Title: Safety Moment Collection of the Joint Safety Team at the University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry and Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science.
1Safety Moment Collectionof the Joint Safety
Team at the University of Minnesota, Department
of Chemistry and Department of Chemical
Engineering and Material Science.
2Use these safety moments as you see fit.
- Feel free to adapt a safety moment to meet the
specific needs and time constraints of an
audience or occasion this may mean using only a
portion of the prepared slides for a topic or
including additional - resources for an in-depth discussion.
3Have a safety moment?Contribute it to this
collection.
- Send safety moments to jst_at_umn.edu
- with Safety Moment lttopicgt in the subject line.
- Please put content in the provided template
- and cite reliable, credited sources.
- Thank you!
4PPEPersonal Protective Equipment
- Hand, eye/face, and body protection
5Lab Coat Laundering System
6Importance of a Clean Lab Coat
- Wearing a seriously soiled lab coat is like
wearing hazardous waste! - Chemistry department now offers a FREE lab coat
laundering service - Monthly service
7How it works
- Every 4th Wednesday
- Drop off dirty lab coats to Smith S18
- Make sure your name is written on the pocket (not
collar) - There will be two hampers
- Coats that DO have the vendors barcode in the
collar - Coats that DO NOT have the vendors barcode in
the collar. - Look for a monthly email reminder
- Thursday afternoon, 4 weeks later
- Pick up your clean lab coat from Smith S18
8Proper Lab Attire
9Proper Lab Attire
- Clothing must cover the arms and legs
- Tights/leggings are not appropriate
- Short sleeves are okay if lab coat is worn
- Loose or draping clothing (i.e. scarves) is
unsafe - Long hair should be tied back
10Proper Lab Attire
- Shoes must cover the entire foot
- Leather or synthetic leather
- Shoes with traction are preferable
- Steel-toed shoes are required when transporting
heavy equipment - Socks should cover ankles.
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- Prudent Practices in the Laboratory Handling and
Management of Chemical Hazards (2011), - Section 6.c.2.6.2Board on Chemical Sciences and
Technology (BCST)
11Gloves
- Best practices for wearing disposable gloves
12Gloves
- Select gloves made of material known to be
resistant to permeation by the substances in use.
- Lab Safety Supply Company provides chemical
compatibility guide for gloves at
http//www.labsafety.com/refinfo/ezfacts/EZ166.pdf
. - Check gloves (even new ones) tears or pinholes.
- Select gloves of the correct size and fit
- Too small ? uncomfortable and may tear
- Too large ? low dexterity
- Remove rings and jewelry that can tear gloves
- UofM, Department of Environmental Health and
Safety. - Bio Basics Fact Sheet Glove Selection and Use
- http//www.dehs.umn.edu/PDFs/gloves.pdf
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13Gloves
- Replace gloves when
- Contaminated
- Permeated by solvent
- Torn
- You have been wearing them awhile
- Some gloves, especially lightweight disposables,
may be flammable - Keep hands well away from flames or other high
temperature heat sources - Consider double gloving, if working with
- A highly hazardous compound
- Radioactive materials
- Situations were there is a high potential for
spills or splashes
- UofM, Department of Environmental Health and
Safety. - Bio Basics Fact Sheet Glove Selection and Use
- http//www.dehs.umn.edu/PDFs/gloves.pdf
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14Gloves
- Remove gloves before leaving lab area.
- Remove in a way that avoids skin contact
contaminated glove exterior - Dispose of gloves in non-hazardous (normal) trash
- If radioactive chemicals were used, place
in radioactive waste. -
www.hsc.wvu.edu/safety/Laboratory-Safety/Personal-
protective-Equipment/Hand-Protection
- Wash hands
- Do not attempt to re-use disposable gloves.
- Increased risk for contamination
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- UofM, Department of Environmental Health and
Safety. - Bio Basics Fact Sheet Glove Selection and Use
- http//www.dehs.umn.edu/PDFs/gloves.pdf
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15Gloves
- To prevent the unintentional spread of hazardous
substances, when wearing gloves dont touch - Anything used outside the lab
- Doorknobs, personal telephones, pens, etc.
- Your face or clothes
If you are transporting a chemical in the
hallway, only wear a glove on one hand.
- Have a policy (gloves or no gloves) for lab
computer use. - Post your policy on the computer to remind
visiting researchers. -
- UofM, Department of Environmental Health and
Safety. - Bio Basics Fact Sheet Glove Selection and Use
- http//www.dehs.umn.edu/PDFs/gloves.pdf
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16Glove Selection and Usage
17Glove Comparison Chart
Incidental contact little or no direct contact
with the hazardous material. Extended contact
handling highly contaminated materials
submerging hands in a chemical or other
hazardous substance need for physical protection
from temperature extremes or sharp/piercing
objects
- http//www.ehs.berkeley.edu/hs/63-laboratory-safet
y/94-glove-selection-and-usage.html
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21Water based solution, organic solvents, acids and
bases, halogenated hydrocarbons
22Glove Usage
- Wear gloves of a material known to be resistant
to permeation by the substances in use. - Look for an expiration date on individual
packages of gloves. - Before use, check gloves (even new ones) for
physical damage such as tears or pinholes. Check
reusable gloves for previous chemical damage. - Dispose of gloves when they show any sign of
leakage or deterioration. - Select gloves of the correct size and fitting.
- Some gloves, especially lightweight disposables,
may be flammable keep hands well away from
flames or other high temperature heat sources. - Replace gloves periodically, depending on the
frequency of use and their permeation and
degradation characteristics relative to the
substances handled. - Remove gloves before handling objects such as
doorknobs, telephones, pens, and computer
keyboards. - When removing gloves, do so in a way that avoids
skin contact with a possibly contaminated glove
exterior. - Always wash hands after removing gloves.
- Dispose of contaminated gloves properly.
- Do not attempt to re-use disposable gloves.
- http//www.dehs.umn.edu/PDFs/gloves.pdf
23Eye protection
24Eye ProtectionOverview
- Boston Medical Center, EHS and Laboratory Safety
Committee. July 2011 http//www.bu.edu/orccommitt
ees/files/2011/07/LabSafe-NL_July.pdf
25Eye Protection Options
- http//cenblog.org/the-safety-zone/2010/06/eyes-in
-the-lab/
26Goggles vs. Safety Glasses
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
27The Test
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
28Goggles
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
29The Test
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
30Goggles
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
31Goggles
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
32The Test Safety Glasses
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
33Safety Glasses
- Photos courtesy of Michaela Roslawski, Sasha
Schrandt, Kei Fuchigami (Photographer) - St. Olaf College
34Respiratory Hazards
- Is a respirator needed?
- How can you get one?
35Respiratory hazards
- Aerosolization during common lab procedures
e.g., weighing solids for making solutions
Tris, SDS, Ascorbic acid, MES hydrate. - Harmful/irritating to the eyes and lungs.
- PPE
- Gloves, goggles, lab coat. In general read MSDS
before using any chemicals, and possibly
respiratory mask. - Upon exposure
- Eyes Rinse at the eye shower
- Inhalation Move to fresh air, seek medical aid
if experiencing discomfort
36Respiratory Protection Program
- Check the MSDS to determine if a respirator is
needed for the chemicals you are working with. - If use of a respirator is required, DEHS will
provide you with information to enroll in the
Universitys Respiratory Protection Program
through the Office of Occupational Health - Information on the Respiratory Protection Program
can be found at http//www.ohs.umn.edu/rpp/home.h
tml - Minimum requirements for the program include
filling out a health survey and a fit test for
the type of respirator you will be using - Additional information is available through the
website
- http//www.ohs.umn.edu/prod/groups/ahc/_at_pub/_at_ahc/_at_
ohs/documents/asset/ahc_asset_108552.pdf
37Available Resources
38DEHS Contact
- Anna Sitek (Englund)
- E-mail engl0131_at_umn.eduPhone (612)
625-8925Office W-147 Boynton - Research Safety Specialist assigned to our
department, and newly-created DEHS safety contact
for our entire college.She will serve as a
member of our department Safety Committee and
will work with the JST. - Feel free to contact her with any questions!
39JST website
40Dow Safety Academy
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42Have a safety moment?Contribute it to this
collection.
- Send safety moments to jst_at_umn.edu
- with Safety Moment lttopicgt in the subject line.
- Please put content in the provided template
- and cite reliable, credited sources.
- Thank you!
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44Templates
45Safety Moment Title
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