Laboratory Procedures Chemical Management Emergency Laboratory Equipment m.inmagine.com CH5, CH6, CH10

Check In Read Safety Rules Check items in lab and their conditions Report items missing or broken http://www.esrf.eu/files/live/sites/www/files/UsersAndScience/Experiments/SoftMatter/ID10/ID10EH2/UsersGuide/chemlabo.jpg

Lab End Clean Up Return equipment to proper places Turn off all faucets and clean sinks Lock all drawers Close and lock all windows Turn off gas and ventilation switches http://img.china-telecommunications.com/nimg/02/3e/07fc2383d7a37f7875027093321f-0x0-0/cleaning_room_lab_furniture_clean_room_lab_furniture.jpg

Intercom System Call Ask for help Be patient. Do not leave laboratory during lab. http://www.conrad.com/medias/global/ce/6000_6999/6100/6100/6106/610679_BB_00_FB.EPS_1000.jpg

Breakage Reports Report all broken lab items http://www.inpaspages.com/glass-incident-report/

Check Out Check items in lab and their conditions Report broken or surplus items http://www.labscape.com/lab-furniture-for-high-school-chemistry-classroom/

Chemical Management Ordering Chemicals Storage Handling Inventory Transportation Waste www.corner-enviro.com

Ordering Chemicals Only order needed chemicals Order least amount of chemicals needed Only order chemicals with available… PPE Handling Storage Fume hood ventilation Emergency consideration Disposal Do not accept a chemical without an identifying label www.pharm2fork.com

Chemical Storage Separate chemicals Organize chemicals by hazard category and compatibility. All container labels should contain Chemical name Hazard Warnings Manufacturer name User name Date of order Date all incoming chemicals Date Peroxide-formers and store them away from heat and light http://www.csc.ie/uploads/pics/VBF196120s.png

Chemical Storage All chemicals stored in secure rooms Ignition chemicals in lab refrigerators Highly toxic chemical in secure area Cyanides must be stored in secure, ventilated area Hydrofluoric acid (HF) only in small amounts Ethanol only in small amounts and in secure area Flammable liquids in approved storage cabinets

Chemical Handling Handling chemicals information is in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) … trinityrenewalsystems.com …

Chemical Inventory Chemical inventory of lab every year Remove outdated chemicals Check labels and caps Update record

Chemical Inventory Report: Safety Chemical name Amount Location Cost Wear PPE Use a chemical cart Use a step stool Be ready in case of an emergency www.uft.org

NFPA Classification System RED – Flammability Hazard 4=rapidly burns 3=easily ignited 2=ignited by heat 1=preheated to ignite 0=will not burn BLUE – Health Hazard 4=lethal 3=serious injury 2=temporary injury 1=irritation 0=no hazard YELLOW – Instability Hazard 4=ready explosion 3=explosion upon heating 2=violent upon heating/pressure 1=unstable upon heating/pressure 0=stable WHITE – Special Hazard ACID= acidic COR= corrosive OX=oxidizing chemical W =violent with water ☢= radioactive

Transportation of Chemicals Use a container when transporting chemicals Use carts with side rails to contain spills Separate bottles of liquid Do not use basket carts for liquids Do not overfill carts Avoid crowded paths Use empty elevator When transporting flammables, ground cart drum http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bucket-Tray-Rubber-Litre-Rectangular/dp/B00CCTPZWU https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/77/4f/e2/774fe292d912d651b034176453d197be.jpg

Chemical Waste Use smallest possible waste containers Chemical hygiene personnel will collect waste http://www.proteckllc.com/disposal.html

Emergency www.drs.illinois.edu/Content/images/Attachment1_Signs.gif

Injury Lab Injuries chemical splash on eyes cuts chemical burns thermal burns Flush injury with cool water for 15 minutes Call for help chemical splash on eyes flush eyes in eyewash for 15 minutes Flush other areas of the body with safety shower. Remove clothing after running the shower. Reported all accidents to the Safety Director www.nsta.org

Fire Alarm Immediately evacuate when fire alarm sounds Extinguish all flames and turn off main gas switch when exiting the lab Do not use the elevator Be familiar with locations of Fire extinguisher Fire blanket Eyewash Safety shower www.cityfire.com

Latex and Chemical Allergies Some have allergy to latex Ask Safety Director about allergy, or pregnancy uk.rs-online.com

Acid Exposure Place victim in Safety Shower. Flush for 15 minutes Call for help Remove contaminated clothing. Evacuate the room. Cover the victim with a fire blanket classes.kvcc.edu

Emergency Procedures for Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure Apply calcium gluconate gel, as directed is MSDS Inform Safety Director Seek medical help www.physics.purdue.edu http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41my3F6InyL._AC_UL320_SR318,320_.jpg

Medical Emergency Cuts 1st degree burns Call for help If big cut, flush with cool water to wash chemicals (15 minutes) 1st degree burns Flush with cool water for 15 minutes. 2nd degree burns (with blisters) and 3rd degree burns Do not wash with water Chemical burns Remove contaminated clothing safield.co.ug

Medical Emergency Action Plan Unconscious Place victim on back and cover with blanket Do not move the victim Call for help Clean spill or broken glass Wait with victim If victim vomits, turn head Convulsions Remove harm near victim Do not stop the victim Chemical Ingestion Savel chemical and vomitus for medical analysis

Laboratory Equipment Learn how to use… Chemical Fume Hoods Thermometers pH meters Centrifuges Balances Heaters Chemical Fume Hoods Turn on at the beginning of lab Align the hood with the ventilation duct Do experimental work in the hood