Compliance made easy

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Compliance made easy
Laboratory Safety
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OSHAs Laboratory Safety Standard
Officially named Occupational Exposure to
Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR
1910.1450

• Applies to the laboratory use of hazardous
  chemicals
• A hazardous chemical a chemical that may cause
  acute or chronic health effects in exposed
  employees

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The Lab Safety Standard Requires

• Information training
• Exposure controls
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Chemical inventories, MSDS, container
• labeling
• Properly functioning safety equipment
• Emergency procedures
• Medical consultation exam
• A written plan

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Laboratory Safety Manual

• Introduction
• Process Planning
• Emergency Planning
• Equipment
• Training
• General Lab Safety Practices
• Safety Practices for Specific Hazards
• Management of Unwanted Lab Materials (Waste)
• Exposure Assessment and Medical Care
• Appendix I Forms
• Appendix II Lab Related Manuals

New
Old
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A. Introduction

• Defines a laboratory
• Responsibilities

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Setting Up a Lab
Use the new checklist
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B. Process Planning
Good planning can make the difference.

• Standard Operating
• Procedures
• Special Procedures
• Ordering
• Permits/licenses/Registrations
• Receipt and Distribution
• Shipping
• Use of Engineering Controls

New SOP form can be completed and printed online
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C. Emergency Planning

• Postings and Signage
• Emergency Action Plan

Be sure to include spill clean up procedures
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D. Equipment
Must be used properly, maintained in good
condition, periodically inspected and properly
disposed at the end of useful life.
Ensure centrifuge carriage is balanced
Inspect electrical wires for damage
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Safety Equipment

• Enables you to
• Avoid exposures
• Store hazards safely
• Respond to emergencies

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Personal Protective Equipment

• When PPE is required
• Minimum for lab work
• Eye protection
• Lab coat
• Gloves
• Shoes with closed toes and heels
• Policy
• Selection assistance
• Care and maintenance

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E. Training

• EHS provided
• Lab Training Curriculum
• Site-specific
• Retain proof of completion
• Certificates
• Printout of My History
• Training History
• Site-Specific Training

EHS Fire Safety Training
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

• Provide information about the chemical and its
• hazards.
• Must be available to employees.
• Retain a copy.
• Check for updates.
• Where are MSDS obtained?
• With the product
• From the manufacturer
• Online MSDS
• EHS MSDS Library

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F. General Lab Safety Practices
Safe practices, labeling, storage, use, and
surveys
Perform safety audits using Laboratory Safety
Survey form.
Reduce the risk of employee exposure and injuries.
NOTE Picture depicts Lab Safety training be
sure to wear proper attire when performing safety
audits
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G. Safety Practices for Specific Hazards
Corrosives
Flammables and combustibles
Compressed and liquefied gases
Peroxide formers
Oxidizers
Others include explosives, lasers, mercury,
nanotechnology, etc.
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H. Management of Unwanted Materials
Unwanted Biohazardous Materials Unwanted
Chemicals Unwanted Equipment Unwanted
Radiological Materials
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I. Exposure Assessment
Medical Surveillance
Employees are asked to complete a Hazard
Inventory form to identify monitoring needs and
determine if medical surveillance is needed
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Exposed or Injured

• Employees
• Emergencies/after hours Mary Greeley
• Medical Center Emergency Room _at_ 239-2155 or
• call 911
• Normal working hours McFarland Clinic
• Occupational Medicine Department _at_ 239-4496
• 1215 Duff Avenue
• First Report of Injury form
• Students
• Emergencies/after hours Mary Greeley
• Medical Center Emergency Room _at_ 239-2155 or
• call 911
• Normal working hours Thielen Student Health
• Center _at_ 239-5801 Sheldon and Union Drive
• Student Accident Report form

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Action PlanUsing the Lab Safety Manual

1. Hazard Inventory
2. Training EHS provided and site-specific
3. Obtain permits/licenses/registrations
4. SOPs
5. Emergency Action Plans
6. Inventories
7. Ensure that materials are labeled, used, stored
   and disposed of properly
8. Annual lab audits using Lab Safety Survey

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