Laboratory safety manual office of environmental health. The present safety manual is a short, ready reference to some of the most common and immediate dangers and also the rules and procedures for reacting to emergencies in this department. The laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plan chp is a written program for ensuring the safe use of chemicals in laboratories at indiana university. Rmss programs related to research and laboratory work comprise.
The safe use, storage, handling, waste and emergency management of chemicals in the laboratory environment are the subject of this reference manual. Workshop in brief view report 2015 mesoscale chemistry. The chemical laboratory safety manual clsm is the minimum standard which must be practiced in laboratories and other locations where chemicals are stored, handled, or used at dalhousie university. Chemistry and chemicals have a central place in science, and safe chemical practices are the most basic and fundamental parts of any lesson. Chemical safety at ubc is of foremost importanceand this. The staff cannot oversee or supervise operations all the time. Safety standards and policies this manual specifies laboratory safety policies and standards. The effects of workplace hazards on female reproductive health. Laboratory safety office has developed this manual as a guidance document to familiarize uf faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and visitors with the institutionwide policies and procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemical and other material at the university and its affiliates. When these policies and procedures are followed, the.
The manual promotes safe and practical laboratory procedures. The laboratory safety manual outlines the basic safety requirements and responsibilities of faculty and staff utilizing and responsible for laboratories and laboratory facilities. Highlighted chemistry department safety policies chemistry safety policy highlights doc chemistry safety policy highlights pdf chemistry safety manual the chemistry safety manual provides guidelines and policies that promote a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel and students within the department, for all visitors to the department, and for other people working in the. A guide to developing standard operating procedures view report 2015 chemistry and engineering of shale gas and tight oil resource development. No changes shall be made to the clsm, appendices, or portions of the manual contained on the web site without rsc approval. Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete lsm and make it available to laboratory staff. A workshop summary view report 2014 a framework to guide selection of chemical alternatives. Chemical laboratory safety guide general behaviour rules first access to the laboratory when one enters a laboratory for the first time, it is necessary to. Chemical and laboratory safety manual office of research. 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. This laboratory safety manual serves as your chemical hygiene plan chp. Distillation of solvents must only be done inside a.
We evaluated the laboratory safety using a systematic problem solving model and created a critical roadmap. Under these conditions, any inconsiderate user can endanger his or her own as well as others safety. Chemical safety occupational hygiene biosafety radiation safety diving safety environmental services. Chemical laboratory safety manual dalhousie university. Board on chemical sciences and technology national academies. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental. 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. Then, we performed an assessment including risk analysis, chemical inventory, safety data sheet, determination and preparation of the safety trainings.
Read the sign at the entrance which shows the name of the person in charge of the laboratory and. 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 and laboratory safety manual clsm and other documents. The princeton university laboratory safety manual is a collection of resources for individuals working in research and teaching laboratories. Introduction lord fairfax community college aims to maintain a high standard of health and safety in the laboratory.
It describes good laboratory practices that must be understood and observed by all individuals involved in the laboratory. This manual is intended to establish the basic safe operating practices so. Safety committee, has written this laboratory safety manual lsm. This online laboratory safety manual lsm provides information regarding protection from health hazards associated with the laboratory environment in accordance with applicable california occupational safety and health administration calosha regulations, including the chemical hygiene plan requirements specified in 8 ccr 5191. The manual begins by discussing general personal safety practices, and then continues with. This safety manual must be read and the reading should be registered by all laboratory users of ist. Responsibility for maintaining the register lies with each laboratory manager. Intrinsically safe labpurpose refrigerators must be used for the purpose of storing flammable chemicals. Massachusetts institute of technology department of.
Laboratory safety this document is intended as a general guide to safety and laboratory procedures. In procedure performed in biosafety level 2 and chemical operations it is required that lab coats, gloves, closed shoes and safety glasses are worn. Rmslab safetychemical hygiene officer page 5 of 52 4. Laboratory safety manual including the chemical hygiene plan. The laboratory safety manual is intended to address universal safety measures for achieving a safe and healthy working environment. The laboratory coats need to be laundered on site or by a commercial company as stated in the university biosafety manual and chemical hygiene plan. In addition to this manual, all personnel handling chemicals and hazardous materials must follow the osha occupational safety and health administration standards and policies. It is not meant to be an exhaustive discussion of laboratory safety. Laboratory safety manual university of california riverside department of biochemistry overview introduction the risks associated with laboratory research hazards are greatly reduced or eliminated when proper precautions and practices are observed. Its purpose is to serve as a singular laboratory safety resource for faculty, staff and students. Introduction a wide range of chemicals are being used in institute laboratories. The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to.
The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and ensure accountability. Chemical safety manual doc noiitbism02 rev 0 page 3 of 33 scope this manual is applicable to all laboratory activities in the institute which involves use of chemicals. Staff in uw laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and. The occupational safety and health administration osha bloodborne pathogen standard prohibits laundering laboratory coats at. Chemical and laboratory safety manual uga research university. The basis for chemical safety is what is termed the workplace hazardous materials information system or whmis. This laboratory safety manual has been prepared specifically for ut austin by environmental health and safety in collaboration with the faculty research safety advisory committee. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. The laboratory safety manual meets occupational safety and health administration osha requirements for a chemical hygiene plan as specified in 29 cfr 1910. Western university laboratory health and safety manual. The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for. Annex i reading register of the laboratory safety manual includes the manual reading registering draft. Developing reproductive protection programs in industrial and academic settings acs committee on chemical safety. It describes policies, procedures, and control measures that must be understood and observed by all individuals involved in the laboratory use of chemicals.
This laboratory safety manual should be used in conjunction with the ehs. Make copies of the approved safety plan and chemical hygiene plan available. The osha laboratory safety standard defines a hazardous chemical as any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements andor compounds which is a physical hazard or a health hazard. These include people and organizations within the university of california, as well as external sources. Laboratory safety manual duke safety office duke university. The college recognizes its responsibility to provide safe systems of work, a safe. Laboratory safety manual including the chemical hygiene plan revision date. Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. Chemistry and chemicals have a central place in science, and safe chemical practices are the most basic and fundamental parts of any. Biological safety or chemical safety sections of this manual, or the radiation or. Duke university is committed to providing a safe work environment for learning, teaching and research.
This page was last revised for french family science center on 080709. 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. The clsm aims to be a clear and concise document for chemical users so. Western laboratory health and safety manual page 5 of 71 4. This online manual, in conjunction with your labspecific information, replaces the printed chemical hygiene plan the former. The laboratory safety is a compilation of texas tech university safety policies plan and procedures across scientific disciplines. It includes safe work procedures, chemical safety information, laboratory equipment safety information and links to other. Having acquired good chemical safety habits early, stu. The university of nebraska medical center environmental health and safety department has developed this manual to assist in the recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical and physical hazards associated with university laboratory operations. The chemical laboratory safety manual clsm is the minimum standard which must be practiced in laboratories and other locations where chemicals are stored. This lab manual should be read in conjunction with these references, which provide expanded. Read and be familiar with this section of the laboratory safety manual. Risk management services chemical laboratory safety manual. Instruct laboratory personnel to properly dispose of unwanted andor hazardous chemicals and materials.
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