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punctures, cuts, or abrasions to the skin. When this occurs, chemicals can be injected directly into the bloodstream and cause damage to tissue and organs. Symptoms from chemical exposure may occur immediately from direct injection into the bloodstream. Laboratory workers can protect themselves from an injection hazard by wearing proper PPE such as safety glasses/goggles, face shields, and gloves. Inspect all glassware for chips and cracks before use, and immediately discard any glassware or plasticware that is damaged. To help protect coworkers, all broken glass should be disposed of in a puncture resistant container labeled as “Broken Glass.” This can be a commercially purchased “broken glass” container or simply a cardboard box or other puncture resistant container labeled as “Broken Glass. Whenever cleaning up broken glass or other sharp items, always use a broom, scoop or dustpan, or devices such as pliers, before using your hands to pick up broken pieces. If you have to use your hands, it is best to wear leather gloves when handling broken glass. For other items that can cause cuts or puncture wounds, such as needles and razor blades, never leave these items out in the open where someone could accidently come into contact with them. A piece of Styrofoam or similar device can be used to secure them for later use. For disposal, use an appropriate “sharps” container. If you do receive a cut or injection from a chemically contaminated item, take the following steps: 1. Gently try to remove the object; 2. Immediately rinse under water to flush the wound and remove any chemical contamination; 3. Administer first aid; 4. Seek medical attention if necessary; and 5. Complete an Injury/Illness Report. 5.6 Eye and Skin Absorption Some chemicals can be absorbed by the eyes and skin, resulting in a chemical exposure. Most situations of this type of exposure result from a chemical spill or splash to unprotected eyes or skin. Once absorbed by these organs, the chemical can quickly find its way into the bloodstream and cause damage beyond immediate effects that can occur to the eyes and the skin. Symptoms of eye exposure can include itchy or burning sensations, blurred vision, discomfort, and blindness. The best way to protect yourself from chemical splashes to the eyes is to always wear safety glasses in the laboratory whenever eye hazards exist (chemicals, glassware, LASERs, etc.). If you are pouring chemicals, then splash goggles are more appropriate than safety glasses. Whenever a severe splash hazard may exist, the use of a face shield, in combination with splash goggles is the best choice for eye protection. Please note, a face shield by itself does not provide adequate eye protection. If you do get chemicals in your eyes, immediately go to an eyewash station and flush your eyes for at least 15 minutes. The importance of flushing for at least 15 minutes cannot be overstated! Once the eyewash has been activated, use your fingers to hold your eyelids open and roll your eyeballs in the stream of water so the entire eye can be flushed. After flushing for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention immediately and complete an Injury/Illness Report. 25
Symptoms of skin exposure to chemicals include dry, whitened skin, redness, swelling, rashes, blisters, itching, chemical burns, cuts, and defatting. Please note that some chemicals can be readily absorbed by the skin. Laboratory workers can protect their skin from chemical exposure by selecting and wearing the proper gloves, wearing a lab coat and other personal protective equipment for special hazards (such as protective sleeves, face shields, and aprons), and not wearing shorts and sandals in areas where chemicals are being used by someone else in the lab. For small chemical splashes to the skin, remove any contaminated gloves, lab coats, or other clothing, and wash the affected area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention afterward, especially if symptoms persist. For large chemical splashes to the body, it is important to get to an emergency shower and start flushing for at least 15 minutes. Once under the shower, and after the shower has been activated, it is important to remove any contaminated clothing. Failure to remove contaminated clothing can result in the chemical being held against the skin and causing further chemical exposure and damage. After flushing for a minimum of 15 minutes, seek medical attention immediately and complete an Injury/Illness Report. Please note that some chemicals require use of a special antidote and special emergency procedures. Be sure to read MSDSs for any chemical you work with to determine if a special antidote is needed when chemical exposure occurs. 5.7 <strong>Chemical</strong> Exposure Limits The OSHA Laboratory Standard requires that laboratory employee exposure of OSHA Regulated Substances do not exceed the Permissible Exposure Limits as specified in 29 CFR Part 1010, subpart Z. The Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) are based on the average concentration of a chemical to which workers can be exposed to over an 8-hour workday, 5 days per week, for a lifetime without observing ill effects. In some cases, chemicals can also have a Ceiling (C) limit, which is the maximum concentration that cannot be exceeded. OSHA has established PELs for over 500 chemicals. Permissible Exposure Limits are legally enforceable. Another measure of exposure limits are Threshold Limit Values (TLV) which are recommended occupational exposure limits published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). Similar to PELs, TLVs are the average concentration of a chemical that a worker can be exposed to over an 8-hour workday, 5 days per week, over a lifetime without observing ill effects. TLVs also have Ceiling (C) limits, which are the maximum concentration a worker can be exposed to at any given time. The ACGIH has established TLVs for over 800 chemicals. A main point of difference between PELs and TLVs is that TLVs are advisory guidelines only and are not legally enforceable. Both PELs and TLVs can be found in MSDSs. Another good resource for information is the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). 26
Page 1 and 2: LABORATORY SAFETY AND CHEMICAL HYGI
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose..........
Page 5 and 6: Visiting Scientists and Other Simil
Page 7 and 8: Cryogenic Safety...................
Page 9 and 10: PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL The main pur
Page 11 and 12: The OSHA Laboratory Standard requir
Page 13 and 14: 12. Maintain records and make them
Page 15 and 16: 3. Keep the Department Chairperson,
Page 17 and 18: 6. Before an extremely hazardous su
Page 19 and 20: • Laboratories can use “price t
Page 21 and 22: shipment of improperly labeled prod
Page 23 and 24: • Do not smell or taste chemicals
Page 25: 5.3 Inhalation Inhalation of chemic
Page 29 and 30: 5.10 Toxic Effects Toxic effects ar
Page 31 and 32: • All chemical containers MUST be
Page 33 and 34: · Peroxidizable materials (aldehyd
Page 35 and 36: 6.4 Transporting Chemicals When tra
Page 37 and 38: liquids not in use should be kept i
Page 39 and 40: 7. An inside storage room meeting a
Page 41 and 42: VII. CHEMICAL HAZARDS Chemicals can
Page 43 and 44: • Metal Picrate Salts • 2,4-Din
Page 45 and 46: 7.5 Dangerous When Wet “Dangerous
Page 47 and 48: ways to remove them if discovered.
Page 49 and 50: 1(800) 222-1222. If possible, bring
Page 51 and 52: • Prior approval - Before anyone
Page 53 and 54: everyone in the laboratory is aware
Page 55 and 56: particularly hazardous substances
Page 57 and 58: 8.7 Reproductive Toxins The OSHA La
Page 59 and 60: 9.1 Chemical Fume Hoods Fume hoods
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Page 63 and 64: 9.4 Biological Safety Cabinet Certi
Page 65 and 66: • Plan and prepare for your work
Page 67 and 68: The topic of glove boxes can be con
Page 69 and 70: 10.1 Standard Operating Procedures
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Page 73 and 74: 10.6 Working Alone In Appendix A of
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Additionally, as with installation
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• Record keeping requirements •
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Prescription Safety Eyewear OSHA re
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different glove types. Different ma
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• Natural Rubber Latex*** - Resis
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The use of all types of respiratory
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your College’s Emergency Procedur
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• Check all pressure, temperature
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If you have been trained and it is
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4) Try to prevent spilled chemicals
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their use. Colleges and departments
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Once outside, notify emergency resp
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5) Keep flushing for at least 15 mi
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3. The New York City Rules and Regu
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6. Selection of Hazardous Waste Con
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XV. PESTICIDES A pesticide is defin
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16.1 Institutional Biosafety Commit
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the College’s IACUC must ensure t
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• Materials derived from animals
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the same regulations and laws; and
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problems and compliance issues, and
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from any given amperage, the table
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extension cords, see the Consumer P
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"reset" buttons. They are found on
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properly replaced before use. Movin
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22.4.1 Handling Compressed Gas Cyli
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materials for connections; toxic an
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Therefore, when counting an “equa
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• If toxic, flammable, or otherwi
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22.9 Centrifuges Some general safet
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significant thrust may be experienc
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frozen to the underlying skin, cold
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• Allow the system to cool and th
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• Cover the tubing with cloth and
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• Apparatus, equipment, or chemic
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• Seat height—be sure lab chair
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someone else in your department or
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23.3 Cylinders • Before moving to
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EHS roles/responsibilities: • Pro
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and that there are no dents or hole
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• The contents of the Laboratory
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Training Manuals and Booklets P.I.s
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• Where airborne exposure monitor
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than one year's employment must be
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APPENDIX B: SITE MAP 164
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APPENDIX D: OSHA TOXIC SUBSTANCES L
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APPENDIX F: SAMPLE LAB INSPECTION F
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APPENDIX G: CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
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peroxide, Nitric acid, Sodium perox
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Sodium peroxide Sulfides Sulfuric a
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APPENDIX I: FDNY REGULATIONS GOVERN
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41 and the total quantity, excludin
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Dimethyl sulfoxide 1 Natural rubber
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Pump oil Butyl rubber Silane based
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APPENDIX L: HOW TO UNDERSTAND MATER
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Percent Volatile by Volume: Describ
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Stability: Unstable indicates that
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APPENDIX M: HAZARDS OF FUNCTIONAL G
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Examples: Butane Cyclohexene Cyclop
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• Azides of nonmetals, such as th
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• The routes of exposure are inha
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• Many of the common solvents can
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ORGANIC PEROXIDES • Compounds con
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• High doses may produce somnolen
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APPENDIX O:LASER REGISTRATION FORM
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APPENDIX Q : APPENDIX OF REFERENCE
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Biological Effects and Exposure Cri
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Dental X-Ray Protection, National C
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Gibson, David E., Printmaking, Occu
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Laboratory Decontamination and Carc
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Natural Background Radiation In The
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Public Radiation Exposure from Nucl
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Materials, The School of the Art In
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Video Display Terminals, Bell Labor
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