Director, Division of Research Safety Keep seminar informal Ask questions at any time More YOU discuss, the more YOU will gain Acronym use Survey at end for feedback Irene Cooke, D.V.M., Ph.D. Director, Division of Research Safety 333-2755; drs@uiuc.edu http://www.drs.uiuc.edu

Why is safety important ? Prevent accidents – immediate big ones that you can see – fatalities, loss of limb, fingers, toes etc. Also important to remember some are chronic illnesses, may not see effect during your tenure here, but see it later in life e.g. biological toxins, cumulative poisons etc. Stress importance “TO YOU”. I can be sitting in my office in north campus, it won’t do anybody much good.

Why is safety important ? “It is better to be a thousand times careful than once dead” -Old Chinese Proverb- Prevent accidents – immediate big ones that you can see – fatalities, loss of limb, fingers, toes etc. Also important to remember some are chronic illnesses, may not see effect during your tenure here, but see it later in life e.g. biological toxins, cumulative poisons etc. Stress importance “TO YOU”. I can be sitting in my office in north campus, it won’t do anybody much good.

Overview Safety responsibilities Campus safety units Campus safety issues that you can help with Prevent accidents – immediate big ones that you can see – fatalities, loss of limb, fingers, toes etc. Also important to remember some are chronic illnesses, may not see effect during your tenure here, but see it later in life e.g. biological toxins, cumulative poisons etc. Stress importance “TO YOU”. I can be sitting in my office in north campus, it won’t do anybody much good.

Who is responsible for lab safety? Only show header first Ask students to discuss this question VIP – YOURSELF Everyday culture of safety needs to be developed I or Dean or PI cannot sit in office away from lab and guarantee YOUR safety and make YOU safe

Who is responsible for lab safety? Individual person Principal Investigator Unit Head Campus Units that assist Division of Research Safety Facilities and Services Division of Public Safety Only show header first Ask students to discuss this question VIP – YOURSELF Everyday culture of safety needs to be developed I or Dean or PI cannot sit in office away from lab and guarantee YOUR safety and make YOU safe

Division of Research Safety Biological Safety Chemical Safety Radiation Safety DRS Role Develop safety programs and policies Provide assistance and information Interact with regulatory agencies Hazardous waste disposal Prevent accidents – immediate big ones that you can see – fatalities, loss of limb, fingers, toes etc. Also important to remember some are chronic illnesses, may not see effect during your tenure here, but see it later in life e.g. biological toxins, cumulative poisons etc. Stress importance “TO YOU”. I can be sitting in my office in north campus, it won’t do anybody much good.

F&S Safety OSHA Environmental Safety Fire Safety Prevent accidents – immediate big ones that you can see – fatalities, loss of limb, fingers, toes etc. Also important to remember some are chronic illnesses, may not see effect during your tenure here, but see it later in life e.g. biological toxins, cumulative poisons etc. Stress importance “TO YOU”. I can be sitting in my office in north campus, it won’t do anybody much good.

Division of Public Safety Patrol Crime investigations Risk management Emergency planning Traffic, crowd control etc. Prevent accidents – immediate big ones that you can see – fatalities, loss of limb, fingers, toes etc. Also important to remember some are chronic illnesses, may not see effect during your tenure here, but see it later in life e.g. biological toxins, cumulative poisons etc. Stress importance “TO YOU”. I can be sitting in my office in north campus, it won’t do anybody much good.

Research Safety Issues in Unit Lack of safety awareness Lack of safety training Lack of appropriate research registration ACCIDENTS HAPPEN Minimize potential and extent of injuries; damage to lab or environment; negative impact on research by having PLAN Note – emergency conjures up accident, spill, fire etc. But also plan for power outage etc. Step 1 – Have Plan BUT also need to be FAMILIAR with plan Ask who works in lab? Do you know where your eyewash station is? Emergency shower? Fire extinguisher? Etc. Are you sure that your shower, eyewash is functioning? Can you get to it? Or is there clutter around it Ask how many work in the building? Do they know the exit routes? Where are the stairwells?

Lack of Awareness Unaware of safety policies, programs, services What can Business Managers do? Be informed themselves Direct personnel to DRS Help distribute DRS information? Call us to present at unit seminars or meetings? Inform DRS of new PIs Inform DRS of PIs leaving ACCIDENTS HAPPEN Minimize potential and extent of injuries; damage to lab or environment; negative impact on research by having PLAN Note – emergency conjures up accident, spill, fire etc. But also plan for power outage etc. Step 1 – Have Plan BUT also need to be FAMILIAR with plan Ask who works in lab? Do you know where your eyewash station is? Emergency shower? Fire extinguisher? Etc. Are you sure that your shower, eyewash is functioning? Can you get to it? Or is there clutter around it Ask how many work in the building? Do they know the exit routes? Where are the stairwells?

Lack of Safety Training Campus Policy - all new lab researchers must complete DRS on-line general lab safety training Other safety modules also present What can Bus. Mgrs. do? Inform unit personnel of training requirements Direct them to DRS web-site (http://www.drs.uiuc.edu/training/index.aspx) ACCIDENTS HAPPEN Minimize potential and extent of injuries; damage to lab or environment; negative impact on research by having PLAN Note – emergency conjures up accident, spill, fire etc. But also plan for power outage etc. Step 1 – Have Plan BUT also need to be FAMILIAR with plan Ask who works in lab? Do you know where your eyewash station is? Emergency shower? Fire extinguisher? Etc. Are you sure that your shower, eyewash is functioning? Can you get to it? Or is there clutter around it Ask how many work in the building? Do they know the exit routes? Where are the stairwells?

Research Registration Required for regulatory compliance Bio projects with IBC X-rays units with DRS Class 3b and 4 lasers with DRS What can Bus. Mgrs. do? Assist with annual certification process (in development) ACCIDENTS HAPPEN Minimize potential and extent of injuries; damage to lab or environment; negative impact on research by having PLAN Note – emergency conjures up accident, spill, fire etc. But also plan for power outage etc. Step 1 – Have Plan BUT also need to be FAMILIAR with plan Ask who works in lab? Do you know where your eyewash station is? Emergency shower? Fire extinguisher? Etc. Are you sure that your shower, eyewash is functioning? Can you get to it? Or is there clutter around it Ask how many work in the building? Do they know the exit routes? Where are the stairwells?

In Summary DRS can assist Call us, inform us Need to work together to improve safety on campus ACCIDENTS HAPPEN Minimize potential and extent of injuries; damage to lab or environment; negative impact on research by having PLAN Note – emergency conjures up accident, spill, fire etc. But also plan for power outage etc. Step 1 – Have Plan BUT also need to be FAMILIAR with plan Ask who works in lab? Do you know where your eyewash station is? Emergency shower? Fire extinguisher? Etc. Are you sure that your shower, eyewash is functioning? Can you get to it? Or is there clutter around it Ask how many work in the building? Do they know the exit routes? Where are the stairwells?

Division of Research Safety Questions? Division of Research Safety drs@uiuc.edu; 333-2755 http://www.drs.uiuc.edu