, or other heat sources?

37. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are secondary trays used as a preventive to spills? • Are empty containers cleaned to be reused? • Are empty containers disposed of in the proper manner?

38. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are cork, glass, or rubber stoppers that could possibly leak used? • Are containers stored in fire proof or explosion proof cabinets leak proof? • Are refrigerators defrosted regularly to prevent chemical being trapped in unique ice formations?

39. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are food/drink and chemicals stored in common areas? • Are materials for cleaning spills conveniently located? • Are unauthorized persons prevented from entering storage areas?

40. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Has a hazard analysis been conducted and kept current? • Is the CHP reviewed and evaluated annually? • Is the CHP available and accessible? • Have all employees been trained on the details of the CHP? • Are there uniform lab hazard signs at each entrance?

41. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is appropriate hazard signage posted as required? • Are there uniform lab hazard signs at each entrance? • All doors that are intended to be access doors are accessible?

42. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Doors that appear to be exit doors, but aren’t, are properly labeled (basement, storage, no exit, etc.)? • All electrical equipment is safely grounded?

43. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are electrical cords in safe condition? • Does the lab avoid the use of extension cords as permanent power supplies? • Are circuit breakers unobstructed? • Are no flammable substances placed within three feet of a panel?

44. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Does the lab have an eyewash station? • If no, is there a need for one? • If yes, is it within code? • Is it inspected monthly? • Does it pass the operational test?

45. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are respirators available? • If yes, are personnel fit-tested and trained? • Is eye protection worn at all times? • Are appropriate gloves worn as required?

46. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Is eating, drinking, smoking, and applying cosmetics prohibited in the lab area? • Are necessary safety shields used? • Is appropriate footwear used as required? • Are aprons and/or lab coats worn as required?

47. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Has fire extinguishing training been conducted within the last year? • Are fire extinguishers accessible? • Do you know where they are located?

48. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are extinguishers appropriate for the type of materials used in the lab? • Are extinguisher inspections current? • Is first aid equipment available?

49. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are there clearly marked evacuation routes in relation to the work area? • Are there emergency #’s (7747) stickers on the phones and posted in other conspicuous places? • Is the chemical inventory list (CIL) current?

50. Laboratory Hygiene Review • Are MSD sheets readily available to students and employees? • Are cylinders securely capped at all times? • Are cylinders stored properly when empty.