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Laboratory Safety Audits

Laboratory Safety Audits. Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Safety Office. Purpose of an Audit. To review compliance with university, state, and federal safety regulations Kim Bryner 293-3968 kbryner@hsc.wvu.edu. Main Areas . Records Chemicals Eyewashes and Showers Fume Hoods

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Laboratory Safety Audits

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  1. Laboratory Safety Audits Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Safety Office

  2. Purpose of an Audit • To review compliance with university, state, and federal safety regulations • Kim Bryner 293-3968 • kbryner@hsc.wvu.edu

  3. Main Areas • Records • Chemicals • Eyewashes and Showers • Fume Hoods • Housekeeping

  4. Records • A current Chemical Inventory • Here is the updated format http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/safety/Laboratory-Safety/Chemical-Safety

  5. Records • A current Chemical Inventory • MSDS for each chemical in inventory

  6. SIGMA-ALDRICH • MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET • Section 1 - Product and Company Information Product Name SODIUM NITRATE CRYSTALLINE • Product Number S5506 Company Sigma-Aldrich • Address 3050 Spruce Street • SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US • Technical Phone: 800-325-5832 • Fax: 800-325-5052 • Emergency Phone: 314-776-6555 • Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient • Substance Name CAS # SARA 313 • SODIUM NITRATE 7631-99-4 No • Formula NaNO3 • Synonyms Chile saltpeter * Cubic niter * Nitrate de sodium • (French) * Nitratine * Nitric acid, sodium salt *

  7. Records • A current Chemical Inventory • MSDS for each chemical in inventory • Training records for lab personnel

  8. Certificate of Laboratory Training • Department: Date: Employee Trained: Employee Job Title:  • ___ I understand the procedures that I am expected to perform, and am aware of any potential chemical and/or equipment hazards involved in working in this laboratory. • ___ If I have any questions, I will contact the P.I. or Lab Manager before any chemicals are handled. • ___ I know where the MSDSs for the chemicals in this laboratory are located and understand how to read them. • ___ I know the location and use of safety materials such as spill kit, eyewash, safety shower, fume hood, fire extinguisher, etc. • ___ I understand that my safety depends on the correct use of personal protective equipment such as eye goggles, gloves, lab coats, full shoes, etc. I understand how to use and will use this equipment. • ___ I will not use equipment that is malfunctioning and will report the malfunction to the lab P.I. or lab Manager. • ___ I understand how the chemicals in this laboratory are to used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all regulations. • Signature of Employee: Date: • Signature of Principal Investigator:  Date:  • Signature of CHO for this department: Date:

  9. Records • A current Chemical Inventory • MSDS for each chemical in inventory • Training records for lab personnel • CHP available on-site

  10. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled

  11. Improper chemical container labels

  12. Proper chemical container Labels

  13. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled • Personal Protective Equipment available • Gas tanks secured

  14. Gas cylinders must be SECURED, and have an attached regulatorORsafety cap at all times.

  15. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled • Personal Protective Equipment available • Gas tanks secured • Hazardous waste disposed of properly • http://fisehs.wvu.edu/haswastdisp.cfm

  16. Eyewashes & Showers • Records of regular testing • Physical Availability • Work orders submitted if needed

  17. Fume Hoods • Functioning properly • Not used for long-term storage • Equipment in hood does not block the airflow

  18. Housekeeping • Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab • Food stored in lab refrigerators • Material stored in the 18” clear area below line of sprinklers • Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall hazards • Benches with no clear workspace

  19. Who is Responsible? • Safety office and CHO are responsible for identifying deficiencies • Principal Investigator • Chairperson • Dean

  20. Consequences • “Imminent danger” • Letter and audits sent to CHO and chairperson • Potential fines from DEP, EPA and/or OSHA

  21. Why? • Our goal is to help you perform your duties as CHO in keeping the faculty, staff and students in your department as safe as possible • We want to avoid penalties to the university by demonstrating a “good faith” effort to comply with all regulations

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