Laboratory Safety - Chemicals Chemistry Safety Seminar Lance Jones - Env Health & Safety
Topics Chemical Storage/labeling Chemical Storage/labeling OSHA & labs OSHA & labs Chemical disposal Chemical disposal
Chemical Storage Store Store By hazard class By hazard class With secondary containment With secondary containment On suitable shelves On suitable shelves No glass containers on floor No glass containers on floor In cabinets In cabinets Secure shelving to walls Secure shelving to walls Add lips to shelving Add lips to shelving
Chemical Labels Every container Every container Name of chemical Name of chemical Hazard information Hazard information Health, Flammability, Reactivity Health, Flammability, Reactivity Keep existing labels intact Keep existing labels intact
HSID labeling (Hazardous Substances Identification Document)
GHS – Globally Harmonized System
Area Signage Hazard Awareness Signs
OSHA OR-OSHA OR-OSHA OR-OSHA
Chemical Waste Waste presentation Waste presentation Waste presentation Waste presentation
Chemical Waste DEQ visit DEQ visit Waste determination – is it hazardous? Waste determination – is it hazardous? Keep it closed! Keep it closed! Keep it where it is! Keep it where it is! Keep it labeled! Keep it labeled! Used or WasteUsed or Waste Request pickup – often: HW Request pickup – often: HWHW