The lab safety institute is a nonprofit organization providing laboratory safety education and consultation worldwide. A guide to prudent chemical management, and its accompanying toolkit. Chemical laboratory safety and security ncbi bookshelf. Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science. Needs and best practices on chemical safety and security. Chemical laboratory safety manual dalhousie university. A guide to prudent chemical management and be included with the other materials in the 2010 toolkit. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to the environment outside of the lab. Thats why we bring together experts in chemistry and chemical engineering to develop solutions for pressing societal issues. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, and a lab coat when working with hazardous materials in the laboratory.
All chemical bottles must be tightly closed after use and must not be placed on edge of the bench or shelf from which they can fall. Chemical spills the following actions must be taken in the event of a chemical spill. The chemical laboratory safety manual clsm is the minimum standard which must be practiced in laboratories and other locations where chemicals are stored. No changes shall be made to the clsm, appendices, or portions of the manual contained on the web site without rsc approval.
I also certify that i will obey each and every rule stated in the paper and will adhere to each of them in my chemistry courses. We have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, spanning different industries, including research, hightech. Usersccoeydownloadsidentifying andevaluatinghazardsinresearchlaboratories. We have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, spanning different industries, including research, hightech, government, medicine, and academia stem educators. Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. Laboratory safety office has developed this manual as a guidance document to familiarize uf faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and visitors with the institutionwide policies and procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemical and other material at the university and its affiliates. There are several chemical and laboratory safety resources that can be very useful in building a strong culture of safety. This lab manual should be read in conjunction with these references, which provide expanded. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video. One of the least predictable, most dangerous risks in a laboratory is the toxicity of various chemicals.
The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and. In 1976, dow sent copies to 2,000 colleges and universit. We evaluated the laboratory safety using a systematic problem solving model and created a critical roadmap. Guidelines for chemical laboratory safety in secondary schools. To accomplish this task, a committee with experience and knowledge in.
Chemical and laboratory safety manual office of research. Inspect all areas generating regulated waste for compliance with applicable regulations once each calendar year. Chemical and laboratory safety program 1 november 2010 chemical and laboratory safety program foreword the occupational health and safety act and the occupational health and safety regulations require employers to ensure that all chemicals are controlled, identified, labelled, handled, stored and disposed of in a prescribed manner. Pdf this paper presents the basics of laboratory safety and point out the. The chemical list and safety data sheets were not updated in three of the four. Report any defects in plant equipment immediately to the employer as appropriate. The university of michigans chemical hygiene plan and general laboratory safety guidelines have been adopted in. There are various regulations pertaining to lab and chemical safety that usm must abide by. Do not set empty containers in hallways, common trash areas, or on loading docks. Promoting chemical laboratory safety and security in developing. These include people and organizations within the university of california, as well as external sources. Together we organize research studies, roundtable events, and expert committees in order to spread knowledge and share insights on the future of chemistry and chemical engineering. Hazard assessment survey word pdf the hazard assessment survey includes areas to document the ppe that has been assigned by the department and helpful appendices including.
Roles and responsibilities safety in the laboratory is a responsibility that is shared by faculty, staff and students. Note that engineering controls such as chemical fume hoods should be used where possible to minimize chemical exposure. These summaries have been prepared in accord with the general and comprehensive approach to experiment planning and risk assessment that is outlined. Your steps to chemical safety 4 your next steps chapter 2 sets out the different types of chemicals that you might find in your workplace. Introduction a wide range of chemicals are being used in institute laboratories. Laboratory safety manual the information provided in the uc davis laboratory safety manual, which contains the campus chemical hygiene plan chp, has been compiled from a variety of sources. Laboratory safety manual arkansas state university. Needs and best practices on chemical safety and security management executive summary this report is a summary of information provided by member state focusing on existing or needed tools, guidance, and best practices in the area of chemical safety and security management including those related to chemical industry and laboratories. This appendix presents laboratory chemical safety summaries lcsss for 91 substances commonly encountered in laboratories. Laboratorysafety labelingand transfer s t ofchemicals c. Chemical and laboratory safety manual clsm and other documents. After the rainbow, 20 high school chemistry safety u.
Wearing the proper protective clothing is the best way to protect yourself while working in the laboratory. The guide also provides information about chemical waste, safety and emergency equipment, assessing chemical hazards, common safety symbols and signs, and fundamental resources relating to chemical safety, such as material safety data sheets and chemical hygiene plans, to help create a safe environment. Observe the pels or tlvs observe all the rules of safety. At the university of michigan regional campuses, laboratory safety programs are administered and enforced by their respective environment, health and safety departments. Laboratory safety training the lab standard mandates that all laboratory workers receive training in the details of the chemical hygiene plan and the osha laboratory standard.
In addition it shows how different chemicals can effect the body. The national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. The csso should be equipped with the knowledge, responsibility, and authority to develop and enforce an effective safety and security management system. General roles and responsibilities for all faculty, staff and students regarding safety are defined in the universitywide. Having acquired good chemical safety habits early, students are better prepared when they move on to more advanced courses. American chemical society guidelines for chemical laboratory. Key lessons for preventing incidents from flammable chemicals in educational demonstrations october 2014 pdf, 500 kb u. Inspect all laboratories and other associated areas using hazardous materials biological and chemical for safe laboratory practices each year. Furthermore, in the event of a chemical splash into an eye, it is often nearly impossible to remove the contact lens. Guidelines on laboratory safety and chemical use are formulated on the basis of past happenings in laboratories, basic chemical knowledge, the properties of.
An msds is a document that details information about chemicals and along with the container label is a good source of information for chemical safety. The staff cannot oversee or supervise operations all the time. Under these conditions, any inconsiderate user can endanger his or her own as well as others safety. In addition, checklists are provided for both teachers and students that highlight important information for working in the laboratory and identify hazards and safe. The university has an obligation to protect every student and employee on our campuses.
Material safety data sheets before using any chemical, read the appropriate material safety data sheet msds. Chemical societys committee on chemical safety, 20 file. Since almost every lab uses chemicals of some sort, chemical safety rules are a must. Chemical laboratory safety and security the national academies. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the laboratory standard, the chp, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures. T he first principle of laboratory safety is to recognize the hazards of chemicals, equipment, and procedures. Lab safety institute courses, osha training for chemical.
The laboratory safety and chemical hygiene plan chp is a written program for ensuring the safe use of chemicals in laboratories at indiana university. Empty chemical containers should be kept within your laboratory space, until evs picks them up to discard them with the. Chemical safety manual doc noiitbism02 rev 0 page 3 of 33 scope this manual is applicable to all laboratory activities in the institute which involves use of chemicals. Laboratory safety manual ehs university of washington.
It describes policies, procedures, and control measures that must be understood and observed by all individuals involved in the laboratory use of chemicals. The utep laboratory safety manual does not include all requirements of the texas hazard communication act. Lab safety provides training and guidance on a number of laboratory topics including bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials shipping, chemical safety, biological safety, select agents and toxins, and controlled substances. To accomplish this task, an expert committee created and published in 2010 the reference guide, chemical laboratory safety and security. Scope the primary objective in laboratory design should be to provide a safe, accessible environment for laboratory personnel to conduct their work. Laboratory safety nanomaterials, schools, hazard analysis. A template for your chemical inventory is provided in the appendix.
To perform a chemical hazard assessment, laboratory workers should examine their plan for an experiment and identify any chemicals with which they are not familiar. Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram and hazard statement for each hazard class and category, along with precautionary statements. Inspect all fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewashes semiannually. The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and ensure accountability. Then, we performed an assessment including risk analysis, chemical inventory, safety data sheet, determination and preparation of the safety trainings. College laboratory safety responsibilities dean responsible for ensuring the safe operation of all laboratories where hazardous materials are used or laboratory procedures are conducted ensures compliance with all universitys policies and procedures pertaining to laboratory safety. A hazardous chemical is defined by osha as any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical hazard.
Your steps to chemical safety 2 employees also have duties. Department of state charged the academies with the task of producing a protocol for development of standard operating procedures sops that would serve as a complement to the chemical laboratory safety and security. The department of chemistry requires all students in laboratory courses to have some basic safety training before they are permitted to work in the laboratory. Board on chemical sciences and technology national academies. Lets take a look at the different agencies that develop and enforce these regulations. Mandatory safety training for laboratory courses lab safety training links teaching assistant safety training outline for ta safety training teaching assistant guidelines link to. Previously called, material safety data sheets, will have a specified 16section format. Publicationslaboratoryoshafactsheetlaboratorysafetyoshalabstandard. Although the list of individuals working in a laboratory can be verified, there is. This section provides basic information on how to identify hazards. Use the links below to find important information on. Your steps to chemical safety health and safety authority. When these policies and procedures are followed, the. Guidelines for chemical laboratory safety in academic institutions.