LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL

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Lab Safety Manual
1st Page

Chapter 1
Emergency Response

Chapter 2
General Safety

Chapter 3
Chemical Hygiene Plan

Chapter 4
Radiological Safety

Chapter 5
Biological Hygiene Plan

Chapter 6
Laser Safety

Chapter 7
Administrative Concerns

Chapter 8
Standard & Special Operating Procedures

Chapter 9
Facility Data

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Appendicies

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

On-Campus Contact Information

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1st Rule of Lab Safety

Haz-Waste No-No

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Updated January 2003

Administrative Concerns
Section 7.1 - Training

A. Hazard Communication Training

1. The individual Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officers are responsible for providing departmental laboratory employees with information and training to ensure that they are informed of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area.

2. Such information and training shall be provided at the time of an employee's initial assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present and prior to assignments involving new exposure situations. Refresher information and training shall be provided on at least an annual basis.

3. Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officers shall document performance, content and attendance of their training programs.

4. Employee Information:

   • The contents and requirements of the OSHA Laboratory Standard.
   • The content, location, and availability of the laboratory's Chemical Hygiene Plan.
   • The PEL's, action levels, and other recommended exposure limits for hazardous chemical used in their laboratories.
   • Signs and symptoms associated with exposures to the hazardous chemicals used in their laboratories.

   • The location and availability of known reference material on the hazards, safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals found in the laboratory including, but not limited to, Material Safety Data Sheets.

5. Employee training shall include:

   • The methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical.
   • The physical and health hazards of chemicals used in the work area.
   • The measures employees can use to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures such as appropriate work practices, personal protective equipment to be used, and emergency procedures.

   • The OSU Laboratory Safety Manual.

B. First Aid/CPR Training

This training shall include the following items:

1. The availability and location of First Aid equipment.

2. The names of individuals in the area who are trained in first aid and/or CPR. It is desirable that several individuals in each area be trained in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The American Red Cross offers courses in Standard First Aid and CPR.

3. How to access Emergency Medical Services (EMS). For medical emergencies on- and off-campus, call 911.

4. Someone knowledgeable about the accident should always accompany the injured person to the medical facility with a copy of the appropriate MSDS.

5. Notify the Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officer and Environmental Health Services of any chemical accident requiring first aid.

6. Consult a licensed physician qualified to handle chemical emergencies to determine if further examination and treatment is necessary following any first aid or emergency medical treatment for chemical exposure.

7. Post the location and phone number of a licensed physician qualified to handle chemical emergency cases in an obvious place.

C. Bloodborne Pathogens Training

All employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material must receive training at the time of assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place, within 90 days after the effective date of the standard, at least annually thereafter, and additional training must be provided and documented when changes affect employees' occupational exposure. This training must be documented.

The minimum training program must include:

1. a copy of the regulatory text,

2. a general explanation of epidemiology of and symptoms of bloodborne diseases,

3. modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens,

4. an explanation of the Exposure Control Plan and how to get a copy of the plan,

5. appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials,

6. use and limitations of engineering controls, work practices, and PPE,

7. selection of PPE,

8. information of hepatitis B vaccine, including efficacy, safety, etc.,

9. appropriate actions in emergencies with blood or other potentially infectious materials,

10. the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs,

11. post-exposure evaluation information,

12. signs and labels required, and

13. questions and answer with instructor.

D. Fire Extinguisher Training

Training of employees in the use of fire extinguisher is required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 (g) "where the employer has provided portable fire extinguisher for employee use in the work place." Such training shall be conducted at initial employment and annually thereafter.

E. Spill Response Training

All employees shall be trained in the proper methods for spill response. (See Section 1.1 - "Chemical Spills")

F. Respiratory Protection Training

Respirators shall be provided when such equipment is necessary to protect the health of the employee. If respirators are provided, a detailed, written "Respiratory Protection Program" as required by the Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134, shall be in place and made available to employees.

Employees shall trained be to use respiratory protection in accordance with the written "Respiratory Protection Program".

For assistance with the development of a written "Respiratory Protection Program", contact Environmental Health Services.