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Lab Safety

Lab Safety. Chemical Storage Separate chemicals by classes. Then alphabetically. Lab Safety. Safety Glasses when there is a splash hazard with a small quantity of a hazardous chemical. Goggles when highly caustic or 1 liter or more in volume. Lab Safety. Container Labeling Don’t Remove

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Lab Safety

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  1. Lab Safety • Chemical Storage • Separate chemicals by classes. • Then alphabetically.

  2. Lab Safety • Safety Glasses when there is a splash hazard with a small quantity of a hazardous chemical. • Goggles when highly caustic or 1 liter or more in volume.

  3. Lab Safety • Container Labeling • Don’t Remove • Don’t Destroy • Label all containers • Spills • Use correct PPE • Neutralize or absorb small spills • Call Public Safety on large spills.

  4. Lab Safety • Chemical Waste • List fill and full dates • List what is in the container. • Call the number on the label for pick-up when full.

  5. Lab Safety • No Food in Chemical Refrigerators. • No Chemicals in Food Refrigerators.

  6. Lab Safety • Sharps • Razor Blades • Syringes • Scalpel Blades • etc.. • Place broken glass in the proper container.

  7. Lab Safety • Fume Hoods • Do Not Use if the hood is not functioning properly. • Keep materials 7 inches back from the sash.

  8. General Safety • Hazard Communication • Material Safety Data Sheets • Location • What is on a MSDS • Labels • Training

  9. General Safety • ERGONOMICS • Correct lifting • tools • ergonomic design

  10. General Safety • Confined Space Entry • A space that is large enough for a person to enter and work, has limited or restricted means for entry, is not designed for continuous occupancy, has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere.

  11. Confined Space Entry • The entrant into a confined space has the responsibility to: • Sign an entry permit • Know the hazards of the confined space. • Been trained in Confined Space Entry Procedures. • Maintain Communication with the Attendant.

  12. General Safety • Fork Lifts and Man Lifts • Need to be trained to operate or use equipment.

  13. General Safety • LADDER • Inspect ladder before each use • Don’t overload a ladder • Type 1A 300 lb Heavy Duty Industrial • Type I 250 lb Heavy Duty • Type II 225 lb Medium Duty • Type III 200 lb Light Duty

  14. General Safety • Access to Medical and Exposure Records. • Medical Records - Contact Lafene Center • Exposure Records - Contact Safety Coordinator

  15. General Safety • Compressed Gas Cylinders. • Dolly exists for moving cylinders. • Secure all cylinders in an upright position. • Don’t move with regulator on. • Mark Empty or MT.

  16. Electrical • Energy Isolation (Lockout - Tagout) • Locks and Keys • Tags • Notify Others • Isolate Equipment • Lockout/Tagout • Perform Work • Return to Service • Notify Others

  17. Electrical • Outlets • Don’t Overload • Power Cords • Inspect before use

  18. Personal Protective Equipment • Head Protection • Bump Caps - to protect from lacerations to the scalp. • Bump Caps do not provide protection from falling objects.

  19. Personal Protective Equipment • Safety Glasses and Goggles • Must be ANSI Z87

  20. Personal Protective Equipment • Hearing Protection • Plugs • Muffs • NRR

  21. Personal Protective Equipment • Respirators • NIOSH Certification • No single strap masks allowed • Medical Surveillance

  22. Personal Protective Equipment • Hand Protection • Choose the right glove for the job. • Breakthrough • Permeation Rate

  23. Personal Protective Equipment • Foot Protection

  24. Fire Safety • Fire Extinguishers • Class A • Class B • Class C • Class D • Housekeeping • Tripping hazards • Fire Hazards

  25. Emergency Procedures • Injury • Fire • Tornado • Bomb Threat • Chemical Release

  26. Security • After Hours • Keys

  27. Nick Huser, CIH Research and Extension Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator 532-7068 nhuser@oz.oznet.ksu.edu

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