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Lab Work – Safety Awareness

Environmental Health & Safety

Presented by: Joseph VincelliOperations Manager


To support the continuous improvement of the University’s

safety culture by providing advice, guidance, training, and technical support to the McGill community

Environmental Health & SafetyMission Statement


Regulations & Guidelines Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Guidelines Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Standards Environment Canada – New Substances Notification Quebec Regulation Respecting Occupational Health

and Safety Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

(WHMIS) Transport Canada – Transport of Dangerous Goods Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) McGill myLab


RegulationsPHAC

Human Pathogens

CFIA

Animal Pathogens

Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines

Prions

CFIA


CFIA Standards

Containment Standards for Facilities Handling Plant Pests

Containment Standards for Facilities Handling Aquatic Animal Pathogens (2010)


Environment CanadaNew Substances Notification Regulations(Organisms)

Reporting mandatory for manufactured/imported microorganisms if: Not on Domestic Substances List

Research & development exemption unless: Introduced into experimental field

study without containment


Risk Groups Categorization of relative hazards of infective

organisms (4 levels) Risk Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4

Risk classification: Pathogenicity Infectious dose Mode of transmission Host range Effective prevention (e.g. vaccine) Effective treatment (e.g., antibiotic, antiviral PEP)


Containment Level

Minimum requirements for safe handling (4 levels) Operational practices

Safe work practices Engineering, technical, physical:

Location & access Surface finishes & casework HVAC Containment perimeter (windows, autoclave

location, etc.) Services (water, drains, gas, electricity,

equipment)


Containment Level 1

No special design features Biological safety cabinet not required, may be

used for sterility Work may be done on open benchtop Good aseptic/microbiological technique


Containment Level 2

Additional physical requirements, e.g. Limited access, signage, lockable doors Resistant, non-absorptive surfaces (for disinfection)

Containment of aerosols: Biological safety cabinets Centrifuges with sealed rotors or safety cups

Minimize environmental contamination: Handwashing sinks Decontamination facilities (e.g. autoclaves)


Containment Levels 3 and 4 Level 3 Respiratory protection HEPA filtration of lab exhaust Strictly controlled access

Level 4 Isolated facility with sealed perimeter Positive pressure suits or Class 3 BSC Effluent sterilization system


Biohazards Policy*

“Prior to beginning work with biohazardousmaterial, responsible users must complete and submit an Application to Use Biohazardous Materials to Environmental Health & Safety for review and approval”

*University Laboratory Safety Committee September 24, 2007


WHMIS*

*Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

ObjectiveTo ensure the protection of workers and students from the adverse effects of hazardous materials through the promotion of access to health and safety information on Controlled & Hazardous Products


WHMIS – Key Elements

Worker core training Chemicals grouped in 6 classes

Cautionary labeling of containersSupplier Labels, Workplace Labels, Laboratory Labels

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Provided by the manufacturer/supplier


WHMIS - Classes

D2 -Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects

A – Compressed Gases

B – Flammable & Combustible

C- Oxidizing Material

D - Poisonous & Infectious Materials



E – Corrosive Material

F - Dangerously Reactive Material

D3 - Biohazardous Infectious Material

D1 - Materials Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects


Transport Canada -TDG Regulations

9 Classes, designated 1 to 9 Chemicals and explosives in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1,

8 and 9 Infectious substances in class 6.2 Radioactive materials in class 7 Packaging and labeling of biological agents or toxins

transported to another entity Mandatory training for all who transport (shipping and

receiving)


Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission(CNSC) The acquisition, possession and use of radiation

sources are subject to licensing by the CNSC EHS administers the CNSC license, renewed every 5

years. Internal permits are issued by EHS to radiation users

(renewed yearly) after completing the Application to Use Radioactive Materials

Internal permits contain: Name of permit holder; Classification of laboratory (e.g. Basic, Intermediate, High); Validity period; Approved use and/or storage locations; Radioisotope types and possession limits; Certain compliance conditions.


Radiation Safety Policies*

Compliance Enforcement Policy Radiation Safety "3 Strikes" Enforcement

Policy Radioisotope Laboratory Decommissioning

Policy Radiation Safety Training Policy McGill Radioisotope Acquisition Policy Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Policy


McGill myLabwww.mcgill.ca/ehs/mylab

Web based compliance tool Maintains hazardous material inventories Allows shared inventories Inventory linked to MSDS service (3E Inc.) Critical emergency response information To get started, contact Parisa Parang to setup an

account. [email protected] Local: 8778


McGill myLabwww.mcgill.ca/ehs/mylab


Definition: Biohazards


Biohazards

Bacteria Viruses Fungi Parasites Plants and algae Prions


Biohazards

Toxins of biological origin Human tissue, blood, body fluids Animal tissues, carcasses Nucleic acids Genetically modified strains & organisms Others that could contain biohazardous

material, e.g. Cell lines Cultures from soil samples Waste water


Radioactive materials

Ionizing radiation composed of particles and/or photons or electromagnetic radiation Alpha Particles (α) Beta Particles (β-) Positron (β+) Gamma Radiation (γ) X-Rays

Present as an open or sealed source External radiation protection:

Time, Distance, Shielding and Contamination Control


LAI*: Routes of Transmission

Origin: biological, chemical, or radioactive Direct contact (e.g. splash, spills) Inhalation Ingestion Dermal entry Parenteral inoculation (injection) Indirect contact (i.e. touching a contaminated

door handle)

Vectors: animal/insect bites

*Laboratory acquired infections (LAI) or exposures


Safe Work Practices

Understand hazards Restrict lab access Avoid clutter Use personal protective equipment Lab coat Gloves Eye protection


McGill PPE Policy


No shorts, sandals, etc. “Universal Precautions” with human

blood No food, drinks, etc. No mouth pipetting Work carefully, deliberately Decontaminate work surfaces

Safe Work Practices (cont’d)



Use needles, syringes only if necessary Report accidents to Supervisor and/or EHS Cuts, needlesticks, scrapes Contamination of broken skin Splash of hazardous materials Incidents and near accidents

Document by completing the McGill Accident/Incident/Occupation Disease form

www.mcgill.ca/ehs/forms/forms/accidentincidentreportorm



Consequences of poor work practices: Personnel exposure Contamination of research Environmental release


Lab Safety Training Courses

WHMIS Training for Lab Personnel Principles of Laboratory Radiation Safety Introduction to Biosafety Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets Hazardous Waste Management & Disposal

Training for Lab Personnel Laser Safety Course myLab Training Courses & online documents



Contact information: Telephone: 514-398-4563 Fax: 514-398-8047 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mcgill.ca/ehs Address: 3610 McTavish, 4th floor

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