Tufts University

Annual

Safety

Training

What Will Be Covered

• General Safety and Contact Information• Hazardous Communication• Hazardous Waste (RCRA)• Chemical Hygiene• Quiz

General Safety Training

Updated 2009

Environmental Health & Safety Environmental Health & Safety StaffStaff

Agnes (Aggie) Barlow - Radiation Safety Officer Julian Farland - Biosafety Officer Kathy Joseph - Biosafety Officer Thomas Kelley – Lab Safety Coordinator Stephen Larson – Director Peter Nowak - Industrial Hygiene & Occ. Safety Specialist Kimberly Parker - Biosafety Manager Shaun Savage – Lab Support & Compliance Specialist Natalie Viernes - Administrative Assistant

Contacting EH&S Contacting EH&S

• Non-Emergencies:• Posner Hall Room 105• Individual Extensions• Main Number x6-3615

• Emergencies: • Contact campus police at x6-6911 or

(617) 636-6911• 24 hours day/7 days week

Additional Important NumbersAdditional Important Numbers

• Fire Marshals Office:

Emergencies: x6-6911 or (617) 636-6911

Non-Emergencies: x7-3922

• Campus Police:

Emergencies: x6-6911 or (617) 636-6911

Non-Emergencies: x6-6610 (Boston)

Emergency ResponseEmergency Response

Contact Tufts University Police! Fire (fire alarms) Chemical Spills Suspicious Person Medical Emergency

Information to Provide: Name and extension of the person calling Exact location of emergency Description of emergency Extent of injury if any Type of chemical if a spill has occurred Correct spelling of the spilled chemical

Emergency EvacuationEmergency Evacuation

Unless otherwise instructed by police or emergency personnel, evacuate when the alarm sounds.

1. If possible and without jeopardizing personal safety, shut off equipment.

2. Proceed to the closest exit; closing lab/office doors behind you.

Note: Do not use elevators.

3. Proceed to designated area of gathering, away from the building.

4. Do not re-enter the building until directed by authorized personnel.

Know Your Work Area!

Fire Alarms Fire Extinguishers Safety Eyewash Safety Showers Multiple Exits Fire Extinguisher

Hazardous Communication

Updated 2009

Why Are You Here?

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Established in 1983 by the Federal Government to protect employees

from hazardous materials. The standard requires companies which produce or use hazardous

materials to provide employees with information and training on the proper use and handling of these materials.

The primary objective is for the employee to know how and where to find specific information on hazardous materials.

• Everyone working with or around hazardous materials has the right and responsibility to know the hazards in their work area!

Why Me?

Research Clinical Analytical Darkroom Printing

Maintenance Construction Administration Custodial Shipping/Receiving

Hazard Communication Plan

• Responsibilities• Chemical Inventories• Training• Labeling• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Primary ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities

• EH&S:• Development and maintenance of the hazard

communication program• Providing technical information and recommendations

concerning hazardous chemicals, carcinogens and

infectious agents.

• Supervisors:• Training on specific job hazards prior to beginning work.• Notifying EH&S of the use and acquisition of hazardous materials

Primary ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities

• Employees:• Adhere to established safety policies/procedures and to conduct

operations in a safe manner. • Report unsafe conditions to supervisors and the EH&S.

You have the right to a safe and healthy workplace;

exercise this right, and understand that the ultimate

responsibility for your health and safety lies with you.

HazardsHazards

There are two general hazard classes that must be

evaluated when assessing the safety of a material:

Physical Hazards

Health Hazards

Physical HazardsPhysical Hazards• Compressed Gas – A gas that is stored under intense pressure in

cylinders.

• Flammability – A solid or liquid chemical that can serve as fuel sources to support a fire.

• Reactivity – A substance’s susceptibility to undergo a chemical reaction or change that may result in an explosion, burning, and corrosive or toxic emissions.

Examples: Air sensitive chemicals Water reactive chemicals Shock sensitive chemicals Light sensitive chemicals

Health HazardsHealth Hazards• Carcinogens – A substance that causes cancer.

• Corrosives – A substance that causes visible destruction of living tissue at the site of contact.

• Irritants – A substance that causes reversible inflammation of skin, eyes, or nasal passage.

• Sensitizers – A substance that causes allergic reaction after repeated exposures. Note: Individual sensitivities vary.

• Systemic Toxins – A toxin that targets a specific organ or system.

Examples: Hepatotoxin-liver Nephrotoxins-kidneys Neurotoxins-nervous system Reproductive toxins-reproductive system

ExposureExposure

• Primary routes of exposure: • Inhalation • Dermal Absorption• Ingestion • Injection

• Working with or around hazardous substances does not necessarily mean that a person’s health will be effected.

• Exposures can be controlled or eliminated by understanding the properties of chemicals in use. Utilizing protective equipment, ppe and/or substituting less-hazardous chemicals are examples.

Labels and SignsLabels and SignsStock Chemicals:• It is the responsibility of the manufacturer or distributor to label each container

containing a hazardous material with the following information:Name of hazardous substanceName and address of manufacturerThe words “caution” or “danger” Statement of hazardsFirst aid procedures

Solutions:• It is the responsibility of the employee to label each container with the following

information:

Name of hazardous substanceThe words “caution” or “danger” Statement of hazards

Signs:• Hazard signs should note area of hazard such as a cabinet or lab.

Material Safety Data SheetsMaterial Safety Data Sheets(MSDS)(MSDS)

• Manufacturers of chemicals and/or products must provide an MSDS!

• Locating an MSDS:• Hardcopy provided with

shipment.• Manufacturers website• General websites (EH&S

website)

MSDS InformationMSDS Information Identity of material, chemical name, and synonyms Hazardous components Physical data Physical and health hazards Exposure levels Symptoms of exposure and primary route of entry Fire Fighting Measures Safe handling and storage Control measures, PPE Spill and disposal procedures Miscellaneous Information

“You have the right to a safe and healthy workplace; exercise this right, and

understand that the ultimate responsibility for you health and safety lies with you!”

Hazardous Waste Training(RCRA)

Updated 2009

Why Are You Here?

• Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR 260-281• Resource Conservation Recovery Act, RCRA, 1976• Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments, 1984

• Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 310 CMR 30.00

• Tufts University Internal Policy

Tufts Generator Status

• Large Quantity Generator • 90 day storage limit• Boston

• Small Quantity Generator• 180 day storage limit• Medford, Grafton, HNRC, 200 Boston Ave., RBL

What is a Hazardous Waste?• EPA listed waste:

• D List, F List, K List, U List, P List

• Characteristics:• Ignitable (Flashpoints below 140˚F)• Corrosive (pH 2 or below & 12.5 or higher)• Toxic (Fail TCLP Testing)• Reactive (Unstable compounds capable of violent chemical

change)

• Massachusetts Regulated Waste• University Policy

When is it considered Waste?• Chemicals have become obsolete because of

questionable purity or discontinued usage.

• Shelf-life expiration dates have been exceeded.

• Chemicals are stored in old, bulging, badly decomposed or damaged containers.

• Chemicals have undergone visible change.

Inherently Waste-Like

Waste Storage (MAA)

• There are multiple Main Accumulation Areas (MAA) located throughout the University for the long-term storage of chemical waste.• Free standing building, designated rooms, or flammable

cabinets.• Additional measures to prevent release.• Managed by EH&S or designated personnel.

Waste Storage (SAA)

• Each site of generation will have a satellite accumulation area (SAA).

• This includes:• Secondary containment• Signage• Weekly inspection checklist• Labels

SAA Management (Labeling)• All containers must have a

completed hazardous waste label.• Contain “Hazardous Waste”• Full Chemical Names• Dated Full• Hazard

SAA Management (Containers)

• Containers should be located in secondary containment.

• Containers should be in adequate condition. No leaks.

• Containers should be tightly closed. No parafilm or foil.

• Containers should be compatible with waste.

SAA Management• Non-waste material should not be located in the SAA.

• Dated waste containers should be picked up and transported to a MAA within 3 days. Contact EH&S at x6-7615 for assistance.

• There should not be multiple containers of the same waste in a SAA.

• Keep SAA free of obstructions.

• Updated inspection checklist. Date and Sign Weekly.

Waste Pick-Up

• Waste Pick-Up is needed when:• There is no longer a need for the container.• The container is old.• The container is roughly 85% full.

• Contact EH&S at x6-7615 for assistance.• Name/make up of waste.• Quantity • Building room and number• Principal investigator/contact name and extension.

Palm Pilot Program

• Internal inspection program focused on:• Assuring compliance• Educating personnel• Simplify hazardous waste management

• Conducted unannounced every 2-3 months.

• Conducted by outside contracted vendor.

• Provide EH&S and principal investigators/supervisors with report.

Universal Waste

• Universal Waste Rule 40 CFR 273

• Provides less stringent management standards for:• Mercury containing lamps.• Batteries• Pesticides• Mercury devices.• Ballasts

• Contact EH&S for assistance at x6-7615.

Conclusion

• This is a required annual training for personnel who generate or manage hazardous waste.

• Failure to comply with protocols outlined in this training could result in criminal and monetary penalties against the university and/or individual.

Chemical Hygiene Basic Training

Updated 2009

Introduction

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enacted the Occupational Exposure to

Chemicals in Laboratories Standard in 1990. This standard applies to all employees engaged in the

laboratory use of hazardous chemicals at Tufts University.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provost- The University Provost has the ultimate legal responsibility and accountability for chemical hygiene within the institution.

• Director Of Health and Safety appoints Chemical Hygiene officers, works with Provost to determine needs and directions for Chemical Hygiene at Tufts.

• Chemical Hygiene Officer(s) Work with the Laboratory Safety Committee, administrators and other employees to develop and implement appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices;

• Supervisors Ensure that laboratory workers know and follow the chemical hygiene rules, that protective equipment is available and in working order, and that appropriate training has been provided;

• Laboratory Worker Planning and conducting each operation in accordance with the institutional chemical hygiene procedures;

Employee Information and Training

• Employee safety information and training program is reviewed regularly.

• Chemical Hygiene training should be conducted prior to working in the lab.

• Basic refresher training is offered annually by the Environmental Health and Safety Department, either on line or via traditional classroom style trainings.

• It is the responsibility of the PI or Supervisor to conduct lab and tasks specific training that builds on the general concepts identified in the basic chemical hygiene trainings.

Chemical Fume Hoods• Chemical Fume Hood:

• Do you understand how your hood works to protect you? • Can you distinguish between a biological safety cabinet

and a chemical fume hood?• Do you know that an open lab door, high winds, or even

heavy traffic in front of the hood can reduce performance?• Will you know if it stops working? And who to contact? Never leave experiments unattended.

Emergency Drenching Facilities

• Eyewash Station:• Do you know where the nearest eyewash station is located?• Do you know how to use it? • Is it free from obstructions?• Is the eyewash being flushed weekly to drain sediment

buildup and rust?• Drench Shower:

• Do you know where the nearest eyewash station is located? And is it within 10 seconds from your work area?

• Is it free from obstructions?• Are there any electrical hazards in the area?• Is it being inspected semi-annually by the Facilities Dept?

Safety Showers

Chemical Spill Kit

• Every laboratory has at least one chemical spill kit. • Absorbent socks • Absorbent pads • Hazardous waste label

• Know the location of the spill kit and assure itis constantly stocked.

• Understand which chemicals can and cannot be cleaned up safety.

• Contact EH&S for assistance.

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and lab coats should be provided by the lab or department.

Gloves:• No one glove material is best for all chemicals. • Choose the glove with the lowest permeability for

the chemical you are using.• Glove-Chemical compatibility charts• Material Safety Data Sheets• Environmental Health and Safety Department

• Reusable gloves should be inspected prior to use.• Remove lab gloves and dispose appropriately to avoid exposure.

Personal Protective Equipment

Goggles/Glasses: • Similar to gloves, be sure eye protection is appropriate for the hazard.• Safety glasses alone are not always enough to protect against chemical

splashes and flying debris. Goggles or face shields may be needed. • Prescription are not enough to protect against chemical

splashes and flying debris.

Lab Coats:• Lab coats, coveralls, or aprons should be used where there is danger to

the skin.• Every person working in a laboratory must be wearing a lab coat.• Lab coats should not be worn in common areas such as halls, elevators,

and lunch rooms.• Laundry services should be provided by the lab or department.

General Lab Hygiene

• Do not eat or drink in a laboratory.• Do not wear open toe shoes in a laboratory.• Do not wear skirts or shorts that expose your legs when

working in a laboratory.• Loose clothing and long hair should be confined.• Understand potential hazards associated with wearing

jewelry. • Mouth pipetting is prohibited.• Wash and clean work areas when work is complete.

Cryogenic Liquids

• Always wear adequate protective clothing, eye and face protection and heat resistant gloves when dealing with cryogenic liquids.

• Store liquid nitrogen, dry ice and any other liquefied gases in well-ventilated areas.

• Do not store in walk-in cold rooms, as these are not ventilated

• Seal sample tubes tightly before storing in liquid nitrogen. Improper sealing of tubes can cause an explosion upon removal from liquid nitrogen temperatures.

Shipping Materials

No one should ship or participate in the packaging or preparation of biological or chemical material without

completing the required training. Failure could result in penalties of $30,000.

Pending the content, various levels of training is needed.

Training for shipment of hazardous material can be arranged through the EH&S Department. Scheduling of this

training should be done well in advance of the projected shipment date.

We thank you for your time and cooperation in helping Tufts University and yourself maintain

continued compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Completion of this training is an annual requirement. All material will be updated as

required.

Questions or comments can be directed to the Environmental Health and Safety Dept. x6-3516.