ccc laboratory & research safety programs 1. introduction
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LABORATORY SAFETY TRAININGFOR RESEARCHERS
March,2015
Prepared by Dr. Alina Jaworska-Sobiesiak, Chemical Control Centre
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In this training… Introduction General lab safety rules and prudent laboratory
practices in the research laboratory Overview of the chemical, biological and
radiation hazards: handling, storage, disposal Special topics Emergency preparedness-how to prepare for
them, what to do when they happen Summary - additional resources Final Quiz
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CCC Laboratory & Research Safety Programs
Laboratory & Research
Safety
Chemicals & lab safety
Biological Safety
Radiation Safety
X-ray Safety
Laser Safety
Nanomaterials Safety
Waste Management
Laboratory Safety
Checklist for Students
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1. Introduction
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Why is lab training important?
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UCLA Lab Worker DeathWhy You Need Lab Safety Training
YouTube video:Link1 Link2
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Key Learning Points from UCLA Accident -Researcher
• The lack of a lab coat – ( the single most significant factor in the severity of the burns that led to Sangji's death)
• She used plastic syringe, Sigma-Aldrich recommends using glass syringe for handling t-BuLi
• She was not prepared for a potential mishap, did no use the safety shower
• She was working alone• She had very little experience with the procedure and
she was making three times as much of the material as she had the previous time
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Key Learning Points from UCLA Accident - Supervisor
• Training on handling hazardous chemicals and minimizing risk of exposure
• Record-keeping programsWhile Sangji was trained in general lab safety as well as the specific procedure she was performing, the training was not documented.
• Failure to ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Lack of SOP or procedures for the handling of pyrophorics such as the t-butyl lithium
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Pyrophoric Liquid Safety
UCLA video 11 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21iC4YEgOAs
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Objectives
By the end of the session each participant will be able to: Understand of legal framework and that you are
the person responsible for your safety Recognize laboratory hazards Identify strategies of safe laboratory research
work Know about available resources
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Responsibilities and Legal Framework
You
University of Windsor Health & Safety Policy
Laboratory: Supervisor, Department, Faculty
GovernmentFederal, Provincial, Municipal
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Stakeholders in Your Research Activities
Good Research / Happy Collaborators
University of WindsorFaculty
Deans, Chairs Teaching Staff
Research Colleagues
Principal Investigator
Federal / Provincial Government
Administration
Office of Research Safety Research Committees
Health and Safety
Campus Operations
Custodial Staff Maintenance
Chemical Control Centre
City of Windsor
Waste Operations Emergency Response Services
Grant Agencies
CIHR, NSERC
Researchers
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Governmental Research Safety Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety Act -1979 WHMIS -1988
Waste Disposal & Treatment – reg. 347 Transportation/shipping of hazardous materials -
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Biosafety, radiation regulations, others
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2.Laboratory Safety Rules and Prudent Laboratory Practices
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Laboratory Safety Manualhttp://www1.uwindsor.ca/chemicalcontrol/
Know safety rules and follow them Laboratory attires and
personal protective equipment (PPE)
Work practices/handling Emergency
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Working Alone / After Hours
• Never work alone in high risk area• The PI is responsible for determining whether the work
requires special precautions, such as having two people in the same room for a particular operations.
• Use buddy system (to check in on you periodically)• Phone the Campus Police (ext.1234) to let them know that
you are working alone;
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Section Summary Your personal laboratory safety depends mostly on YOU There are many laboratory safety rules you must adhere to, the
information and instruction provided cannot be consider all-inclusive
Good judgement and common sense are needed for safety The goal is to minimize the risk of injury or illness by ensuring
that you have: training, Information and guidelines support and equipment needed to work safely
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3.Small Group Activity
Objective: Learning laboratory safety rules
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Outline
Students will be put into groups of 4-5; total of 3 groups
Each member of the group will get a picture Students will be required to identify and write
lab safety rules broken in the situation shown in the picture (time: 3 min.)
Reporting results – discussion (time:~10 min).
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Activity#1Laboratory
• The photo shows several unsafe lab practices;• Identify and list lab safety rules which apply to the unsafe practices in this picture; (list as
many rules as you can find).
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Activity #2 Dispensing Liquid Nitrogen
• What is wrong with this picture?
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Activity # 3 Handling Acids
• Explain why you should never do this with any acid; describe lab safety rules for this situation.
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What is a hazard? What is a risk?
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What is a hazard? What is a risk?
Hazards are dangers intrinsic to a substance or operation;(anything that can cause harm, e.g. a chemical, electricity, radiation, ladder,)
Risk - the probability of injury associated with working with a substance or carrying out a particular laboratory operation; (i.e. the chance that someone will be harmed by the hazard)For a given chemical, risk can be reduced; hazard cannot.
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Hazard Control
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Key Learning Points from UCLA Accident
• The fundamental lab safety controls all fell short in this instance: – administrative (rules and policies),– engineering equipment (providing the right tools), – work practices – personal protective equipment
• The case emphasizes “the importance of developing not just a good training program, but a culture where people actually pay attention to safety – not just, ‘Yeah, I got my annual training and I’m done,’ and that’s it,”
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Hierarchy of Hazard Control
1.Eliminate the hazard
2. Substitute with a lesser hazard
3. Install engineering controls
4. Put administrative controls in place
5. Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hierarchy of controls (in order of preference)
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PPE in the LabStandard PPE Not Acceptable
Keep long hair pulled back in a ponytail
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Before work…Understand the properties of materials and agents and their prescribed safety procedures: Review MSDS, consult
published resources and/or contact the CCC.
Review applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ask questions and/or discuss with the PI/Supervisor (potential hazards, equipment, the procedure )
Be familiar: with operating procedures for
ALL equipment used emergency spill procedures,
use of adsorbents and disinfectants
designated escape routes (know alternate)
location of fire extinguishers, eye wash, shower, first aid, and spill kit
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Laboratory Experiment Risk Assessment
List materials and methods
Identify hazards
Decide safety measures
Prepare for mishap
Reassess the risk
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Key Points for Laboratory Safety Perform science/research safely Watch out for yourself and everyone else in the lab Anticipate problems and prevent them Be careful and aware of your surroundings
The bottom line is:safety is a state of mind, and is about recognizing HAZARD and eliminating or minimizing RISKS as much as possible.
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4. Overview of the Chemical, Biological and Radiation Hazards
Chemical hazards Biological hazards Radiation hazard- ionizing radiation
- X-ray
Lasers safety
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Hazardous Chemicals
Definition: A hazardous chemical is defined as any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical hazard.
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Handling Hazardous Chemicals
Know the hazards, know the risks of the particular chemicals in use
Minimize the exposure with engineering controls and administrative procedures; (SOP)
Use eye, face, hand and body protection Special oversight needed for carcinogens Special procedures to follow for handling
cyanides and hydrofluoric acid
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Acceptable Transportation
• Use freight elevators for moving chemicals and biological materials between floors. Passenger elevators must not be used for this purpose.
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Storage
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Chemical Storage Separate incompatible chemicals. Store based on hazard
class/compatibility do not store alphabetically; check the MSDS or review literature
Separate storage areas for: Flammable and combustible organic liquids
and solvents Acids Dry poisons, salts, and oxidizers Bases
Chemical inventories are a regulatory requirement
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What is wrong with this picture?
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Indicate the appropriate storage for the following materials from the given choices:
1. Sulfuric acid 2. Carbon dioxide 3. Propane 4. Acetone, 4 liters 5. Potassium chloride 6. 30% Hydrogen peroxide
a. Shelf of the lab benchb. Chained to wall,(flammable
gas area)c. Refrigeratord. Corrosive storage cabinet e. Flammable storage cabinetf. Chained to wall, (adjacent to
oxygen)
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Indicate the appropriate storage for the following materials from the given choices:
1) Sulfuric acid, 2) Carbon dioxide 3) Propane 4) Acetone, 4 liters 5) Potassium chloride 6) 30% Hydrogen peroxide
a. Shelf of the lab benchb. Chained to wall, (flammable
gas area)c. Refrigeratord. Corrosive storage cabinet e. Flammable storage cabinetf. Chained to wall (adjacent to
oxygen)
Correct answer: 1d……2f…..3b…..4e…..5a…..6c
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Chemical Waste
Fill out the waste label (full chemical name) attached to the container with the percentage of each component
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Chemical Waste To have your waste removed you must request a
waste pick-up; email to [email protected]. Original labels are OK for old and outdated materials
(PI’s name, lab location) Each waste stream must be collected in a separate
container Refer to the CCC web site and the Hazardous
Materials Disposal Guide, and the Laboratory Safety Bulletin for more information.
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Chemical Waste
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Common Waste Streams
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Special Waste Sreams
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Incompatible Waste
Ethanol Nitric acid Waste container
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Fume Hood - How It Works to Protect You
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlAaEpWQdwA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlAaEpWQdwA
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Fume Hood Inspection
• If hood airflow monitor is not a part of your fume hood, tape a Kimwipe to the bottom of the sash and observe if the paper is pulled inward
• Required airflow:80-120 FPM
• Maintenance is conducted by the Facility Services and an external contractor.
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Fume Hood Inspection Stickers
Fume hood training: www.uwindsor.ca/ccc
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Glove Box
Pressure Check: MUST be checked every day
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Biohazardous MaterialBiological hazards (biohazards) are biological agents
that can cause disease in humans, plants, animals
Harmful microorganisms (pathogens) are biohazardsBacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Parasites, (Toxins)
Blood, body fluids, cell lines, recombinant DNA, animals
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RG1• User risk: low• Community risk:
low
RG2• User risk:
moderate• Community risk:
low
RG3• User risk: high• Community risk:
low/moderate
RG4• User risk: high• Community risk:
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4 ways to get exposed to biohazards? Know the risk! Biohazards are classified in to 4 risk groups:
Biosafety
The UWindsor currently has RG 1 and 2 biological materials.
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Control the risk! 4 classifications:
Biosafety
University of Windsor, most labs in Canada
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Biosafety Containment Level 2 = Risk Group 2
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Handling – Working in a CL2 Lab An approved biosafety certificate for all biological
research; (BSL 1 and BSL 2)
You must be aware of potential hazards as per Biosafety Manual and lab specific SOP; training is mandatory
Administrative controls: biohazard signs on door, refrigerator and biohazardous waste etc.
Standard and special practices Use safety containers for transporting containers of
hazardous or infectious materials outside of labs. Note: blood work is performed at CL2 at UWindsor
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Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC)
Class II - primary containment device for work with biohazardous materials; protects: Personnel Product Environment Not designed for chemical use
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BSC vs Fumehood Can you use a BSC as a fumehood (ie to ventilate volatile chemicals?)
Can you use a fumehood as a BC? (ie to handle biological agents?)
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Biological Waste Laboratories must segregate biological waste
from other wastes
Containers provided by the CCC (yellow plastic bag and paper box)
Certain biological materials must be treated (usually by autoclaving) before entering the waste stream; You are responsible for autoclaving. (Autoclave training is required!)
Place the green label Treated Biological Materials before disposal in dumpsters
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Biological Waste Animal carcasses must be disposed of by incineration or other
methods. Contact the CCC for pick-up and disposal.
Sharps: puncture proof containers must be used (available from the CCC; pink), do not overfill.
Before disposal, sharps should not be: re-sheathed, broken, bent or otherwise manipulated
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Biosafety - the Bottom Line Work carefully and diligently with and around biological
agents, to avoid: Infecting yourself, others or the environment Contaminating your research
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Radiation
What is Radiation?Energy travelling as waves or particles
Types of radiation: Ionizing Non-ionizing
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Types of Radiation
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Why is radiation harmful?
Damage to cells and DNA causes mutations and cancer
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Is radiation harmful?• Where does most ionizing
radiation come from?
• Can you become radioactive from being exposed?
• What is the annual radiation dose limit for the Public? Researchers?
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Why is radiation harmful?
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Why is radiation harmful?Estimated Risk of Dying (per 100 individuals):• 1 mSv…….……………………………….…0.005• 10 mSv….……………...........................….0.05• 50 mSv………………………………………0.25• 100 mSv…………………………………….0.5-------------------------------------------------------------------------• Motor Vehicle Accident……………………1.9• Cancer………………………………………21.2• Heart Disease………………………….......29• Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup……?
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Radiation Safety Program UWindsor Radiation Safety Program is documented in
the Radiation Safety Manual. Can be found online. Must be familiar with program if working with radioactive
materials – Government regulators refer to it when inspecting facilities.
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Working in a Lab with Radioactive Materials
Training is mandatory if you will be handling RAM (online)
Only the RSO is authorized to order radioactive material
All radioactive materials must be secured to prevent theft or loss
Lost or theft must be reported to RSO All ionizing radiation areas MUST BE posted with
warning signs Use caution when entering and working in a
radiation area Follow standard lab rules
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Radiation Protection
Time: minimize the time that you are in contact with radioactive material
Distance: keep your distance. If you double the distance the exposure rate drops by factor of 4
Shielding: Lead, water, or concrete for gamma & X-ray, thick plastic for betas
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Radiation Monitoring Common type:
Thermoluminescence Detectors (TLD) used at UWindsor.
Used for x-ray and gamma rays, alpha and beta particles.
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Radioactive Waste Collect in appropriate radioactive waste containers and place in a
designated area; (behind Plexiglas shield) Appropriately labelled the waste Contact the HazMat Tech when ready to dispose of material
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X-ray Safety What is an X-Ray? Vs. other radiation sources? X-rays: safe when they are used properly (medical tests); can
be detrimental to human health when used improperly. The University X-Ray Safety Program (www.uwindsor.ca/ccc)
ensures compliance with regulations and facilitates research activity
X-ray warning signs MUST be posted. All X-ray rooms are restricted areas Personal dosimeter badges must be worn
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X-ray Crystallography Instrumentat UWindsor
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Laser Safety What is a laser?
Emits electromagnetic radiation: UV,VIS, IR
How do accidents occur? Refractive beams The human eyes are the primary organs of
concern. Skin to the lesser degree
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Class 3b and 4 lasers fall under the Laser Safety Program
Class 3b - From 5 mW to 500 mW -can easily cause eye injury from intrabeam or specular reflection viewing.
Class 4 - Above 500 mW - can cause eye injury from viewing diffuse reflections, skin injuries and ignite combustible materials in the beam path.
Laser Safety training along with site-specific hands-on training is mandatory
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Laser Safety Wear safety goggles!
NEVER, EVER LOOK INTO ANY LASER BEAM!
For more information on laser safety refer to the standard ANSI Z136
Laser warning light
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5. Special Topics Equipment Safety Eye wash and Safety Showers Handling Cryogens Handling Gas Cylinders NMR Safety Nanomaterials Safety
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Equipment
Do not use equipment unless you are trained and approved as a user.
Be aware about procedures before operating any high voltage equipment.
Equipment failure – broken equipment should be reported to your supervisor. Do not try to fix the problem if you have not been trained to do so.
No jewelry or metal objects around electricity Use 3-prong grounded extension cords; do
not use extension cords for permanent wiring
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What not to do
Do not bundle cords while plugged in
Do not strain cords
Properly use plugs
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Eyewash and Safety Showers Know the location Know how to use them Regular testing is
required
Check the eyewash weekly, and the shower monthly
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Cryogenic Liquids Precautions Wear insulated gloves and safety
glasses; minimize exposed skin with a proper lab clothing
Fill containers to indicated max. level Perform operations (pouring) slowly in
well ventilated area Transport the cryogens from one floor
to another using a freight elevator in the Essex Hall and without any people inside the cab.
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Handling Compressed Gases
MYTHBUSTER.wmv
Proper transport of a gas cylinder
Training online: www.uwindsor.ca/ccc
When no longer in use or during transport : shut valves, relieve gas in regulator, remove the regulator and cap.
Never transport with the regulator in place!
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What happens when the valve breaks?
MYTHBUSTER.wmv
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NMR Safety Main hazards: high magnetic fields, handling of cryogens high electrical voltages/RF sources
Spend no longer than necessary within the 5-Gauss zone
Keep metallic items at least 2-3 metres away from the magnet.
Person with medical implants (cardiac pacemakers, biostimulators etc.) MUST remain outside the NMR labs.
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NMR Safety
Be aware about the lab ventilation ( the He and N2 gas continuously exhausted by the instrument - install oxygen sensor alarm in the NMR lab)
Handle NMR tubes carefully and reserve them for NMR use only Report any accident to the NMR technician immediately
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Nanomaterials:Contain nanoparticles; often have unique optical, electronic, or mechanical properties. Hazard identification is still
difficult (no physical andchemical characteristics)
The potential adverse healtheffects are from inhalation,ingestion or dermal absorption
Precautionary approach shouldbe taken to the risk management
SiC nanopowder is nano-sized SiC super fine powder. Nano-size means nano-meter, which equals 10-9 meters (parts per billion meters = parts per million millimeters)
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Nanomaterials – Exposure Controls
• Follow: Nanotoolkit Working Safely with Engineered Nanomaterials in Academic Research Settings
http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/laboratory/nanotoolkit.pdf
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Before work…Understand the properties of materials and agents and their prescribed safety procedures: Review MSDS, consult
published resources and/or contact the CCC.
Review applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ask questions and/or discuss with the PI/Supervisor (potential hazards, equipment, the procedure )
Be familiar: with operating procedures for
ALL equipment used emergency spill procedures,
use of adsorbents and disinfectants
designated escape routes (know alternate)
location of fire extinguishers, eye wash, shower, first aid, and spill kit
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Laboratory Experiment Risk Assessment
List materials and methods
Identify hazards
Decide safety measures
Prepare for mishap
Reassess the risk
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6. Small Group Activity
Objective: Recognition of chemical hazards andunderstanding how to prevent the potentialexposure based on MSDS.
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Outline Students will be divided into 4 groups;4-5 students per
group. Each group will obtain MSDS for a hazardous chemical. Each group is required to use the MSDS and answer 5
questions: “Questions to answer - before any work “. Questions will appear on slide.
Total time ? min.
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Questions to answer1. What is the material?2. What are the hazards?3. What are the worst things that could happen?
(probability and severity)4. What are the prudent practices, protective
facilities/equipment, and PPE needed to minimize the risk?
5. Any special conditions/precautions to handle the chemical?
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Laboratory Experiment Risk Assessment
List materials and methods
Identify hazards
Decide safety measures
Prepare for mishap
Reassess the risk
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7. Emergency
UWindsor Emergency Procedures Spills Accident Reporting
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Emergencies can happenUniversity - wide emergency response information can be found at: http://www1.uwindsor.ca/campuspolice/system/files/EmergencyGuide.pdf If emergencies occur contact Emergency Medical Services at
extension 911 Know where emergency phone numbers are posted Know where to go and what to do in an emergency
UWindsor Alert App
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Emergencies can happen Each lab and department should have specific written
emergency response procedures, eg:– Spills of hazardous materials – Injury or accident requiring medical attention– Equipment failure resulting in a hazardous situation
• Chemical Control Centre: Spill Response
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Small SpillsClean spills only if they are minor and you have training and protective equipment. Warn others and secure the area. Put on/wear PPE before attempting to clean or contain a spill. Use absorbent materials from the Spill Kit to contain or soak
up liquids; if biological use an effective disinfectant. Use appropriate container to collect and dispose of absorbed
hazardous materials.
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Large Spills Do not attempt to clean up spill if the spill is large (>4-5
Litres) or too hazardous to be cleaned up without specialequipment - contact Campus Police and/or CCC;
If you are unsure how to clean up a spill or it is too large foryou to handle on your own contact the Chemical ControlCentre at 519-253-3000 ext.3519 immediately for assistance.
For after hour spills please call Campus Policeat 519-253-3000 ext. 911.
Spills must be reported to the CCC using aSpill Incident Report form within 24 hours
For Chemical Spills online presentation & Spill Response Manual see: www.uwindsor.ca/ccc
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Accident Reporting After incident or accident, the Supervisor
along with the employee shall complete the Accident/Incident Form, which is found on the Health & Safety Website:www.windsor.ca/safety
Human Resources, Health and Safety will investigate the accident.
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8. Summary
Available Resources PI/Supervisor Health and Safety Safety Committees Chemical Control Centre/CCC
Key Points Handouts overview Quiz
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Available Resources-PI/Supervisor
Manages all matters of health and safety within his/her labs
Makes sure that the Laboratory Safety Orientation Checklist has been completed
Provides lab safety orientation in the area of: General safety Special or unusual hazards in the lab Use of lab specific equipment and emergency
response
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Available Resources –Health and Safety
Manages the University's overall health and safety program. Develops and implement policies and procedures to meet all
of the requirements, set by the Occupational Health & SafetyAct and its applicable regulations.
If a lab is not in compliance with the safe operatingprocedures as outlined in the Manual, Health &Safety has theauthority to close the lab until violations are corrected.Approval of the Dean is not required.
Health and SafetyWebsite: www.uwindsor.ca/safePhone: 519.253.3000.ext.4547
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Resources-Special ConsiderationsUniversity policy for pregnant women in laboratory settings:Women who are pregnant are encouraged to discuss workassignments with their supervisor and to seek alternate workassignments if the potential for exposure to teratogens and embryotoxins exist. For assistance contact:Student Disability ServicesP: 519.253.3000.ext.3288E: [email protected]/disability Resources:http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/99-104.htmlhttp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/malrepro.htmlhttp://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/ look for April 7, 2006
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EmbryotoxinsEmbryotoxins are substances that cause adverse effects on the developing fetus in pregnant women. Benzene Heavy Metals Carbon Tetrachloride Chloroform Azo dyes Propylene glycol Xylene Formaldehyde Nitrous oxide Toluene
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Available Resources - Safety Committees UWindsor
VP-RESEARCH
Research Ethics Board
Human Ethics
Animal Care Committee
Animal Safety
Research Safety
Committee
Laboratory Safety
Biological Safety
Radiation Safety
Laser Safety
Safety Committees ensure that health and safety concerns at UWindsor are identified and addressed.
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Available Resources –Chemical Control Centre (CCC)
CCC areas of focus: Hazardous materials
Acquisition and waste management
Laboratory safety programs – provide trainings, resources and information on safety
CCC web site: www.uwindsor.ca/ccc
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Chemicals AcquisitionPlace the order: In person: Essex Hall B-37 P: (519) 253-3000 ext.3523 F: (519) 973-7013 Email: [email protected]
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Chemicals Acquisition• You may also use the electronic Purchase Order
Requisition (.pdf) document, website: www1.uwindsor.ca/ccc
• Using Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS) Remote Order Entry System (ROES) but only for previously ordered items
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Regulated Research MaterialsRegulated Research Materials
Animals used for research Biohazardous materials
Chemical weapons & precursor chemicals Controlled Goods
Controlled Substances Cyanides
Insects not native to Canada or imported Lasers (Class 3B, 4)
Plants not native to Canada or imported Radioactive materials
Toxic substances Designated substances
Veterinary controlled products X-ray equipment
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Key Points to Remember
Use all available resource-you are not alone Get safety training for all hazards to your lab:
chemical, biological, radiological etc. Use Laboratory Experiment Risk Assessment
Process DEVELOP AN ATTITUDE OF SAFETY
AWARENESS and follow the five steps
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Laboratory Experiment Risk Assessment
List materials and methods
Identify hazards
Decide safety measures
Prepare for mishap
Reassess the risk
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Questions
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Handouts overview
Manuals Laboratory Safety Bulletins (LSB) Useful websites
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List of UWindsor Manuals
www.uwindsor.ca/ccc1. Laboratory Safety Manual2. Radiation Safety Manual3. Biological Safety Manual4. Spill Response Manual5. Hydrogen Fluoride Utilization Guidelines6. Hazardous Materials Disposal Guide
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Laboratory Safety Bulletins (LSB)
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/chemicalcontrol/
1.LSB: Obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheets2.LSB: Peroxide in the Laboratory3.LSB: Fighting a Class D Fire4.LSB: Use of Workplace Labels at the University of Windsor5.LSB: Hydrogen Fluoride Training Program6.LSB: General Glassware Safety Tips7.LSB: Information on Glove Boxes8.LSB: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety9.LSB: Handling and Transportation of Cryogenic Liquids10.LSB: Safe Disposal of Empty Chemical Containers11.LSB: Disposal of Sharps
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Laboratory Safety Bulletins
1. LSB: Radioisotope Awareness Training2. LSB: Contamination Monitoring3. LSB: Guidelines for Laser Classification4. University of Windsor’s Radiation Safety Policy
Statement on Laser Pointers
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Useful Websites
Gloves selection website: A glove selection and assessment chart done by the gloves manufacturer Ansell can be found at:
http://www.ansellpro.com/specware/guide.asp
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Useful Websites
Chemical Storage: http://ehs.research.uiowa.edu/chemical-
storage-nine-compatible-storage-group-system
https://extranet.fhcrc.org/EN/sections/ehs/hamm/chap3/section9/index.html
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Useful Websites
Working in BSC:
http://ehs.yale.edu/training/proper-use-biological-safety-cabinet-video
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