Hazardous Communications & Lab Safety

Bruce Bradley & Humberto GarciaBruce Bradley & Humberto GarciaSept 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.

Hazardous Materials Label

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XXXX XX XX

Isopropyl AlcoholIsopropyl Alcohol

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

NFPA Health Flammability Reactivity Special hazard

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

RM&S Preference

Labels can be obtained through lab technicians or RM&S

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

Personal Protective Equipment PPE Gloves Goggles Lab Coats Face Shields Safety glasses Coveralls

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

Fire Safety A – combustibles B – flammable liquids C – energized equipment D – flammable metals

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

UC Santa Cruz Fire

UC Santa Cruz Fire

LaboratoryLaboratoryWaste Waste

ManagementManagement

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

How would you respond?How would you respond?

Notification Public safety Containment Waste management Decontamination

Spill Response

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

Thank You!