Laboratory Safety Requirements

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1 Laboratory Safety Requirements Student Acknowledgement Form Laboratory safety manual Standard Operating Procedures

2 Student Acknowledgement Form Course Name Course Number Student s Name Semester 20 Student s UIN Safety in Laboratory Courses with Chemical Hazards To the student: You are required to read, understand and implement the safety precautions indicated in your laboratory manual or laboratory handouts, which are summarized below. Your signature on the attached sheet indicates your absolute willingness to abide by these precautions while you are in the laboratory. 1. Work in the laboratory only as authorized by your instructor. Do not perform unauthorized experiments. 2. You are required to purchase ANSI approved safety goggles and wear them as directed during some laboratory sessions. 3. Learn emergency procedures and know the locations of the nearest eye wash and chemical cleanup materials. 4. If you are injured or if any type of accident or fire occurs, IMMEDIATELY call your instructor for assistance. 5. Carefully read all instructions and thoroughly plan your work. 6. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes, not sandals, in the lab. Confine long hair. Place personal items in the area designated for backpacks. Backpacks are not permitted at the bench. 7. Carefully read all labels on chemical bottles and familiarize yourself with the number/color hazards codes. Never return excess chemicals to the stock bottles. Do not put a pipette or a dropper directly into a commercial stock reagent bottle. Instead, pour an aliquot of the reagent from the stock bottle into a beaker. Use premixed lab reagents as directed in the instructions for specific laboratory exercises. 8. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory. Never taste chemicals. 9. When mixing or heating chemicals in a test tube, point the test tube away from people. 10. Do not use Bunsen burners or other sources of spark or flame in the vicinity of flammable liquids. Note that most organic solvents are flammable. 11. Dispose of all acidic solutions by pouring them into the acid-neutralization container, and all alkaline solutions in the alkali-neutralization container. 12. While mixing acid and water, always add the acid to the water, not vice-versa. 13. Fill a pipette by using a pipette bulb or mechanical pipette only; never pipette by mouth. 14. If a spill occurs, refer it to your instructor or other trained person immediately. 15. Dispose of chemicals as directed by your instructor and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local hazardous waste disposal regulations. Organic solvents are never to be disposed of down the sink; receptacles will be provided as needed for their collection.

3 I have read carefully and understand all of the safety rules contained on this sheet. I also agree to read all rules for specific exercises contained in the laboratory manual or laboratory handouts required for this course. The weekly assignment will include instructions for appropriate personal protective equipment and the safety precautions to be taken for the upcoming laboratory session. I recognize that it is my responsibility to obey them faithfully. I realize that all chemicals are potentially dangerous; therefore I will exercise care in handling them. If I am unsure of the potential hazards of any chemical, I will discuss this with my instructor prior to using the chemical in question. If I have a medical condition such as, but not limited to, hypo- or hyperglycemia, diabetes, epilepsy, pregnancy, heart ailments, or any other medical condition which may cause sudden loss of consciousness, I certify that I am under a doctor's care and that my doctor has given me explicit permission to participate in this laboratory course. I understand that my adherence to the safety rules is a requirement for participation in this laboratory course. The consequence for not following the instructions of the laboratory session or failure to adhere to the safety rules will result in immediate dismissal from the laboratory period and a grade of zero given for that session. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT I AM PERMITTED TO WORK IN THE LABORATORY ONLY WHEN IT IS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INFORMED OTHERWISE. Sign both Student Acknowledgement forms. Your laboratory supervisor will collect and forward the signed copies to the Environmental Health & Safety office. Signature Date Lab Instructor Name (print)

4 Student Acknowledgement Form Course Name Course Number Student s Name Semester 20 Student s UIN Safety in Laboratory Courses with Physical Hazards To the student: You are required to read, understand and implement the safety precautions indicated in your laboratory manual or laboratory handouts, which are summarized below. Your signature on the attached sheet indicates your absolute willingness to abide by these precautions while you are in the laboratory. 1. Work in the laboratory only as authorized by your instructor. Do not perform unauthorized experiments. 2. You are required to purchase ANSI approved safety glasses and wear them as directed during some laboratory sessions. 3. Learn emergency procedures. 4. If you are injured or if any type of accident or fire occurs, IMMEDIATELY call your instructor for assistance. 5. Carefully read all instructions and thoroughly plan your work. 6. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes in the lab. Confine long hair. Place personal items in the area designated backpacks. Backpacks are not permitted at the bench. 7. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory. 8. Practice good housekeeping procedures. 9. Ensure all laboratory equipment (i.e., computers, electrical components, mechanical and rotary devices) are inspected for proper operation prior to use. I have read carefully and understand all of the safety rules contained on this sheet. I also agree to read all rules for specific exercises contained in the laboratory manual or laboratory handouts required for this course. The weekly assignment will include instructions for appropriate personal protective equipment and the safety precautions to be taken for the upcoming laboratory session. I recognize that it is my responsibility to obey them faithfully. I understand that my adherence to the safety rules will be reflected in the grade I receive for this course. The consequence for not following the instructions of the laboratory session or failure to adhere to the safety rules will result in immediate dismissal from the laboratory period and a grade of zero given for that session. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT I AM PERMITTED TO WORK IN THE LABORATORY ONLY WHEN IT IS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INFORMED OTHERWISE. Sign both Student Acknowledgement forms. Your laboratory supervisor will collect and forward the signed copies to the Environmental Health & Safety office. Signature Date Lab Instructor Name (print)

5 Teaching Laboratory Safety Guidelines The Department of is committed to the safety of all students and employees participating in undergraduate teaching laboratories. To ensure that a safe environment is maintained in our teaching laboratories, it is expected that all laboratory personnel will adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Training A. All laboratory instructors must be properly trained in safety procedures. This training will include: Participation in Departmental Hazard Communication and Laboratory Safety Training Course-specific safety training at the beginning of each semester When appropriate, laboratory-specific safety training as directed by Departmental Chair Documentation that laboratory instructors have received safety training and acknowledge that it is their responsibility to maintain a safe environment in their teaching laboratories B. All students must be properly trained and supervised to ensure safe laboratory practices. This will include: Descriptions of laboratory safety and emergency procedures in laboratory manuals (or handouts), including both general laboratory procedures and safety issues specific to each laboratory session General laboratory safety guidelines and emergency procedures described by instructors which must be completed prior to the 20 th day of class with a student status report for each class forwarded to the Environmental Safety & Health (EHS) office Laboratory-specific safety issues described or posted at the beginning of each week s laboratory assignments Documentation that students have received safety training and acknowledge their responsibility to maintain safety during laboratories A mechanism through which students compliance with safety procedures is graded, when approved by department faculty A protocol for determining consequences of safety rule violation as determined by Departmental Safety Committee. (e.g., 1 st violation of safety rule: student is verbally reminded and corrected; 2 nd violation of safety rule: student is dismissed from the laboratory for the remainder of the class period and given a zero grade for the day; 3 rd violation: student is dismissed from further laboratory work and is given a failing grade for the course) 2. Evaluation and Documentation A. The following documentation must be generated and retained for inspection Student signoff sheets Lab Manuals and handouts including safety information Outlines/course materials for training sessions for instructors Presentations used in class to train students B. Procedures for evaluating compliance with these guidelines will include Monthly evaluation of laboratory safety by course faculty and semesterly safety audit of laboratory classes by Departmental safety committee Semesterly unannounced laboratory safety spot checks by EHS Annual laboratory inspections by EHS 3. Faculty/Departmental Responsibilities A. Faculty responsibilities include Identifying and documenting the hazards in the laboratory (chemical, physical, radiological). A hazard analysis will be completed for each activity and/or laboratory.

6 Training and supervising instructors and instructional staff in laboratory safety procedures Assuming responsibility for laboratory safety in classes for which they are responsible Evaluating compliance with safety guidelines on a regular basis Assisting EHS with updating documentation of safety training procedures, lab manuals, and completion of student signoff sheets B. Departmental Safety Committee responsibilities include Development and annual revision of departmental safety guidelines Development and annual revision of safety information to serve as basis for course-specific training Semesterly evaluation of compliance of classes with safety guidelines Assuring that safety training meets University guidelines Development of new safety resources (Departmental website, room signs, TA bench materials) Establishment of a mechanism to report concerns and procedures for evaluating reports

7 Lab Safety Manual Topical Outline 1. Hazards Chemicals: flammable, toxic, carcinogenic, labeling, storage, use, disposal Preservatives: labeling, storage, use, disposal Cleaning/sterilizing agents: labeling, storage, use, disposal Toxic waste: labeling, disposal Spills: avoid, cleaning up MSDS: location and use Sharps: use, disposal Broken glass: avoiding, disposal Book bags: storage Hair: loose/long Behavior: no horseplay Stimulators: settings, use Electrodes, mouthpieces, nose clips: sterilization, use, disposal Blood: infectious agents Microbes: biohazards, decontamination Field trips 2. Personal Protection Eating/smoking drinking: NO Mouth pipette: NO Clothing: appropriate, closed toe shoes as needed Gloves: as needed Lab coat: as needed Eye protection: as needed Hand washing: before leaving lab as needed Lab maintenance: cleaning up, microbial decontamination, autoclaving

8 3. Emergency and First Aid Procedures First Aid Kits: location, content, use Eyewash: location, use Emergency shower: location, use Medical assistance: when, who, how Emergency procedures: fire, tornado, security 4. Safety Training Beginning of Semester completed prior to 20 th day of class Each lab 5. Student Responsibilities Maintaining a safe lab environment Signoff sheet Lab access Reporting concerns

9 LABORATORY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (for the use of hazardous materials or equipment) NAME OF PROCEDURE: PREPARED BY: REVISION DATE: LOCATION This procedure may be performed at the following location(s): HAZARDS The materials and equipment associated with this procedure present the following exposure or physical health hazards. Safety precautions are prudent and mandatory: ENGINEERING CONTROLS Prior to performing this procedure, the following safety equipment must be accessible and ready for use, e.g., chemical fume hood, biological safety cabinet, laminar flow hood, chemical spill kits, etc.

10 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Prior to performing this procedure, the following personal protective equipment must be obtained and ready for use, e.g., acid resistant gloves, safety eyewear, lab coat, chemical splash apron, etc. WASTE DISPOSAL This procedure will result in the follow regulated waste which must be disposed of in compliance with environmental regulations: ACCIDENTAL SPILL In the event that a hazardous material spills during this procedure, prepared to execute the following emergency procedure: PRIOR APPROVAL This procedure is considered hazardous enough to warrant prior approval from the Principal Investigator. - YES - - NO - CERTIFICATION I have read and understand the above SOP. I agree to contact my Supervisor or Lab Manager if I plan to modify this procedure. Signature Name (Print) Date Bldg & Room #