Department of state charged the academies with the task of producing a protocol for development of standard operating procedures sops that would serve as a complement to the chemical laboratory safety and security. You must learn about the safe handling of gases before embarking on their use. In the event of a hazardous chemical spill, immediately follow the hazardous material spill procedure see next page. One of the least predictable, most dangerous risks in a laboratory is the toxicity of various chemicals. The acs committee on chemical safety is pleased to present this manual of guidelines and thanks the author, dr. Chemical safety occupational hygiene biosafety radiation safety diving safety environmental services. Your steps to chemical safety 4 your next steps chapter 2 sets out the different types of chemicals that you might find in your workplace. Chemistry and chemicals have a central place in science, and safe chemical practices are the most basic and fundamental parts of any lesson. The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and ensure accountability. Laboratory safety rules, procedures and regulations safety rules ensuring laboratory safety is not just the responsibility of the instructor. Each student must assume responsibility for the safety of themselves and those around them. Chemical and laboratory safety manual office of research.
You are expected to be familiar with the safety rules and to conduct your laboratory work in. Having acquired good chemical safety habits early, students are better prepared when they move on to more advanced courses. Chemical stored on the floor causes uc santa cruz lab fire. Committee of the american chemical society division of chemical health and safety. When handling chemical, physical, or biological hazards that can. Centers for disease control and prevention national institute for occupational safety and health. Various types of chemicals are used in a large number of industries, chemical fertilizer plants. Feb 12, 2016 safety video by american chemical society 1991. Thank you for visiting our website you are exiting the department of labors web server.
Morning afternoon introduction lab hazards and control methods the chemical hygiene officer break. Laboratory safety manual the information provided in the uc davis laboratory safety manual, which contains the campus chemical hygiene plan chp, has been compiled from a variety of sources. Cornell university laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene. This information should be conveyed to administrators to increase their appreciation of the number, variety, and costeffectiveness of experiments. Safety minutes are 1 2 minute topics regarding an aspect of safety in lab or everyday life that can be used to start off any meeting or seminar with a consideration for safety. An msds is a document that details information about chemicals and along with the container label is a good source of information for chemical safety.
Report all accidents and injuries, no matter how minor, to your instructor. In addition, checklists are provided for both teachers and students that highlight important information for working in the laboratory and identify hazards and safe. The guide also provides information about chemical waste, safety and emergency equipment, assessing chemical hazards, common safety symbols and signs, and fundamental resources relating to chemical safety, such as material safety data sheets and chemical hygiene plans, to help create a safe environment. The department of labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plan chp is a written program for ensuring the safe use of chemicals in laboratories at indiana university. An alternative to peroxide test strips is the ki potassium iodide test. Perform selfaudit of the lab for health and safety conditions no less than once every six months.
Scope the primary objective in laboratory design should be to provide a safe, accessible environment for laboratory personnel to conduct their work. James kaufman worked for the dow chemical company in an attempt to share with schools, colleges, and universities what he was learning about lab safety. Provide a safety station area near the door for the phone, fire extinguisher, safety postings, and holders for visitor safety glasses. The chemical hygiene plan addresses all of the requirements of the lab standard. General roles and responsibilities for all faculty, staff and students regarding safety are defined in the universitywide. We evaluated the laboratory safety using a systematic problem solving model and created a critical roadmap. Chemical laboratory safety measures signs and information labels and warning signs should alert employees to potentially hazardous materials and allow those unfamiliar with the laboratory surroundings to identify hazardous chemical use and storage areas, safety facilities, emergency equipment and exits and aid emergency response personnel. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the laboratory standard, the chp, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures. Jan 30, 2018 add on lab specific safety documents that can be created using the toolkit, including standard operating procedures, required work approvals, safety training records, and laboratory inspections records.
Proper chemical management is essential to student and staff safety. Laboratory safety manual ehs university of washington. Assume that any unfamiliar chemical is hazardous and treat it as such. These include people and organizations within the university of california, as well as external sources. T a b l e o f c o n t e n t s i n t r o d u c t i o n s e. Since almost every lab uses chemicals of some sort, chemical safety rules are a must. Wearing the proper protective clothing is the best way to protect yourself while working in the laboratory. This training course is a part of your righttoknow. The lab safety institute is a nonprofit organization providing laboratory safety education and consultation worldwide. The chemical and lab safety group assists professors, staff and students with all aspects of lab safety that are not related to biological or radiological issues. Unlabelled chemical bottles can create difficulty at the time of disposal of chemical bottle. The international hazard communication standard hcs mandates that chemical manufacturers must communicate a chemicals hazard information to chemical handlers by providing a safety data sheet. A guide to prudent chemical management, and its accompanying toolkit. According to safety regulations, it is obligatory to wear a lab coat and closed shoes in the lab, safety glasses and gloves if necessary.
A standard operating procedure sop describes how your lab will safely handle a hazardous chemical, including the amount and concentration you will use, how you obtain or create the working solution, and special handling procedures, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment. It is the prep course for taking the national registry of certified chemists nrcc certified chemical hygiene officer exam. Chemical laboratory safety and security the national academies. All laboratory workers who may handle chemicals during their work at uab. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, and a lab coat when working with hazardous materials in the laboratory. Laboratory safety and hazardous waste generator information. It describes policies, procedures, and control measures that must be understood and observed by all individuals involved in the laboratory use of chemicals. This document supplements the information provided in the lab safety training class and is designed to be retained and used as a safety reference by university lab workers. When using the test strips, if the strip turns blue, then.
The csso should be equipped with the knowledge, responsibility, and authority to develop and enforce an effective safety and security management system. Keep all doors to the laboratory closed to ensure proper fume hood performance and directional airflow into the lab. Then, we performed an assessment including risk analysis, chemical inventory, safety data sheet, determination and preparation of the safety trainings. Chemical and laboratory safety program 1 november 2010 chemical and laboratory safety program foreword the occupational health and safety act and the occupational health and safety regulations require employers to ensure that all chemicals are controlled, identified, labelled, handled, stored and disposed of in a prescribed manner. Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. Worn out labels must be immediately replaced by new ones. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and.
Arkansas state does have a chemical hygiene plan that can be found on the environmental health and safety ehs website. Chemical and laboratory safety manual clsm and other documents. Lab safety institute courses, osha training for chemical. A template for your chemical inventory is provided in the appendix. Laboratory safety manual introduction the university of texas at austin ut austin is committed to maintaining the safest possible laboratories. We encourage faculty and researchers to take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of everyone staff, students, visitors and the general public. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to.
When using lab equipment and chemicals, be sure to keep your hands away from your body, mouth, eyes, and face. Guidelines for chemical laboratory safety in secondary schools. The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for. Roles and responsibilities safety in the laboratory is a responsibility that is shared by faculty, staff and students. Science safety handbook california department of education. Safety in all the laboratories is not someone elses responsibility. To accomplish this task, an expert committee created and published in 2010 the reference guide, chemical laboratory safety and security. References such as prudent practices in the laboratory and the american chemical society booklet safety in academic chemistry laboratories outline ways to test for peroxides and ways to remove them if discovered.
The group provides services in a diverse number of fields including chemical safety, nanomaterials, lab ventilation, compressed gases, liquefied gases, field safety, and others. It is also important for compliance to federal and state regulations and may be part of funding entity contractual agreements or accreditation expectations. Chemical safety manual page 2 food or alcoholic beverages which are sold, used or prepared in a retail establishment and foods intended for personal consumption by employees while in the workplace. Chemical hygiene officer prep course lab safety institute. You are not permitted to be in the laboratory when an instructor is not present.
The following safety rules should help guide you in keeping our lab a safe place to work. No changes shall be made to the clsm, appendices, or portions of the manual contained on the web site without rsc approval. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to the environment outside of the. A safety data sheet, or sds, is a standardized document that contains occupational safety and health data.
Laboratorysafety facts occupational safety and health. Observe the pels or tlvs observe all the rules of safety. L a b s a f e t y h a n d b o o k o f f i c e o f e n v i r o n m e n t a l h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y. Science lab safety rules experimenting in the science lab is safe if you are careful. The university radiation safety section should be consulted for specific safety information concerning radioactive materials andor radiation producing devices. A guide to prudent chemical management and be included with the other materials in the 2010 toolkit.
Safety video by american chemical society 1991 youtube. Safety guidelines were developed in many cases in response to specific incidents of laboratory and chemical misuse. In addition it shows how different chemicals can effect the body. Guidelines on laboratory safety and chemical use are formulated on the basis of past happenings in laboratories, basic chemical knowledge, the properties of individual chemicals, and common sense. Laboratory safety manual arkansas state university. Promoting chemical laboratory safety and security in developing. Acs advocates for the safe practice of chemistry across disciplines, at every age, and in every organization. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the laboratory standard, the chp, and other laboratory safety practices.
Store all food, beverages, cosmetics, and medications outside the lab. Specific incidents in academic, industrial, and public settings emphasize the need for clear focus on safety throughout the chemistry ente. To learn the basic safety rules in the lab, to learn the use of appropriate safety devices and ppe, and to learn how to use the material safety data sheets. Chemical safety at ubc is of foremost importanceand this manual is provided as a starting point for the development of safe and best management practices in ubc laboratories where hazardous. I also certify that i will obey each and every rule stated in the paper and will adhere to each of them in my chemistry courses. The msds will provide some information on the personal protective equipment and safety procedures recommended for a given chemical.
Chemical safety guidelines always follow these guidelines when working with chemicals. Chapter 3 shows how you can manage the chemicals in your workplace. Chemists understand that working with chemicals and developing new materials and chemical processes involve some degree of risk. We have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, spanning different industries, including research, hightech. This document is in the public domain and may be freely copied or reprinted. Quick facts laboratorysafety chemicalfumehoods continuedfrompage1 occupationalsafety andhealthadministration. Safety minutes department of chemistry and biochemistry. Lab coat hangers should be located near the entrance to the lab. Guidelines for chemical laboratory safety in academic institutions. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to the environment outside of the lab. Material safety data sheets before using any chemical, read the appropriate material safety data sheet msds. Lab safety safety rules that must be obeyed while working at the lab room.
This lab manual should be read in conjunction with these references, which provide expanded. An accident with any of these could be catastrophic. All chemical bottles must be tightly closed after use and must not be placed on edge of the bench or shelf from which they can fall. Local safety committees carry out the safety programs within their areas and make recommendations to ensure that the safety objectives of the university can be achieved. Safety data sheets free sds database chemical safety.
Conducts laboratory safety self evaluations every semester fall and spring completes and updates annual laboratory chemical inventories in accord with the instructions and schedule provided by ehs inform personnel of the permissible exposure limits for the hazardous chemicals listed on. Laboratory chemical safety toolkit stanford environmental. Pdf this paper presents the basics of laboratory safety and point out the. Install at least one emergency eyewash station at a sink in the laboratory where hazardous materials may be used. The chp must be tailored to reflect the specific chemical hazards present in the laboratory where it is to be used. We engage with likeminded professionals and entities to provide tools to foster a culture of safety in your classroom, campus, or lab.
In the following phase, we designed a laboratory notebook. In essence, it is the responsibility of all of us who enter our laboratories. Laboratory safety handbook pdf faculty of engineering and. The jst has provided a list of topics and a collection of powerpoint slides that are ready to go. Consumer safety product commission department of health and human services.
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