Laboratory Safety Training Requirements Overview and Partial CHP

Laboratory Safety Training Requirements Overview and Partial CHP Training “Be careful” is not an adequate standard operating procedure. l. SROP Orientation l. June 3, 2008 l. PFEN 103

“Just use your common sense. ” As regards lab safety l Nonsense, and bad advice. l Common sense is not so common. l Common sense will give wrong answers. http: //tinyurl. com/qwo 4 v

Rules, rules… apply to l l l l Employers. Hazardous waste generators. Hazardous material transporters. Radioisotope use and waste generation. Laser facilities, high field magnet facilities Biological agent users. Food service, sanitation facilities. Purdue is or has all of these.

Some Regulatory Agencies OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) DOT (Department of Transportation) NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Dept Public Health to name a few…

REM (Radiological and Environmental Management) 50 Purdue employees: • • Waste mgmt -- Chem, Bio, Rad Haz Mat shipping • Construction H & S • Hearing conservation • Asbestos abatement • Laser safety • Machine safety Fire safety PPE Safety equipment Chemical safety ……

REM people are “consultants” They exist to help Purdue people l l l be aware of the (thousands of) laws and regulations, comply with those laws and regs, protect everyone’s health and safety, protect the environment, prepare students for life in the world and workplace.

Training is required. Training records too. l l l Biologicals Chemicals Pesticides Radioisotopes Lasers X-rays l l l PPE training Compressed gas Cryogens Animals Centrifuges l these are the most common types of training needed. REM assistance is available for most of these topics.

Laboratory work Hearing conservation Often does NOT include need for some types of training which are common elsewhere. Confined Space Entry Lock out tag out Fall Protection Fort lift REM help with training is available for these, too.

This meeting is not all of the training you will need for lab research. It is a “Training Requirements Overview” …. and some training. Different training is necessary for different work, and most people require at least twice as much training time as is available here today.

Chemical Hygiene Plan training l l l REM version is approx 3 hours total, online exercises followed by a 110 -minute small group meeting. (And that’s “partial” still. ) Physical and health hazards, storage, housekeeping, disposal, gas cylinders, PPE, other safety equipment, and OSHA Lab Standard. Required for anyone engaged in “laboratory use of chemicals. ” We will do some of that training here.

Radiation Safety training l l l REM training required annually, approx 3 hours. Purdue’s license with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is jeopardized by compliance failures. Required for anyone using radioactive material or radiation producing devices. This is not that training.

Biological Safety training l l l REM help available, but usually training is in-house combination of Bio. Safety Manual reading and group discussion. Must cover biohazards in work, signs, symptoms, labeling required…. Required for anyone exposed to biohazardous agents. This is not that training.

Bloodborne Pathogens training l l l REM training approx 1 hour. See BBP Exposure Control Plan at REM website for details. Required for anyone with potential for occupational exposure to blood or blood products. Refresher training required by law annually. This is not that training. IBC protocol revocation is risked by those who fail to observe the BBP training requirements.

Worker Protection Standard training l l l REM training approx 1 hour. Training materials may be obtained from REM and used by non-REM trainers. Different requirements for pesticide “handlers” and “workers” as defined in the law. Refresher training in 5 years. This is not that training.

Personal Protective Equipment training l Required for all PPE, must include Exactly what PPE is necessary t. i When (exactly) it is necessaryo d ht How to properly don and idoff g m Limitations se i clife & disposal Care, maintenance, useful er x e e lin n l. New training needed for new PPE needs. O

Fire Extinguisher training l l l Given by REM Fire Protection and Equipment Special Services, 90 min or more, depending on group size. A modest fee for labor and materials is (MAYBE…. ) charged. Not required, but by Indiana law, fire extinguishers in the workplace are for use by trained individuals. This is not that training.

Laser Safety training l REM provides by request, approx 1 hour for training. l Required for users of class 3 b and class 4 lasers. This is not that training.

Other types of training of potential interest Some are shorter, more limited scope, topics. Some are required by law, some simply a very good idea. l l Chemical hood users Chem waste pickups Centrifuge users DOT hazmat shipping l l Biosafety cabinets Ergonomics Tuberculosis Respiratory Protection

Training Records (your department’s responsibility) l l l l Who (was there) What (was covered, topics) When (date) Where (location) How long (duration) Instructor name Evaluation method (“assessment, ” i. e. testing) (it is your responsibility too)

Whose responsibility is it legally…. ? l l l Your “supervisor” is the person with the power to hire, fire, promote, evaluate you. That person is legally responsible for your complete training. Accidents/mishaps are legally due to – – – l Lack of training, and/or Lack of supervision, and/or Employee disobedience (must be proven) If it comes to a lawsuit, the supervisor and the department will be involved deeply.

Now, some specific required “training” points….

Location of Lab Standard and CHP l Lab Standard is here: http: //web. ics. purdue. edu/~swihart/safety/L ab. Stand 2005 Aug. doc l Chemical Hygiene Plan is here: http: //www. purdue. edu/rem/ih/chp. htm

Purdue Chemical Hygiene Plan What is written in the CHP? l l l Explanation of OSHA Lab Standard. Description of rights and responsibilities. Definition of hazardous chemicals. Hazard identification information. How to use PPE and other safety equipment to control hazards and reduce risk.

Purdue Chemical Hygiene Plan Continued l l l l MSDS requirements and sample MSDS Safe handling, storage, transportation of chemicals General safety guidelines Provisions for designated areas Chemical storage information “Special Precautions” sections – SOPs Transportation guidelines

Purdue Chemical Hygiene Plan Continued l l l l Waste disposal advice Radioactive material advice Emergency and spill response information Incompatible materials chart Peroxidizable materials information Shock-sensitive materials information List of chemical safety references AND MORE

Safety Information Sources l l l Libraries Internet Your Department people, your group…. REM Containers…MSDS Safety Info -- KNOW WHERE TO FIND IT AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT

Hazards of Chemicals Do not work with chemicals without learning the hazards and how to minimize your risks. FLAMMABILITY: Can burn easily -- based on flash point. TOXICITY: Can exert a poisonous effect. CORROSIVITY: Can cause destruction or permanent changes in human skin tissue. REACTIVITY: Will release poisonous or flammable gas or vapor, or dangerous amounts of energy, when in contact with air or moisture, or when subjected to vibration, shock, heat, or friction.

This is a separate OSHA rule, applies to all work areas, not only labs. PPE = Personal Protective Equipment = safety equipment worn on the body 29 CFR 1910. 132 General Requirements: – – Protective equipment shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition where necessary All PPE shall be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed.

PPE – – Training MUST be provided and explain: i. When PPE is necessary; ii. What PPE is necessary; iii. How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE; iv. The limitations of the PPE; and, v. The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE Written records of hazard assessments and training will be kept.

Choosing gloves Choose gloves to fit your needs. l l l Use a glove guide, know what you’re doing. Different chemicals, different gloves? Disposable gloves might be adequate.

Other Safety Equipment KNOW How it works. How to tell if it’s working. Who to tell if it is NOT working. How often it should be tested. Fume hoods l Filtered-air cabinets l Eyewashes l Showers l Fire extinguishers l Flam liquid cabinets and cans. l

“Chemical Management? ” There are many rules and policies about l l Storage: compatibilities, cabinetry, deteriorating labels, “eye level”…. Secondary containment and secondary containers (which are not much alike). Handling: written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required for chemical work. Moving around, “transporting” intra- and inter-building.

Secondary container/containment l One of these is a common means of secondary containment l The other is a commonly used secondary container

Chemical Management Chemical Storage/Segregation MORE than 10 gallons flammables outside of approved storage Food with Chemicals/ equipment Oxidizing Agents with flammables/combustible Acids with bases

Chemical Management üContainer labeling ALWAYS EVERYTHING CLEARLY (If you MUST use acronyms or abbreviations, you MUST post a “KEY” inside the lab door. ) üChemical inventories • Highly recommended. • May be required by your supervisor

Chemical Waste There are too many very bad consequences of poor waste management and disposal habits to list here. The most talked-about one is of course the possibility of an EPA FINE issued to Purdue or to the Department. so… Label waste accumulation containers properly ü Keep them closed at all times ü

Gas Cylinder Safety • • Must be ADEQUATELY SECURED at all times during transportation, use, and storage. Secure above the center of gravity. Use approved support strap or chain. Cap cylinders not in use. Always use a regulator to dispense. Cylinder on cart always secured and CAPPED. Uncapped cylinders must be supported individually. No driving gas cylinders around.

Cylinders – which are OK? Not ok ok ok

Cylinders, continued 7 Not ok ok

Cryogen Safety Do l l l l know the hazards. know and use correct PPE. transport cryogenic liquids in approved containers, and very carefully. avoid activities that cause splashing of the liquid. . use in well-ventilated areas. (Consider O 2 monitor. ) prevent oxygen condensation in/around Dewar. spell Dewar correctly.

Cryogens continued Do NOT l l l Do NOT enclose cryogenic liquids without a vent. use large quantities of cryogenic liquids without proper ventilation. enter a cryogenic facility if the alarm is sounding. tip or spill dewars drive around with cryogens without making sure you’re covered by University insurance. Do NOT

Hoods l l l This drawing represents an old style, still common. Note capture of lighter and heavier vapors. air foil helps with capture fan located near roof bypass grill helps keep face velocity constant.

Hood Use l l l l Keep the sash closed (2+ reasons). Get an airfoil if needed. Have and understand the airflow indicator or face P indicator. Keep all work at least 6” back. Lab doors and windows = closed. Limit traffic, air turbulence. Limit clutter (2 reasons). Run water in drains.

What other training are you supposed to have? The answer is different depending on your work. You must be in charge of knowing what to do and getting it done. Develop good safety and was disposal habits. It will benefit you, the earth, and your future employability.

Thank you. QUESTIONS, if there’s time.