Laboratory Safety Environmental Health and Safety Center
Why Lab Safety? zOver 1,000 labs zDiverse Hazards yChemicals & Biological yElectrical & Mechanical yRadioactive yLaser
Objectives zProvide Information and Resources zReview Emergency Response zReview Accident / Incident Reporting
Safety Triangle Environment Behavior People
Information Sources zSupervisor zEHSC and their Home Page yHealth and Safety Manual yBiological Safety Manual yRadiation Protection Manual yChemical Waste Mnmgt. Manual
Emergencies zKnow Public Safety’s number y zKnow exit locations zKnow location of pull stations zKnow location of fire extinguisher zEvacuate area when alarm sounds
Accidents/Incidents zReport all incidents to supervisor zWhy reporting is important?
Objectives zIdentify Responsibilities zProvide Information and Resources zReview Emergency Response zReview Accident / Incident Reporting