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Laboratory/Chemical Safety Training
2018
Security• Always wear your ID badge on campus.
• Secure laboratories when not occupied.
• Do not allow access to secured areas to anybody that does not have their own personal ID badge that allows them access.
• Do not borrow ID badges from others or loan ID badges to others.
• Report suspicious activities or people to Campus Security at 402-559-5111.
• Report missing lab supplies and equipment
• Blue light phones on campus.https://net.unmc.edu/eserv/pk_map.pdf
JOHN SMITH
If you see something, say something. (Managers/Supervisors) If you hear something, do something.
Contact Campus Security at (402) 559-5555
Threats Armed Intruder– word used over public address systems in buildings to alert staff of an active shooter or person with deadly weapon
Threats – personal preparation Run, Hide, Fight
“Shots Fired!" When Lightening Strikes
“Flash Point” Recognizing Violence in the Workplace – Student Edition
Videos and other information can be found on the UNMC Security Website -http://info.unmc.edu/safety/campus-security/tips-training/training-videos.html
Building Evacuation Plans &Emergency Procedures Manuals
ID Badge reference card
Safety / Emergency Info
UNMC Homepage > Quick Links > Emergency Preparednesshttps://info.unmc.edu/
For emergencies on campus call:
DO NOT CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES ON CAMPUS
(402) 559-5555
Fire Safety
Open Flame Devices
• Labs that have a research need for the use of a Bunsen burner must document the need and apply for an open flame device exemption.
• Open Flame Device Exemption Form
• Follow Bunsen burner safety guidelines (located in Section 8 of the UNMC Laboratory Safety Manual).
• Remove open-flame devices and replace by using a bacti-cinerator and disposable sterile loops for inoculation.
Electric Cords
• Inspect all electrical equipment (stirrers, centrifuges, hot plates, microwaves, etc.) before use to ensure that cords and plugs are in good working condition. No frayed cords!!!
• Laboratory Equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, etc. cannot be powered with Power strips or extension cords and must be plugged directly into outlets.
Electric Cords (cont.)
• Ensure grounding pin is intact. • Be sure to plug in to a GFCI outlet in wet areas and
only use equipment design for use in wet areas.• If a short occurs, unplug equipment if safe to do so.
Aid to electrocution victim without becoming a victim.
GCFI OUTLETGROUNDED PLUG
Flammable Liquids Storage• A one day "working” supply of flammables is
all that is allowed to be kept outside of an approved storage room (ASR) or flammable liquids cabinet (FLC).
• Flammables must be returned to the cabinet when not in use.
• Under the sink or in base cabinets in NOTacceptable
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In rooms with automatic sprinklers nothing should penetrate a plane that is 18 inches below bottom of the sprinkler heads.
18” below sprinkler head
Sprinkler Head Clearance
Fire Rated Doors
• Corridor doors must NOT be propped open.
• They are fire separations and may also be security barriers.
• No items shall be taped to the doors (i.e. posters).
Lab Oven Fire
Laboratory Signs
Lab Sign Contact: Kelly Johnson at (402) 559-9913
In case of fire RACE• Rescue• Alarm – activate the pull station and dial “402-559-5555”• Contain – close doors• Extinguish or evacuate
All fires must be reported even those that have been put out.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lab Coats
Flame Resistance/Chemical Protection Lab Coats:
• Available for purchase through eShop.
• Workrite™ FR/CP™ Lab Coat, available from Fisher Scientific.
• Provides dual hazard protection with flame resistance and chemical protection. They employ Nomex™ IIIA fabric to prevent ignition and ShieldCXP™ to repel small amounts of liquid chemicals.
UNMC White Lab Coats:• Available for purchase on campus at the
UNMC Bookstore.
• Located in the Student Life Center, 2nd Floor Not Flame or Chemical Resistant
NO OPENED TOESHOES ALLOWED IN
LABORATORY SPACES
Footwear
Face Shield
• Rx glasses are not appropriate eye protection.
• If working with reactive chemicals, you need to use impact resistant goggles, helmet face shield and perform work in a fume hood.
• Contacts are not recommended for use in laboratories.
Chemical Goggles that are impact resistant
Safety Glasses/Chemical Goggles
Respiratory Protection
• All laboratory personnel conducting work in which a respirator is required, must be properly fit tested on an annual basis, or if facial features change due to dental work or weight change.
• If it has a NIOSH approval it is a respirator and you must be fit tested in order to wear it.
Respirator Fit Testing: Contact Employee Health at (402) 552-3653
Gloves
Base selection of glove type andmaterial on the type of exposure andnature of the hazard. Some chemicalscan easily penetrate gloves that workvery well for other chemicals.
Consider these factors:• Chemical type• Temperature extremes, cryogenic
properties• Physical hazards (sharps, piercing
objects)• pH• Toxicity• Infectious potential of biological
hazards
MICROFLEX Chemical Resistance Glove Guide
Do NOT wear lab coats and/or gloves outside of laboratory areas in corridors, elevators and public spaces.
The College of Pharmacy has determined that those not following this practice will be subject to disciplinary action
including termination.
Must I remove my lab coat and gloves when going from lab to lab?• You must remove your gloves anytime you are leaving the lab
unless you need to have one hand gloved to carry something.Exception- gloves must not be worn in areas defined as commonspace.
• You do not need to remove the lab coat if going from lab to lab ifyour path of travel will NOT go thru the common space, but youmust remove gloves – (Exception noted above).
• You must remove gloves and lab coats to walk through areasdefined as common space areas.
• When transporting items through the common space area theyshould be put in a clean - closed transport container. Then there isno need for gloves or lab coats during transport.
• Are gloves and lab coats needed when transporting radioactivematerial? These items can be placed into a clean bag. The bagclosed and then it can be safely transported through the commonspace area.
Exposures &Incident Reporting
EXPOSURE ROUTES
Skin Inhalation Mucous membranes
Eyes, Nose & Mouth
PREVENT EXPOSURES:
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • No eating, drinking, applying of cosmetics/lip balm or handling of contact lenses.• Practice hand hygiene (wash your hands)• Place used needles or broken contaminated glass in sharps containers• Close and discard sharps boxes when they are ¾ full
Call the OUCH pager 402-888-OUCH (402-888-6824) for post exposure medical guidance on exposures that occur on campus including needle sticks, biological, animal, etc. Be prepared to give them the Principal Investigator’s contact information (office and cell number) and tell them what chemicals and biological agents you were working with in the laboratory.
Exposures – What to do?
CALLOUCH PAGER 402-888-6824
Radioactive Material & Chemical Exposures and Spills Call Security at(402) 559-5555
EXPOSURES
Incident Reports• Link to the online initial report can be found on the Environmental Health and Safety home page. https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/
• Complete this online report, then fill out a incident report form found at: https://www.unmc.edu/hr/Forms/UNMCIncidentReport.pdf
• Complete an incident report form when: o an injury or destruction of property occurred.o there was a “near miss”
• Where do I go for treatment?o Employee Healtho Emergency Room
Call Security at 402-559-5555 if someone is seriously injured so Emergency Responders can be notified .
Chemical Safety
Safety Data Sheet - (M)SDS Format
• SDS contain information on how to use material safely.• Labs should have a SDS for each chemical used
(electronic or hard copy is acceptable).•
UNMC - MSDS Online• Go to UNMC Quick Links on the UNMC Home Page• “S” = Safety Data Sheets• Link will take you MSDSOnline
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling Chemicals
Chemical Labeling
• All chemical containers must be clearly labeled.
• Do not abbreviate. • Use full chemical names.
Labels on purchased chemicals must include:• The common name of the chemical.• The name, address, and emergency
phone number of the company responsible for the product.
• An appropriate hazard warning.
Chemical StorageThe following general procedures apply to the safe storage of chemicals:
• Ensure that all containers are in good condition, properly capped and properly labeled with the full chemical name(s). There should be no unlabeled containers.
• Store incompatible chemicals separately. Chemicals should not simply be stored in alphabetic order without regard to compatibility. Segregate chemicals according to compatibility class to avoid reactions if the containers leak or break. Reference Table 1, Chemical Compatibility Classes, below.
• Ensure that storage areas are dry and adequately ventilated. Do not store chemicals above eye level.
• Gas cylinders should be individually secured and stored away from heat sources.
• Store highly reactive or corrosive liquids in spill trays
• Chemical Storage Fact Sheet: https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/FactSheets/ChemicalStorage.pdf
Chemical Waste Labeling & Storage• Container is properly labeled with full chemical name(s), and the word “waste”. • Container identifies hazards associated with the contents of chemical waste. • Container is to be kept closed, except when adding waste. • Container is storing materials that are compatible and compatible with waste being
collected. • Container is stored within secondary containment • Containers containing flammable chemicals, must be stored in a flammable liquids
cabinet, except when adding waste. • Total volume of hazardous waste storage is <30 gallons or <1 quart of acute
hazardous waste.
Improper Chemical Storage
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Biohazardous/Chemicals in public areas
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Empty Chemical Containers• All empty glass, plastic or metal containers can be discarded with the
general trash or re-used for chemical collection.
• Certain acutely toxic chemical container, even when empty, must be tagged for chemical waste disposal. Please review the Empty Chemical Container Disposal Fact Sheet, which includes a list of these chemicals.
• Do not set empty containers in hallways, common trash areas, or on loading docks. Empty chemical containers should be kept within your laboratory space, until EVS picks them up to discard them with the general trash.
Chemical Container Lids
Lid that was used when cited for violation
Parafilm (or foil) are not acceptable
Lid that meets requirements
Chemical Disposal• All used and unused chemicals must be properly disposed.• Items should be submitted for chemical pick-up through EHS.
1) Fill out the green chemical collection tag and secure the tag to the container.
2) Complete the on-line Chemical Pick-up Request form:https://app1.unmc.edu/forms/ehs/cso_pickup.cfm
• Please allow up to 5 working days for waste to be picked up for proper disposal.
Chemical Splashes• Know the location of the nearest
safety showers and eye-wash stations.
• Remove contaminated clothing.• Flush affected area for a minimum of
15 minutes.• Seek medical attention.• Labs should test and document
weekly flushes of eye wash stations located at each sink.
ALWAYS KEEP ACCESS TO EYE WASH STATIONS AND
SAFETY SHOWERS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS.
• Labs should do an assessment of the chemicals in your lab to determine which ones you can safely clean up.
• Labs should have a chemical spill kit.(available for purchase in eShop)
• You should not attempt to clean up a spill if doing it safely requires any of the following:o respiratorso the product displaces oxygeno the spill is beyond your capabilitieso the material is extremely toxic or causes
cancer
• You should: o Call (402) 559-5555o Help victimso Exit and close off area
Chemical Spills
https://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/emergprepguide.pdf
Spill ReportingFor uncontrolled spills or spills where you need assistance:
CALL (402) 559-5555
Additional Training Waste Handling Requirements
Biohazard Waste• Biohazardous waste is any waste
containing infectious materials or potentially infectious substances.
• Only biohazard waste should be disposed of in red biohazard bins.
• Labs must proper close red bags within the red bin prior to EVS picking up the red bin for proper disposal.
• If labs are collecting pipettes and pipette tips in cardboard boxes, the cardboard box must be lined with a plastic bag. Once the box is full, it shut be taped shut and placed within the red bin.
• Proper closure instructions for red bag waste can be found on-line:https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/FactSheets/RMWContainerClosure.pdf
Sharps Containers• Place all used needles, blood tubes or broken
contaminated glass in sharps containers.• Close and discard sharps disposal containers when
they are ¾ full.• Sharps containers should be placed within the red
biohazard bin once they are closed shut.
• Recognize symbol as radioactive• Stay away from taped work areas and disposal
areas identified with this symbol• Do not move radioactive waste bags or buckets• Do not use sinks labeled as radioactive• Do not store or use food in labeled radioactive
areas• Do not handle radioactive material unless
trained
Radiation Safety
Dangerous Goods
• Biohazard, diagnostic specimens, dry ice or chemicals, drugs that are capable of posing significant harm, offered for shipping.
• ”Shipper” needs training to package or transport a dangerous good.
• Contact Decature Banker at (402) 559-2737 for training.
Export ControlIncludes anything that is shipped out of the country.
• Export Control Website or Contact Trevor Carritt at (402) 559-2736
Solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, otherliving organisms, property, or the environment thatare regulated when transported.
Animal Contact Clearance
• All research, testing, and teaching projects involving the use of live vertebrate animals, and personnel, must be reviewed and approved by the IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee).
• All individuals who will work with or have contact with research animals, their housing equipment, bedding, waste products, etc. must be enrolled in the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• UNMC Employee and Student Access Checklist
Contact Comparative Medicine at (402) 559-4034 for assistance in obtaining animal contact clearance and training.
Watch this video to show why it is
important to work safely!
“Experimenting with Danger”
