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LABORATORY SAFETY LABORATORY SAFETY TRAININGTRAINING

Francois Song

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Introduction Introduction

This Safety Seminar will assist you while studying here at The University and after you graduate.

You will learn about government Agencies and Regulations put in place to protect YOU and the ENVIRONMENT.

All of us are RESPONSIBLE when it comes to SAFETY.

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AgendaAgenda

You will see a video on Laboratory Safety. This is OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1450).

We will discuss Hazardous Waste Disposal EPA (40 CFR 260)

We will talk about Personal Protective Equipment: OSHA (29 CFR 1910.132)

We will end with Emergency Notification

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Overview Overview

The University of Akron has a large number of toxic chemicals. If not handled properly, they could hurt this community.

OSHA has a General Duty Clause: The University must provide a safe working (studying) environment to us. However, we must also obey the safety policies established by The University.

We are accountable for a safe environment.

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VocabularyVocabulary

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

EPA: Environmental Protection AgencyNRC: Nuclear Regulatory CommissionMSDS: Material Safety Data SheetCHP: Chemical Hygiene PlanPPM: Personal Protective Equipment

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What OSHA RequiresWhat OSHA Requires

Employee Occupational Safety & Health Review OSH Acts and Standards Review Campus Required Safety Programs Know About Hazards in Workplace Inform OSHA Safety Training Follow Standards & Campus Safety Rules Hazards Communication Standards Personal Protection Equipment

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What EPA RequiresWhat EPA Requires

Protection of the Environment (1970 +)Clean Air Act (Pollutants Identified)Clean Water Act (Integrity of Waters)Safe Drinking Water Act (Set Standards)RCRA (Hazardous Waste Disposal)Right To-Know (Hazmat, Lead, Asbestos)Pesticides

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Your RightsYour Rights

Recognize & Report Hazardous SituationsTake Safety Training Seriously

– Understand and Follow OSHA Rules– Know Hazards Associated With Your Job– Know Protection Required To Avoid Exposure– Complain to OSHA– Review OSHA Citations

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THE NRCTHE NRC

Contact the Radiation Safety Officer if you are using X-Ray generating equipment or will be doing radiation research.

There is an initial training to complete.S/he must approve the purchase of all

radioisotopes.

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HAZARDOUS WASTE HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSALDISPOSAL

Do not sewer chemicalsPour Organic Solvent Waste into RED

containers and transfer to Room 133Pour Aqueous Waste into WHITE

containers and take to Room 133Number and List all Unused chemicals and

call for a pick up. Label and Identify all waste

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TOPICSTOPICS

APPLICABLE REGULATIONSIDENTIFICATION OF REGULATED

WASTECHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL WASTE

DISPOSALTRAININGPOLLUTION PREVENTION

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REGULATIONSREGULATIONSHazardous WasteHazardous Waste Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery

Act (1976). 40 CFR 260-268, 273 Ohio Adm. Code 3745-3749

– Analysis of waste– Proper storage on site– Proper transportation manifest preparation– Proper disposal off-site– Contingency plan– Worker training

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REGULATIONSREGULATIONSBiological WasteBiological Waste

Federal Regulation 49 CFR 172-173 Ohio Adm. Code 3745-27

– Management of Infectious waste, pathogens, medical waste, sharps, needles, blades

– Generator of 50 Lbs/month or more must register.

– Segregation of waste at point of origin

– Bags/containers with universal biohazard symbol

– Autoclaving… Disposal off-site

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IDENTIFICATION OF IDENTIFICATION OF REGULATED WASTEREGULATED WASTE Any substance with a potential of hazard to

human health or to the environment– Ignitability (Flash point < 140 F) – Corrosivity (pH <2 or >12.5 – Reactivity (Unstable -Explosion, detonation)– Toxicity (Poisons)

Listed Waste– Four Lists [F-non specific, K-Industry specific, P-

unused acute, U-discarded commercial toxic Universal Waste

– Batteries, Pesticides, Mercury-containing products

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Regulated Waste ManagementRegulated Waste Management

NO CHEMICAL WASTE TO SEWER All Ignitable wastes (pH = 7) in RED Jugs All Corrosive wastes in WHITE Jugs Attach a NOTE detailing info on all “Unknowns” Assign #s on containers and LIST unused

chemicals before calling EOHS All containers must be sealed or capped A LOG describing the waste must accompany all

JUGS

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MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Empty Containers – Allow solvent residue to vaporize under hood– Rinse corrosives three times– Remove lids and hazardous labels– Deface warning labels– Place glass in designated container

Work with EOHS to remove your waste before you leave the University

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TRAININGTRAINING

Hunt for waste in your area

Label all containers Segregate your waste Collaborate with

EOHS Be responsible: You

are a GENERATOR Call 6866 or 7766

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Pollution PreventionPollution Prevention

Contain all spills (Consult your Emergency Response Guide)

Order only the amount of chemicals that you need (Source Control)

Update your Chemical Inventory often and call us to help you discard excess chemicals

Institute Waste Minimization (Approaches to reduce volume or toxicity of waste)

Make sure that you have a spill kit nearby

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Waste DisposalWaste Disposal

Waste going into RED Containers must be NEUTRALIZED.

Corrosives can be kept in original bottlesUsed vacuum pump oil can be poured into

the original containers.“Unknowns” will not be accepted.“Unlabelled” containers will not be

accepted.

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MSDSMSDS

You must request MSDS when you order chemicals.

You must compile and understand MSDS before using any chemical

You need to maintain and update your chemical inventory.

Your chemical inventory must match your MSDS data bank

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Personal ProtectionPersonal Protection

Eye: Wear glasses, goggles. Consult your doctor for contact lenses/MSDS

Hand: Wear Appropriate glovesFeet: Cover your feet. Sandals?Body: Wear a lab coat. Shorts are not

allowed.Respiratory Protection: Work in hoods,

glove boxes.

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Respiratory ProtectionRespiratory Protection

DO NOT wear a respirator without clearance from EOHS.

Medical examination requiredRespiratory Training Needed

– Fit Testing– Cartridge Selection– Respiratory care– Respirator Assignment

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Where to Get More InformationWhere to Get More Information

911 to Campus Police7415 for Work orders, Repairs (PFOC)6866 Department of Safety7766 Waste Disposal (Francois)5712 Radiation safety (Jason)5372 Indoor Air Quality (Alex)6867 Fire Extinguishers (Jennifer)

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Right to KnowRight to Know

You, the researcher, have a right to know about the hazardous chemicals you use on the job and how to work safely with those chemicals.

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NFPA and HMIS InformationNFPA and HMIS Information

Health = BlueFlammability = RedReactivity = YellowOther hazards or

special handling = WhiteScale: 0 (no hazard)

to 4 (extreme hazard)