Post on 21-Dec-2015
Safety Introduction
Fall 2007
Gary JohnsonManager store room/safety/property
Who is responsible for safety?
Who is responsible for safety?
First is you!
Who is responsible for safety?
Then your immediate supervisor
Who is responsible for safety?
Then your immediate supervisor
Then your department
Where do you practice safety?
Where do you practice safety?
Everywhere
Define safety…
Why be safe?
What information do you need and where can you
get it?
What information do you need and where can you
get it?
The first thing you should do in a lab is look for the exits.
What information do you need and where can you
get it?
The first thing you should do in a lab is look for the exits.
Then locate any/all safety equipment
What do you do in case of an emergency?
What do you do in case of an emergency?
What exit route do you take? Where do you find this out?
What do you do in case of an emergency?
What exit route do you take? Where do you find this out?
After you exit what do you do?
What do you do with this emergency exit information?? And why is this
information provided?
What if you see an unsafe act,
or condition?
Who do you contact?
What if you see an unsafe act,
or condition?
Who do you contact?
First contact your supervisor
What if you see an unsafe act,
or condition?
Who do you contact?
First contact your supervisor
or contact your safety
representative,
What if you see an unsafe act,
or condition?
Who do you contact?
First contact your supervisor
or contact your safety
representative, or
department chair, safety committee chair, or Environmental Health and Safety
Where would you find rules that protect you at work?
Where would you find rules that protect you at work?
State Labor and Industry.
What do you do if you, or a student has an accident?
What do you do if you, or a student has an accident?
1)Seek medical aid if needed – call 911
What do you do if you, or a student has an accident?
1)Seek medical aid if needed – call 911
2)Report the incident to your supervisor
What do you do if you, or a student has an accident?
1)Seek medical aid if needed – call 911
2)Report the incident to your supervisor
3)Fill out an accident report form and get witness statements (this should be done for any incident.) This report can be found online. HTTP://www.hrs.wsu.edu/forms/incident_report.aspx
What do you do if you, or a student has an accident?
1)Seek medical aid if needed – call 911
2)Report the incident to your supervisor
3)Fill out an accident report form and get witness statements (this should be done for any incident.)
4)Print a copy of the report
What is safety?
How do you develop a safe life? (Both in the laboratory and outside.)
In the laboratory – Know the laboratory.
In the laboratory – Know the laboratory.
What do you need to know to be safe?
In the laboratory – Know the laboratory.
What do you need to know to be safe?
1)Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
In the laboratory – Know the laboratory.
What do you need to know to be safe?
1)Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
2)Where/How to store chemicals properly
In the laboratory – Know the laboratory.
What do you need to know to be safe?
1)Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
2)Where/How to store chemicals properly
3)Only do authorized experiments
In the laboratory – Know the laboratory.
What do you need to know to be safe?
1)Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
2)Where/How to store chemicals properly
3)Only do authorized experiments
4)The location of safety devices
1)Emergency eyewash, showerWhat type of each and procedure for using the device.
1) Emergency eyewash, showerWhat type of each and procedure for using the device.
2) Where is the emergency alarm ( also known as the ‘fire alarm’.)
1) Emergency eyewash, showerWhat type of each and procedure for using the device.
2) Where is the emergency alarm( also known as the ‘fire alarm’.)
3) Where are the exits?
1) Emergency eyewash, showerWhat type of each and procedure for using the device.
2) Where is the emergency alarm( also known as the ‘fire alarm’.)
3) Where are the exits?4) What do you do when you exit the
building?
1) Emergency eyewash, showerWhat type of each and procedure for using the device.
2) Where is the emergency alarm( also known as the ‘fire alarm’.)
3) Where are the exits?4) What do you do when you exit the
building? Go to the designated gathering point.
Where do you find the ‘rules’ regarding safety?
Where do you find the ‘rules’ regarding safety?
1)Safety Manual.
Where do you find the ‘rules’ regarding safety?
1)Safety Policies and Procedures Manual.Every lab has a copy and the University has a copy online at www.ehs.wsu.edu.
Where do you find the ‘rules’ regarding safety?
1)Safety Policies and Procedures Manual.Every lab has a copy and the University has a copy online at www.ehs.wsu.edu.
2) WISHA
Where do you find the ‘rules’ regarding safety?
1)Safety Policies and Procedures Manual.Every lab has a copy and the University has a copy online at www.ehs.wsu.edu.
2) WISHA3) WAC 173-303
Where do you find the ‘rules’ regarding safety?
1)Safety Policies and Procedures Manual.Every lab has a copy and the University has a copy online at www.ehs.wsu.edu.
2) WISHA3) WAC 173-3034) Online
One important resource is yourselfYou need to know yourself.
One important resource is yourselfYou need to know yourself.
• Rest ( you need an adequate amount of rest every day)
One important resource is yourselfYou need to know yourself.
• Rest ( you need an adequate amount of rest every day)
• Stress (remember there is more to life than work use outside activities to relieve some stress)
One important resource is yourselfYou need to know yourself.
• Rest ( you need an adequate amount of rest every day)
• Stress (remember there is more to life than work use outside activities to relieve some stress)
• Classes (know what is an acceptable class load for you)
One important resource is yourselfYou need to know yourself.
• Rest ( you need an adequate amount of rest every day)
• Stress (remember there is more to life than work use outside activities to relieve some stress)
• Classes (know what is an acceptable class load for you)
• Research ( know the expectations of your research group and plan for this)
To operate safely you also need to know about the other residents in the lab.
To operate safely you also need to know about the other residents in the lab.
• Their level of experience
To operate safely you also need to know about the other residents in the lab.
• Their level of experience• Their knowledge of chemistry
To operate safely you also need to know about the other residents in the lab.
• Their level of experience• Their knowledge of chemistry• Their ‘history’ in the lab
Safety ‘rules’
Safety ‘rules’1) Who do they apply to
Safety ‘rules’1) Who do they apply to?2) Why do we have them?
Safety ‘rules’1) Who do they apply to?2) Why do we have them?3) Who is responsible for applying these rules
Safety ‘rules’1) Who do they apply to?2) Why do we have them?3) Who is responsible for applying these rules4) Where to look for these rules
Safety ‘rules’1) Who do they apply to?2) Why do we have them?3) Who is responsible for applying these rules4) Where to look for these rules
a) SPPM
Safety ‘rules’1) Who do they apply to?2) Why do we have them?3) Who is responsible for applying these rules4) Where to look for these rules
a) SPPMb) Department SOP’s
Safety ‘rules’1) Who do they apply to?2) Why do we have them?3) Who is responsible for applying these rules4) Where to look for these rules
a) SPPMb) Department SOP’sc) Lab SOP’s
University SOP’s
University SOP’s1) Biowaste.
a)What is a ‘Biowaste’?
University SOP’s1)Biowaste.
a)What is a ‘Biowaste’?i) Label with date, room number and
phone number.
University SOP’s1)Biowaste.
a)What is a ‘biowaste’?i) In Fulmer and Troy hall most
‘Biowaste’ consists of sharps – needles, syringes, razorblades, etc. Now called ‘Sharps’ and must be segregated from real ‘Biowaste’.
ii) Label with date, room number and phone number.
University SOP’sGlass
In the lab use designated ‘GLASS’ disposal container.
University SOP’sGlass
In the lab use designated ‘GLASS’ disposal container.
This container must be a lined container (liners are available in the store room or you can order special ‘glass’ disposal containers through the store room)
University SOP’sGlass
In the lab use designated ‘GLASS’ disposal container.
This container must be a lined container (liners are available in the store room or you can order special ‘glass’ disposal containers through the store room)
When full seal the container and take to the dumpster outside Fulmer (Troy) Hall
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
What is a dangerous chemical waste
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
What is a dangerous chemical waste Any waste generated in the lab. (If you have
a question about if the waste is dangerous or not dispose of the waste as dangerous waste.)
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
What do you do with it?
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
What do you do with it?1) Date the container at the beginning of the
waste collection
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
What do you do with it?1) Date the container at the beginning of the
waste collection2) Fill in the room number and phone number
on the label.
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
What do you do with it?1)Date the container at the beginning of the
waste collection2) Fill in the room number and phone number
on the label.3) List the contents (components) individually
NO mixtures and the percent of each.
University/Department SOP’sDangerous chemical waste
What do you do with it?1)Date the container at the beginning of the
waste collection2) Fill in the room number and phone number
on the label.3) List the contents (components) individually
NO mixtures and the percent of each.4) Call store room and send to us. We will
handle the waste from that point on.
University/Department SOP’sProper glove usage
1) Where do you use gloves?
University/Department SOP’sProper glove usage
1) Where do you use gloves?a) Only in the laboratory to protect
yourself or your experiment.
University/Department SOP’sProper glove usage
1) Where do you use gloves?a) Only in the laboratory to protect
yourself or your experiment.b) Why only in the lab??
University/Department SOP’sProper clothing in the lab.
1) Lab coat
University/Department SOP’sProper clothing in the lab.
1) Lab coat2) Goggles
University/Department SOP’sProper clothing in the lab.
1) Lab coat2) Goggles3) Shoes or boots – NO sandals or open toed shoes.
University/Department SOP’sProper clothing in the lab.
1) Lab coat2) Goggles3) Shoes or boots – NO sandals or open toed shoes.4) Clothing that fully covers your legs.
What safety guidelines do you follow?
What safety guidelines do you follow?1) SOP’s
What safety guidelines do you follow?1) SOP’s2) Good laboratory management practices
What safety guidelines do you follow?1) SOP’s2) Good laboratory management practices3) Good housekeeping
What safety guidelines do you follow?1) SOP’s2) Good laboratory management practices3) Good housekeeping4) Good record keeping
Safety resources
Safety resources1)Laws ( rules and regulations)
a) Fed 29 CFR
Safety resources1)Laws ( rules and regulations)
a) Fed 29 CFRb) State WISHA
Safety resources1)Laws ( rules and regulations)
a) Fed 29 CFRb) State WISHA
2) SOP’s
Safety resources1)Laws ( rules and regulations)
a) Fed 29 CFRb) State WISHA
2) SOP’sa) Departmental – online at
www.wsu.edu/~gjohnso2
Safety resources1)Laws ( rules and regulations)
a) Fed 29 CFRb) State WISHA
2) SOP’sa) Departmental – online at
www.wsu.edu/~gjohnso2b) Laboratory Safety Manual
Safety resources1)Laws ( rules and regulations)
a) Fed 29 CFRb) State WISHA
2) SOP’sa) Departmental – online at
www.wsu.edu/~gjohnso2b) Laboratory Safety Manualc) WSU SPPM
Safety resources3) Lab rules
a) Laboratory safety manual
Safety resources3) Lab rules
a) Laboratory safety manual4) Chemical containers
Safety resources3) Lab rules
a) Laboratory safety manual4) Chemical containers
a) Name
Safety resources3) Lab rules
a) Laboratory safety manual4) Chemical containers
a) Nameb) Formula
Safety resources3) Lab rules
a) Laboratory safety manual4) Chemical containers
a) Nameb) Formulac) Fire and Health safety information
Safety resources3) Lab rules
a) Laboratory safety manual4) Chemical containers
a) Nameb) Formulac) Fire and Health safety informationd) Manufacturer information including address, stock number, lot number, and maybe CAS number.
References:
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual29 CFR 1910.1450
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual29 CFR 1910.1450Prudent Practices in the Laboratory
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual29 CFR 1910.1450Prudent Practices in the LaboratoryMerck index
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual29 CFR 1910.1450Prudent Practices in the LaboratoryMerck indexHandbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual29 CFR 1910.1450Prudent Practices in the LaboratoryMerck indexHandbook of Reactive Chemical HazardsHandbook of Toxic and Hazardous
Chemicals
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual29 CFR 1910.1450Prudent Practices in the LaboratoryMerck indexHandbook of Reactive Chemical HazardsHandbook of Toxic and Hazardous
ChemicalsWAC 173-303
References:WSU safety policies and procedures
manual29 CFR 1910.1450Prudent Practices in the LaboratoryMerck indexHandbook of Reactive Chemical HazardsHandbook of Toxic and Hazardous
ChemicalsWAC 173-303Many other resources – ask me about this