1. Lesson 1-5 Chemical, Fire, and Electrical Safety

2. Overview Workplace safety regulation Physical hazards Chemical hazards Safety resources Safety rules

3. Regulation of Workplace Safety Federal regulation –OSH Act –OSHA –OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule State safety codes

4. Safety Training Comprehensive safety manual Employer responsibility –Provide training –Document training –Enforce safety guidelines –Provide safety equipment

5. Safety Training Employee responsibility –Comply with institution safety plan –Protect fellow workers –Wear appropriate PPE

6. Personal Protective Equipment Eye, face, and skin protection –Goggles –Face shield –Mask Respirators and fume hood Chemical-resistant gloves Laboratory coat or apron

7. Laboratory Apparel Avoid exposure when removing contaminated gloves

8. Physical Hazards Electrical Fire Equipment and instruments Glassware Physical hazard icon

9. Physical Hazards Fire safety –Avoid use of open flame –Know exit route –Know locations and use of fire extinguisher

10. Chemical Hazards Chemical Hygiene Plan –Standard operating procedures (SOP) –Exposure control measures –Chemical hazard information –Employee training guidelines Chemical hazard icon

11. Chemical Hazards Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) –See Table 1-21 Chemical labels Chemical storage –See Table 1-22 Chemical disposal

12. Chemical Labels (NFPA)

13. Chemical Warning Labels

14. Safety Equipment Shower Eyewash

15. Safety Equipment Fume Hood

16. Laboratory Apparel Appropriate clothing Select correct PPE for the task –See Table 1-23

17. General Safety Rules Report accidents Be familiar with MSDS Do not eat in work area Wear protective clothing –Closed-toe shoes Pin back long hair Do not wear loose jewelry

18. General Safety Rules Use chemical-resistant gloves Clean work area frequently Wash hands frequently Wear protective face wear Wipe up spills appropriately

19. General Safety Rules Use fume hood, mask, or respirator Follow manufacturer’s directions Report damaged electrical wires Use pan and broom for broken glass Follow facility policy regarding visitors