hazardous communications & lab safety bruce bradley & humberto garcia sept 11, 2007
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Hazardous Communications & Lab Safety
Bruce Bradley & Humberto GarciaBruce Bradley & Humberto Garcia
Sept 11, 2007
Hazardous Communications & Lab Safety Title 8 CCR, 5194 Smoking Policy Chemical Inventory MSDS’s Hazard Properties Labeling Emergency Response Hazardous Materials & Waste Laboratory Practices
Title 8 CCR, 5191 & 5194 (1) This section requires manufacturers
or importers to assess the hazards of substances which they produce or import, and all employers to provide information to their employees about the hazardous substances to which they may be exposed, by means of a hazard communication program, labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and information and training. In addition, this section requires distributors to transmit the required information to employers.
8 Elements of the IIPP
IIPP Responsibility - University President and RM&S Compliance – 8CCR3203, safe work practices Communication –We all communicate about safety Accident/Exposure Investigation – Prevention Hazard Identification – On all levels Hazard Mitigation – Risk assessments Training – Best practices and regulatory compliance Documentation – Maintenance and retention of records
Campus Non-Smoking Policy
Smoking is allowed only in “Designated areas”
Designated areas Visible by signage At or around each university building Smoking Cops = Peer pressure Any other locations are against university
policy
See the RM&S website for more information on the policy and procedure.
Physical/Health Hazards
Explosive Flammable Combustible liquid/gas Water reactive Oxidizer Organic peroxide Unstable Corrosive Sensitizer Irritant Toxic
NFPA
Health Flammability Reactivity Special
hazard
““Radioactive Material”Radioactive Material”Biohazardous MaterialBiohazardous Material
44 Materials that on very short exposure could Materials that on very short exposure could cause death or major residual injurycause death or major residual injury
33 Materials that on short exposure could cause Materials that on short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injuryserious temporary or residual injury
22 Materials that on intense or continued (not Materials that on intense or continued (not chronic) exposure could cause temporary chronic) exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injuryincapacitation or possible residual injury
11 Materials that on exposure would cause irritation Materials that on exposure would cause irritation by only minor residual injuryby only minor residual injury
00 No Health Hazard No Health Hazard
Identification of Health Hazard
44 Materials that will rapidly or completely vaporize Materials that will rapidly or completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperaturetemperature
33 Liquids and solids that can be ignited under Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditionsalmost all ambient temperature conditions
22 Materials that must be moderately heated or Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occurbefore ignition can occur
11 Materials that must be preheated before ignition Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occurcan occur
00 No Flammable Properties No Flammable Properties
Identification of Flammability Hazard
4 4 Materials that are readily capable of detonation or of Materials that are readily capable of detonation or of explosive decomposition or reaction at normal explosive decomposition or reaction at normal temperaturestemperatures
33 Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive reaction but require a strong initiating source reaction but require a strong initiating source
22 Materials that readily undergo violent chemical Materials that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures or change at elevated temperatures and pressures or which react violently with water or which may form which react violently with water or which may form explosive mixtures with waterexplosive mixtures with water
11 Materials that are normally stable, but which can Materials that are normally stable, but which can become unstablebecome unstable
00 Non Reactive Non Reactive
Identification of Reactivity Hazard
Example - NFPA
Isopropyl Alcohol Slightly Toxic Highly Flammable Not Reactive No Special Hazard1 0
3
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets Available in RM&S office, designated
areas in Science Halls and with 3E on demand
Why are they important?
MSDS Contents Chemical Id
Synonyms Hazardous
Ingredients PEL, TLV
Physical Data Appearance and
odor Fire & Explosion
Data Flash-point
Health Hazards Signs and
symptoms
Reactivity data Incompatibles
Spill Procedures Notify Supervisor
Special Protection PPE
Special Precautions
Controls
Engineering controls:
-hoods, cabinets, safety cans, trays Work practices:
-operating procedures Personal protective equipment:
-safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, no open-toed shoes
Types of Emergencies
Medical emergency Fire Chemical spill Biohazardous material spill Radioactive material spill Bomb threat Earthquake Power outage Flood
Emergency Equipment
First-Aid kits
Spill kits
Safety showers
Eyewash stations
Fire
extinguishers
Flashlights
Emergency Exits
First Aid
Eyewash Minimum of 15 min
Shower remove
contaminated clothing
1st Aid Kits Where is it?
Call 911 Dispatch or RM&S @ ext.
4502
Non-Emergency Medical Care
EmployeesEmployeesConcentra Medical CenterConcentra Medical Center740 Nordahl Road, Suite 117740 Nordahl Road, Suite 117San MarcosSan Marcos(760) 432-9000(760) 432-9000Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Report all injuries no matter how small.Report all injuries no matter how small.
StudentsStudentsStudent Health ServicesStudent Health ServicesSan Marcos Ambulatory Care CenterSan Marcos Ambulatory Care Center120 Craven Drive, Suite 102120 Craven Drive, Suite 102Ext. 4005Ext. 4005
Fire Safety Prevention The Fire Triangle
Oxygen, Heat, Fuel Classification of fuels Types of extinguishers Extinguishing a fire Evacuation
P.A.S.S.P.A.S.S. PullPull the pinthe pin
AimAim at base of fireat base of fire
SqueezeSqueeze the handle the handle
SweepSweep side to side side to side
1.1. Position yourself Position yourself between the fire and between the fire and escape routeescape route
2.2. Have a back-upHave a back-up
3.3. Do not turn your back to Do not turn your back to the firethe fire
4.4. Alert key personnel Alert key personnel regarding the incidentregarding the incident
Fire in the Laboratory
Fire: Fight or Flight?
Evacuate if: You do not know what is on fire The fire is spreading rapidly You do not have the appropriate
extinguisher You might inhale toxic smoke You cannot maintain an escape
route Your instincts tell you not to fight the
fire
Types of Wastes
Chemical/hazardous Pharmaceuticals Controlled Substances Glass Sharps Universal wastes Empty containers
Hazardous Waste DeterminationIs the waste;
Reactive, corrosive, flammable, or toxic?
Specifically listed in the regulations?
Derived from a listed material?
Potentially hazardous to health & the environment?
Confirm any non-hazardous waste determination
Labeling Waste
Contents Composition Physical hazards Health hazards Target organs Physical state Generator name, address
and phone number Accumulation start date
Isopropyl AlcoholIsopropyl Alcohol100100 LL1L1L
H. GarciaH. GarciaSCI 313SCI 313 45114511
9/12/059/12/05
XX
XXXX
XX
XX
Hazardous Waste
Inform PI or Tech When waste is 3/4 full Segregated by Physical state
Liquid, Solid, & Sharps Segregated by hazard
Chem, Rad, & Bio Material name Generator Info An appropriate hazard warning Waste declaration Accumulation start date
Radioactive Materials
“Caution Radioactive Materials” Hazards Exposure
Internal VS External Waste
Secured labeled Segregated
Bio-Hazardous Materials
“Universal Precautions” Signs - shall be posted at the
entrance to work areas. Prepare “WASTE”
Double bagged (RED) Generator label
Notify RM&S and Principal Investigator for special handling.
Universal Wastes
Fluorescent light bulbs Alkaline/lead batteries Computer monitors/CPU’s = E-
waste Thermostats Tires
Waste Disposal Procedures
No sewer discharge Properly separate wastes Complete and attach a waste
label Isolate mixed wastes Place in waste accumulation area
Minor Spill Response
Inform P.I., co-workers & contact RM&S
Assess situation: Injuries priority De-energize ignition source Barricade spill area Don PPE Confine/Contain spill area Waste collection
Laboratory Work Practices Wear the appropriate PPE Eating, drinking, applying cosmetics is
prohibited in labs Wash your hands after working with
hazardous materials Clean up spills immediately Keep fume hood sash at the
appropriate level Replace broken or damaged lab
equipment Empty containers are considered trash
unless contents are highly toxic
Laboratory Work Practices (continued)
Children and pets are not allowed in the laboratories
Properly label containers
Keep containers closed when not in use
Perform routine equipment inspections
Provide contact information for continuous operations
Do not work alone
Work Area Safety/Consultations Egress
keep isles clear Fire doors
keep closed Extensions cords
use power strips High storage
<18” below sprinklers
Emergency Equipment maintenance
Shelving >5ft must be
braced Utility panels
maintain 36” clearance
Floor mats ice machines,
sinks Housekeeping
Cleanliness
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