“Laboratory Safety Awareness “Laboratory Safety Awareness Laboratory Safety Standard Hazard Communication Standard The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Some Agencies That Regulate Campus & Laboratory Hazardous Chemicals  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)  California Occupational and Safety Administration (CALOSHA)  California Code of Regulations  Title 8, Section 5191 & 5194  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  Department of Transportation (DOT)

HAZARD COMMUNICATION A WORKER’S “RIGHT TO KNOW” PROGRAM A WORKER’S “RIGHT TO KNOW” PROGRAM

PROFESSIONALS DAVID PATTERSON DAVID PATTERSON - DIRECTOR THOMAS BARBER THOMAS BARBER – SENIOR SAFETY COORDINATOR MICHAEL P. HUYTER MICHAEL P. HUYTER – ENVIRONMETNAL SPECIALIST RICHARD MARVIN RICHARD MARVIN – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST CATHY M. SEVIER CATHY M. SEVIER – ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR PROFESSIONALS DAVID PATTERSON DAVID PATTERSON - DIRECTOR THOMAS BARBER THOMAS BARBER – SENIOR SAFETY COORDINATOR MICHAEL P. HUYTER MICHAEL P. HUYTER – ENVIRONMETNAL SPECIALIST RICHARD MARVIN RICHARD MARVIN – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST CATHY M. SEVIER CATHY M. SEVIER – ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Environmental Health & Safety

David L. Patterson Director Environmental Health & Safety (909) 869 – 4697

Thomas Barber Senior Safety Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety (909) 869 – 6831

Michael P. Huyter Environmental Specialist Environmental Health & Safety (909) 869 – 3230

Richard Marvin Hazardous Materials Specialist Environmental Health and Safety (909) 869 – 3228

Cathy M. Sevier Administrative Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety (909) 869 – 4697

HAZARD COMMUNICATION MANUAL CAL POLY POMONA’S HAZARD COMMUNICATION MANUAL CAL POLY POMONA’S H HH HAZARD COMMUNICATION MANUAL ESTABLISHED 1986  REGULARLY REVIEWED AND UPDATED  EMPLOYEE TRAINING  EMPLOYEE INFORMATION ESTABLISHED 1986  REGULARLY REVIEWED AND UPDATED  EMPLOYEE TRAINING  EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

Laboratory Safety Training Goals I.Lab Safety Program Training II.Emergency Information III.Safety Awareness Issues & Injury Prevention IV.Training Exercises V.Self Quiz I.Lab Safety Program Training II.Emergency Information III.Safety Awareness Issues & Injury Prevention IV.Training Exercises V.Self Quiz

Laboratory Awareness Safety Training 1.On-the-job Safety Training 2.Department Safety Meetings 3.Hazard Communication 4.Emergency Action and Fire Prevention 1.On-the-job Safety Training 2.Department Safety Meetings 3.Hazard Communication 4.Emergency Action and Fire Prevention

FIVE PARTS OF HAZARDOUS COMMUNICTAION 1.Manufacturers hazard evaluation of products 2.Product WARNING labels 3.Manufacturers provide MSDS (material safety data sheets) 4.Employers develop a written Hazardous Communications Program 5.Employers provide employee training and information

MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET) EIGHT (8) INFORMATION SECTIONS OF MSDS RIGHT-TO-KNOW EIGHT (8) INFORMATION SECTIONS OF MSDS RIGHT-TO-KNOW

IMPORTANCE OF LABELS WARNING This product contains Methyl Ethyl This product may be “HARMFUL” to your health Keep product in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight. Have you read any labels like the one above? Tell me about one example product label on a chemical you work with at your job function.

READ THE LABEL READ THE LABEL Hazardous Communications Manual & Labels 1.Primary Containers 2.Secondary Containers Hazardous Communications Manual & Labels 1.Primary Containers 2.Secondary Containers

MSDS MSDS 29 CFR Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 5194 and Section The importance of the MSDS Reading an MSDS Quiz The importance of the MSDS Reading an MSDS Quiz

Right- to- Know Title 8, Section 5194 & 5191 You, the employee, have a right to know about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals.

Chemical Spills In and Out of the Laboratory

Two Main Chemical Safety Programs 1.Hazard Communication Program (“Haz- Com”)  For all employees who use hazardous substances  common situation: the same chemical is used every day (example: factory assembly line) 2.Chemical Safety Plan for Laboratories (CSPL)  For personnel in laboratories  common situation: many different chemicals are used in small quantities

Standard Operating Procedure  Written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are created by: –Course Instructors –Principal Investigators –Lead Technicians  SOP is attached to CSPL and kept available in each laboratory*  SOPs are kept on file by the DSC

Examples of Flammable and Combustible Liquids Flammable liquids Isopropyl alcohol Propane Solvents such as acetone, MEK, paint thinner Fuels such as gasoline, kerosene Aerosol cans Combustible liquids Oil Greases and lubricants Oil-based paints

Flashpoint Lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors to be ignited Low Flashpoint = High flammability Flammable liquids have a flashpoint < 100˚ F Combustible liquids have a flashpoint > 100˚F

Fire Suppression Equipment in the Laboratory  Extinguishers  Manual foam or water systems  Sprinkler systems  Inspected regularly

Fire Prevention  Store flammable and combustible liquids in proper containers  Keep reactive chemicals separated  Prevent the accumulation of combustibles  Keep combustibles away from electrical equipment and hot machinery

General Cylinder Safety oOnly accept and use DOT approved cylinders oDo not drop cylinders oProtect cylinders from cuts and abrasions oDon’t use cylinders for unintended function such as a roller or support oDon’t tamper with safety valves oCaps on whenever not in use oOnly accept and use DOT approved cylinders oDo not drop cylinders oProtect cylinders from cuts and abrasions oDon’t use cylinders for unintended function such as a roller or support oDon’t tamper with safety valves oCaps on whenever not in use

Laboratory Chemical Spill Hazards  Chemical types and locations  Spotting a leak or spill  Specific chemical hazards

Evaluating Laboratory Hazards  What PPE is available?  Are cylinders used in the Laboratory?  Are you positioned properly while working?  Is lockout/tagout used?  Are any hazardous chemicals being stored under a hood or being used as part of a laboratory processes?  Do you notice any hazardous labels?  Is Bio Hazardous waste labeled, stored and disposed in the Laboratory?  What are the sources of chemicals and what new chemicals are being used?  Are slips, trips, and falls a possibility?

Spill Prevention and Safety in the Laboratory Understand chemical hazards in your lab Follow safe storage and handling procedures Read and follow the instructions on labels and material safety data sheets Don’t use chemicals in unlabeled containers Understand chemical hazards in your lab Follow safe storage and handling procedures Read and follow the instructions on labels and material safety data sheets Don’t use chemicals in unlabeled containers

Recognizing a Chemical Release  Dripping or pool of liquid  Unusual smell  Unusual sound  Loss of pressure or flow

Physical States of Hazardous Materials in a Laboratory  Liquid  Solid  Gas  Vapor

Chemical Exposure in a Laboratory  Skin or eye contact  Inhalation  Swallowing  Avoid contact and evacuate immediately

Health Hazards Short-term exposure – Inhalation – Skin contact – Eye contact – Ingestion Long-term exposure – Organ damage – Cancer Short-term exposure – Inhalation – Skin contact – Eye contact – Ingestion Long-term exposure – Organ damage – Cancer

PPE & Laboratory Safety  Safety glasses or goggles?  Protective gloves?  Protective clothing?  Respirator or Laboratory mechanical ventilation?

Help Prevent Injuries and Illnesses in your Laboratory  Report any unsafe conditions to supervisor  Attend safety meetings  Follow all safety rules and procedures.  Practice safe housekeeping

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