OH 102. Communication Training. Pickle Research Campus CEER, Building 133 Labs: 1.502A&B, 1.504, 1.704

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1 OH 102 Site-Specific Specific Hazard Communication Training Pickle Research Campus CEER, Building 133 Labs: 1.502A&B, 1.504, Lab Supervisor: Dr. Benny D. Freeman Emergency Contact: Kevin K. Tung January 21 st, 2009

General Procedures General/lab specific procedures for safe handling and use of chemicals

shoes Handle with attention and care Physical and health hazards of chemicals (acute and

that generate aerosols in a fume hood Wash hands and arms immediately.

2 General Procedures General/lab specific procedures for safe handling and use of chemicals Wear perpsonal protective equipments Goggles, lab coats, gloves, long pants, closed-toe shoes Handle with attention and care Physical and health hazards of chemicals (acute and chronic) used in the lab Conduct experiments with solid or liquid volatile toxic substances that generate aerosols in a fume hood Wash hands and arms immediately. No food in areas where toxic substances are being used Long pants Closed-toe shoes Lab Coats Gloves Goggles Lab coat Gloves

Chemical Storage Where and how chemicals are stored in the lab All flammables are stored in

stored in the compartments underneath the fume hoods Methods used to detect the presence or

UT ) Visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released Flammables &

3 Chemical Storage Where and how chemicals are stored in the lab All flammables are stored in the yellow cabinets and in the compartments underneath the fume hoods All acids/bases are stored in the compartments underneath the fume hoods Methods used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals Continuous monitoring conducted by the employer (PRC, CPE, UT ) Visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released Flammables & acids/bases Flammables Chemicals that need to be stored chilled can be placed in a lab refrigerator

4 Symptoms if Exposed to Hazardous Chemicals Hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, esters, and ketones Inhalation: headache, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, unresponsiveness Ingestion: slight gastro-intestinal irritation, dizziness, fatigue Skin contact: dry, cracked, and chapped skin Eye contact: stinging, watering eyes, and inflammation of the eyelids

First Aide and Emergency Response Generally speaking, leave the

flush the eyes with eyewash for at least 15 minutes and get medical

5 First Aide and Emergency Response Generally speaking, leave the area with an accompany and get medical attention Eye exposures: flush the eyes with eyewash for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention Dermal exposures: remove clothing and other accessories from the affected areas. Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention Eye-wash, inspected monthly First aid Emergency shower

6 OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) A PEL is a time Weighted Average (TWA) concentration that must not be exceeded during any 8-hr work shift of a 40-hr work week OSHA PEL of typical lab chemicals can be found in the Appendix VIII of Laboratory Safety Manual, which is located as you walk into the lab Some common chemicals (PEL in ppm) Acetone (1000), ammonia (35), CO (50), dichloromethane (500), ethanol (1000), hexane (500), methanol (200), osmium tetraoxide (0.0002), THF (200), etc

7 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) MSDS can be acquired through Chemical manufacturer Office of Environment Health and Safety UT Mainframe Computer System (UTCAT) MSDS provides information to work with chemicals safely MSDS data sheet should be found in the lab with your chemicals, or online on EHS website,

8 Important EHS Safety Info Available in the Lab Chemical waste management Emergency instruction Texas Hazard Communication Act A

9 Important EHS Safety Info Available in the Lab 1.502A 1.502B Keep the sash down at least 18 Chemical waste management 1.502A 1.502B Emergency Instruction

10 Important EHS Safety Info Available in the Lab Forms everywhere Procedures for disposing of waste chemicals 1.502A 1.502A Chemical waste disposal tags Kevin has the request for disposal forms.

Pumps, Gas cylinders, and Cryogen Vessels Compressed gas

labels facing out and with safety caps screwed on during

prevent cold burns or frost bites Vacuum pumps are

11 Pumps, Gas cylinders, and Cryogen Vessels Compressed gas cylinders must be secured at all times, with their labels facing out and with safety caps screwed on during storage and transportation Wear gloves and goggles to prevent cold burns or frost bites Vacuum pumps are better equipped with cold traps to avoid water from entering the system

form to EHS (512)471-16918. Does not have to be pre-treated.

12 Sharps and Glass Containers When the sharps container is full, fill up and fax the Bio Waste and Sharps Request for Disposal form to EHS (512) Does not have to be pre-treated. Custodial services will take away ¾ full of these waste glass cardboard boxes

13 Other issues What are kept on the counter-top next to the entrance to lab 1.504: Laboratory Safety Manual OSHA Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in laboratories standard OSHA PEL Table Three EHS online courses OH101: Hazardous Communication Training OH201: Laboratory Safety Training OH202: Hazardous Waste Management Fire Extinguisher Course More questions call EHS at (512) , or fax at (512)

14 Lab Renovation Progress June 8 th, 2008 September 24 th, 2008 December 28 th, 2008 January 21 st, 2009

15 Questions?

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) FOR CARCINOGENS

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) FOR CARCINOGENS INTRODUCTION: Standard operating procedures (SOP) are intended to provide you with general guidance on how to safely work with a specific class of chemical