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College of Engineering Lab Safety Guide and Chemical Hygiene Plan EN-526-708 Pa

College of Engineering Lab Safety Guide and Chemical Hygiene Plan EN-526-708 Page 2 of 23 OSHA Lab Standard The use of hazardous materials in laboratory areas is addressed by the OSHA Laboratory Standard "Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories." This standard mandates the preparation of a Chemical Hygiene Plan, such as this Safety Guide, consisting of specific policies and procedures addressing the requirements of the regulation. Program Elements Safety walk down Buddy System MSDS Sheets Personal Protective Equipment Hazardous Operations Notification Fire Emergency Response Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Spill Response and Clean Up First Aid Guide Smoke Free Building Close Call Investigation and Reporting Accident Investigation and Reporting General Chemical Storage Rules Compressed Gases Chemical Labels Chemical Disposal Laboratory Inspections Particularly Hazardous Substances Cryogenics Ladder Use Guidelines General Machine Shop Safety Equipment Safety Laser Safety Contact Information Safety Walk Down A safety walk down will be conducted of all COE lab spaces yearly by the Director of Laboratories or their designee. A checklist of areas to be inspected and inspection criteria is in Reference A. Buddy System The Buddy system requires two persons to be present in the laboratory areas when work is being performed. No person is to be working alone on laboratory equipment. A Buddy system will be used at all times. No student is allowed to be working without supervision of a paid university employee present. Student work stops if supervision is called out of the lab. No students are allowed access to the lab without supervision by a paid university employee. Page 3 of 23 Exception: Laboratories which only house clerical, computer, and/or non-hazardous equipment and/ or assemble processes. These areas are to be controlled by key or swipe access. MSDS Sheets Under the right to know laws all MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are to be accessible to all personnel. MSDS books are available in the lab areas. Additionally, MSDS sheets are located in the University Safety Office. Per the Hazard Communication Standard of OSHA, a MSDS sheet MUST be obtained for every chemical used in the work place. Any chemical that is not in its original container must be labeled. This includes spray bottles for water. Waste containers used to dispose of chemical waste must be labeled. Contact the University Safety Officer for pick-up and disposal of waste products or unwanted chemicals. Personal Protective Equipment A critical aspect of working safely with hazardous materials is the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). All PPE should be carefully selected to ensure that it is appropriate for the hazards present and that the users will be able to perform their work in reasonable comfort wearing the protective equipment. Gloves Protective gloves should be worn whenever there is the potential for skin damage or absorption through the skin when using a chemical or working with a hazardous material. The gloves should be of a material appropriate for the chemical or material in question. Information as to appropriate materials is available in safety equipment catalogues from which gloves may be purchased or in the MSDS sheet for the material being used. Care should be taken to ensure that the gloves fit properly. Also, an individual's susceptibility to latex allergies should be considered when selecting gloves. Eyewear Protective eyewear is required to be worn in any situation where there is a potential for damage to the eye. These situations include protection from flying debris, protection from chemical splashes, and protection from hazardous radiation such as lasers or ultraviolet light, which are often produced in welding operations. It is critical that the proper protective eyewear be selected for use. Protective eyewear must offer appropriate protection from the hazards presented. For example, safety glasses do not offer sufficient protection from chemical splashes-- goggles or safety shields are indicated for that use. When dealing with chemical splashes, be sure the eyewear offers NO opportunity for chemical entry, such as often occurs with poorly placed ventilation holes. In the case of protection from radiation, the eyewear must not only address the specific wavelength of the radiation but also offer sufficient protection from the power or intensity of the radiation. Page 4 of 23 Respiratory Protection As a minimum, dust masks are to be worn when performing operations that create fine dust, such as sanding. Sanding should only be performed in an area with proper ventilation and where the dust will not damage other equipment in the area. When using chemicals or spray painting respiratory protection should be used. This could be proper ventilation, a hood or personal respirator. Proper training on use of a respirator should be completed before its use. The type of respirator should be matched to the hazard. For training contact the University Safety Officer. (Greg Peebles X 7715) Hazardous Operations Notification If laboratory operations require leaving exposed hazards (chemical reagent, heat source, ect.) when the lab will be unoccupied, prior notification must be given to the below persons. National Management Resources Corp – X7326 Facilities Management – X8038 Security – X8111 University Safety Officer X7715 COE Laboratory Director – X7349 This notification will prevent unintended interruption or disturbance of your experiment as well as protecting those whose job requires them to enter labs. Fire Emergency Response According to the University policy on fire emergencies, employees are not required to fight fires and should evacuate the building immediately in the event of a fire. The local fire department has the primary responsibility for managing fire emergencies and must be notified immediately of such situations at their emergency number – 911. If fire is discovered, activate the nearest fire alarm and call 911. If the fire alarm does not work, or the building is not equipped with one, dial 911 and notify occupants verbally of the emergency and the need to evacuate. Hazardous equipment or processes should be shut down before leaving unless doing so presents a greater hazard. Close all doors when leaving, if conditions permit. Employees may use fire extinguishers to fight small, incipient stage fires (no larger than a waste paper basket) only if they have been trained in the proper use of fire extinguishers and are confident in their ability to cope with the hazards of a fire. In such cases fire fighting efforts must be terminated when it becomes obvious that there is danger of harm from smoke, heat, or flames. Page 5 of 23 Fire Extinguishers The use of fire extinguishers must follow OSHA Guide lines (OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.157) Maintenance of fire extinguishers is performed by Security. Maintenance service is performed once a year. Fire prevention Proper housekeeping including prompt removal of waste and keeping the work space free of unnecessary combustible materials shall be performed by housekeeping and shop personnel. Flammable liquids shall be stored in flammable storage cabinets provided in the lab areas. Storage of combustible materials such as card board boxes and newspaper shall be kept at a minimum. Electrical wiring should be maintained in good condition. Extension cords should be only for temporary use. Do not overload outlets by using gang plugs. Page 8 of 23 Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Slips, trips, and falls account for 15% of all accidental deaths. The most important precautionary tip that applies in all these cases is to PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE DOING. This is among the most common causes of injuries and is the easiest to correct. The best walking surfaces and ideal weather conditions won’t be of any help if you are not watching where you are going. SLIPS Slips occur when there is too little friction or traction between your feet and the walking surface. The most common causes of slips are wet surfaces, weather hazards, spills, and poor tread on footwear. Preventive measures include: Wet surfaces: Shorten your stride, walk with feet pointed out slightly, and make wider turns. Spills: Clean up immediately. If you are unfamiliar with the contents of the spill, contact the Safety Officer or Lab Director Weather hazards: Rain creates wet slippery conditions. Walk more slowly so you can react to traction changes. Wear slip resistant shoes and dry off shoes as soon as possible after entering a building (wet shoes on dry floors are as dangerous as dry shoes on wet floors). Wear sunglasses on sunny winter days so you can more easily see slippery areas. Poor tread on footwear or generally poor traction: Wear slip resistant footwear, apply abrasive strips to smooth walking surfaces, post warnings. TRIPS Trips commonly occur when you foot strikes an object and your momentum throws you off balance. To minimize the potential for this type of injury: Do not allow carried packages to obstruct your view. If glasses fog due to atmospheric changes, clear them immediately. Use only proven walkways. Close desk and file drawers when not in use. Report burned out or missing lights. Be aware of elevator threshold positions. Report any uneven or broken pavement, sidewalks, or handrails. FALLS Falls usually take place from one level to another, such uploads/Litterature/ college-of-engineering-lab-safety-guide-and-chemical-hygiene-plan.pdf