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NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY

NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY . Lab Safety Training Department of Environmental Health and Safety. North Carolina A&T State University- Department of Environmental Health & Safety . Aisha Holloman- EHS Professional Phone: (336) 334-7992 athollom@ncat.edu. Laboratory Safety Training Objectives.

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NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY

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  1. NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY Lab Safety Training Department of Environmental Health and Safety

  2. North Carolina A&T State University- Department of Environmental Health & Safety Aisha Holloman- EHS Professional Phone: (336) 334-7992 athollom@ncat.edu www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  3. LaboratorySafety Training Objectives

  4. Purpose of the Hazardous Material Door Signs • Quick access to lab contacts and numbers. • What hazards the response team may incur before entering the lab. www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  5. General Lab Rules • Lab Manager Responsibilities- Ensure every student working in the lab is properly trained (including student teachers) • Ensure student training is documented and kept on file, copy forwarded to EHS. • Maintain up to date MSDS books on file in the lab and available for review to all working in the lab. • Ensure everyone in the lab wears proper PPE • Ensure all equipment (i.e. Fume Hood, Eyewash, etc.) in the lab is working properly via weekly inspections. • Conduct Lab Safety Self-Audits or your labs www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  6. Accident Prevention Tips • Cleanliness • Proper storage of chemicals..not under the hoods or on top of counters and on floors. • Following all safety policies/procedures/SOP’s at all TIMES!!! www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  7. Lab Don'ts • Don’t store lunch in the lab refrigerators. • Don’t eat or drink in the lab. • Don’t leave chemicals under hood for storage. • Don’t use damaged glassware. • Don’t pour chemicals down the sink(contact EHS for proper disposal) • No playing or horseplay in the labs. • Do not wear (sandals)-closed toed shoes only www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  8. Lab DO’s • Do wear proper PPE (gloves, safety glasses, respirators) • Keep the lab clean & neat • Do label all chemical containers (make sure they are legible) • Check stored chemicals regularly for deterioration, broken containers • In the event of a chemical release and/or emergency notify University Police (334-7675)and EHS(334-7992) in the event of a spill and/or an emergency. (Refer to NC A&T’s Chemical Release Emergency Plan: http://fac.ncat.edu/engineer/hazmat-policies.htm) www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  9. Hazardous Waste Removal • Complete Hazardous Waste Removal Form (located on EHS website- http://fac.ncat.edu/engineer/hazmat-policies.htm) • Fax or Email completed form to EHS to the attention of the EHS Officer • The EHS Officer will then contact you with a scheduled time for pick up. • Additional Guidance: NC A&T’s- Management of Laboratory Waste Policy(#7)- http://fac.ncat.edu/engineer/hazmat-policies.htm www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  10. Lab Inspection Findings… www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  11. Cylinders improperly secured www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  12. Food Stored in Refrigerators www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

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  14. Lack of Labels www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

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  16. Housekeeping www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

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  20. Which Regulatory Standards Apply? • NC Department of Labor- Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA)- Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories- 29 CFR 1910.1450 • NIH Guidelines (National Institute of Health)- Oversight for basic and clinical recombinant DNA research • Committees on Campus • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee(IACUC)- Oversees those research labs that use animals in their research . • Institutional Bio-Safety Committee(IBC)- Oversees those research labs that utilize biological agents • Radiation Safety Committee- Oversees those research labs that use radiological agents. The committees conduct semiannual program reviews and facility inspections of the labs.  Dr. Tonya Hargett, Compliance Officer, Division of Research and Economic Development heads the committees. www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  21. OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1450 • 1910.1450(a)- Applies to employers engaged in laboratory use of hazardous chemicals. • Chemical hygiene plan • Employee information and training • Medical consultation and examinations • Physician’s written opinion • Hazard identification • Recordkeeping • Proper Disposal of Chemical Waste www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  22. 1910.1450- Does not apply to:Uses of hazardous chemicals which do not meet the definition of laboratory use.Lab use of hazardous chemicals having no potential for exposure, such as:Chemically-impregnated test mediaCommercially prepared kits such as those used to perform pregnancy testing www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  23. 1910.1450(b) Chemical Hygiene Plan • Written program developed and implemented that sets forth procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment and work practices that protect employees from health hazards presented by hazardous chemicals used in the workplace • (refer to NC A&T Chemical Hygiene Plan: http://fac.ncat.edu/engineer/hazmat-policies.htm) www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  24. Hazard Identification 1910.1450(h)(1) • Labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) • Ensure labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced. • Maintain MSDSs that are received with incoming shipments of hazardous chemicals . • Readily accessible to laboratory employees www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  25. Recordkeeping 1910.1450(j) • Establish and maintain records of: • Measurements taken to monitor employee exposures • Medical consultation and examinations including tests or written opinions • Records must be kept, transferred, and made available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020. www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  26. In Closing……… • To ensure the safety of yourself and of others in the labs: • Follow all Safety Policies/Procedures/SOP’s in place at the University. • Always wear proper PPE. • Ensure all containers are properly labeled and the Lab is kept clean • Contact EHS for proper disposal of chemical waste. • When in doubt ask Lab Managers and/or contact EHS for guidance. www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become.

  27. Thank You!!! Questions and/or Concerns???

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