Title: The Keys to Laboratory Safety: Semester Review
1The Keys to Laboratory Safety Semester Review
- Bill Diesslin
- March 3, 2009
2Chemical Safety in the LabRisk Management
Name two federal agencies that have regulations
that deal with chemical use in the laboratory.
3Chemical Risk Management
What is the name of the document that is the
primary resource for information on how to use
chemicals in laboratories at ISU?
4ISU 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
-
5ISU Laboratory Safety Manual
- YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Familiarize yourself with the document
- Be aware of lab hazards
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Review processes with major professor
- Use equipment properly (i.e., PPE, fume hoods,
etc.) - Label, store dispose of chemicals properly
- Manage chemical inventories
- Be a good example to others
6Personal Protective Equipment
Chemical-resistant gloves are commonly used in
the laboratory. Name 3 things to be aware of
when selecting and using chemical-resistant
gloves.
7Personal Protective Equipment
- PPE is last line of defense
- Identify the hazards
- Selecting the right PPE
- Types available
- Minimum required in a lab
- Special cases
- Your responsibilities when wearing PPE
- Regulated by OSHA
- Part of SOPs
8Chemical Hazard Information
Name two sources of chemical safety information.
9Chemical Hazard Information
- Constituents of MSDS
- Health physical hazards
- Controls
- Label requirements secondary containers
- Relative to use
- Allows hazard assessment
10Chemical Hood Usage
Name three things to keep in mind when using a
chemical hood.
11Chemical Hood Usage
- Purpose
- Operational Characteristics
- Proper Hood Usage
- Common Usage Problems
- Servicing
12Laboratory Inspections
Names three things that would be deficiencies
listed on a laboratory inspection form.
13Laboratory Inspections
- POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS
- Every occupant wearing PPE
- Door has current emergency contact information
and NFPA sign - No food or drink containers in laboratory
- Room is clean and uncluttered
- Eyewash station is clean and labeled as being
tested - Chemical containers are from the 21st century
- All glassware is clean and put away when not in
use - All chemical containers has labels with names
spelled out - Centralized location for all documentation
(Laboratory Safety Manual, MSDSs, training
records, emergency contact info)
14Hazardous Waste Disposal
The new term used to refer to waste is _________
________.
15Hazardous Waste Handling at ISU
16Chemical Storage
Peroxide-forming chemicals must be tested how
many months after opening of the container?
17Chemical Storage
- Why is proper storage critical?
- Labeling
- General Storage Considerations
- Storage in Refrigerators
- Storage in Fume hoods
- Flammable Storage
18Hazardous Materials Shipping
Name the U.S. authority for all shipments by
land, sea and air.
19Hazardous Materials Shipping
- What materials are regulated for shipping?
- What can happen if you dont comply with the
regulations? - What are the steps involved in shipping?
20Biosafety
What is the name for an organism that causes
diseases in humans, plants or animals?
21Biosafety
- Recombinant DNA
- Transgenic Animals or Plants
- Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Prions
- Biological Toxins (e.g.Tetanus Toxin)
- Human Blood and Certain Body Fluids
- Institutional Biosafety Committee approval
22Emergency ActionsChemical Spill Procedures
Name two things you would find in an emergency
action plan.
23Emergency ActionsChemical Spill Procedures
- Types of emergencies
- Procedures
- Alarm systems
- Chemical spill issues
- Mercury
- Small versus large?
- Part of employee training
24Electrical Safety
Name two types of electrical shock injuries and
two factors impacting electrical shock.
25Electrical Safety
- Improper use of electrical equipment.
- Damaged equipment cords, plugs.
- UL-approved
- GFCI
- Vapors
26Fire Safety in the Lab
Name the three components of the fire triangle.
27Fire Safety in the Lab
- Fire Chemistry and Principles
- Controlling Lab Fire Hazards
- Fire Evacuation Procedures
- Fire Extinguishers
- PASS
28Common State Fire Marshal Fire Safety Citations -
ISU
- Hallway doors opened
- Storage lt 18 below sprinkler heads
- lt 3 clearance by electric panels
- Improper use of extension cords door wedges
- Lack of orderly and clean laboratories
29Pressure Safety
As volume increases, pressure __________ as
temperature increases, pressure __________.
30Pressure Safety
- MAWP
- Safety Factor
- Hazards of cryogens?
- Cylinders primary/secondary hazards
31Radiation Safety
Radiation that has enough energy to cause the
release of an orbital electron is called
__________.
32Radiation Safety
- Radiation Types
- Ionizing
- Non-Ionizing
- Controls
- ALARA
33Laser Safety
Name 3 ways that you can prevent exposure to a
laser beam.
34Laser Safety
- LA-SER
- Which classes of lasers are hazardous?
- Which non-beam hazard is the most significant?
- How do you protect yourself when using a laser?
35Thats It!