All laboratories using hazardous chemicals are required to comply with. This ruling, commonly referred to as the laboratory standard 29 cfr 1910. We have included information on the use of personal protective equipment ppe, the use and. For those clients who do not a have a need or the resources to own a scale, industrial scale also offers clients a full range of rental scales. Wsdot safety procedures and guidelines manual m 7501. Section 3 chemical safety duke chemical hygiene plan. This general general laboratory safety manual applies to all laboratories at the university of houston. The laboratory safety manual outlines the basic safety requirements and responsibilities of faculty and staff utilizing and responsible for laboratories and laboratory facilities. The department is committed to the safety of its employees. Report all chemical spills, injuries, illnesses, possible overexposures, other incidents, and unsafe conditions to their supervisor and to the appropriate university support groups as described in. Georgia institute of technology laboratory safety manual. However, the panel can be figured with less circuits.
University safety policies in this manual, the university safety manual, the radiation safety manual, and the laser safety policy. The manual begins by discussing general personal safety practices, and then continues with standard and emergency laboratory safety equipment. 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. Safety manual glsm is an essential requirement of an effective comprehensive comprehensive laboratory safety program. Annex i reading register of the laboratory safety manual includes the manual reading registering draft. Check power equipment for safety before putting it into operation. The manual will be updated as new safety information or governmental regulations are obtained. This handbook does not address all ohse issues which may arise during completion of work. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. Over the years, osha has promulgated rules and published guidance to make laboratories increasingly safe for personnel. When these policies and procedures are followed, the. Drh page 11 of 300 management involvement application, our long list of suppliers ensures industrial scales ability to provide a weigh scale solution.
The manual promotes safe and practical laboratory procedures. This standard requires that the employer develop a. Staff in uw laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and the supplemental laboratory specific information. This online manual, in conjunction with your labspecific information, replaces the printed chemical hygiene plan the former. The individual is responsible for the safety of people working in his or her laboratory. Its purpose is to serve as a singular laboratory safety resource for faculty, staff and students. Daniel marcus, for allowing his picture on the cover of this publication.
Since 1991 osha safety manual has worked with thousands of companies both large and small helping them meet todays tougher and more demanding workplace safety requirements and regulationssaving them time and money we can do the same for you. Scientific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidencebased conclusions in order to understand and help make decisions about. Lab manager recently scoured the safety policies of several laboratories to determine some of the most common lab safety rules out there, to help you whether youre developing or updating a set of policies for your own lab. Lifesafety power, inc was formed to address the niche market of providing quality power systems to the security and lifesafety market. The departmental safety booklet must be issued, together with appropriate laboratory safety manual s, to each member of the department who will acknowledge by signature that they have received, read, and will work in accordance with the provisions of the departmental safety booklet and laboratory safety manual s. This manual is available to faculty and staff online, and copies are provided upon request.
This manual does not include in depth information on biological safety, radiological safety, laser safety, or general. No member of staff or visitor shall be allowed to work in a. This laboratory safety manual has been prepared specifically for ut austin by environmental health and safety in collaboration with the faculty research safety advisory committee. Because each lab is different, and processes change routinely, each lab has the responsibility to maintain labspecific safety information and documentation.
Scientific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidencebased conclusions in order to. Responsibility for maintaining the register lies with each laboratory manager. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and health. To have specific responsibility to develop and recommend policies, standards and general direction for the safe storage, use, handling and disposal of hazardous materials in laboratories within the context of the occupational health and safety act or regulations pursuant to that act. The departmental safety rules and safe work procedures shall be itemised in the document, as shall the names of individuals. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to. Laboratories are encouraged to maintain a list of equipment manuals that contain safety information and to require staff to sign. Our safety manuals can be personalized using your industry, state, and company specific. In addition to this manual, all personnel handling chemicals and hazardous materials must follow the osha occupational safety and health administration standards and policies. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental. We also offer a one year subscription service that ensures that you stay updated on all the new osha regulations and changes within your osha.
This document is intended for supervisors, principal investigators and managers who have the primary responsibility for maintaining laboratories under. Basic concepts in laboratory safety practices are covered. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the. Of course, safety rules are only effective when they are enforced.
Laboratory safety manual december 2015 page 8 of 6 1 introduction research and education in laboratories, whether traditional science and engineering or art related involve a variety of hazards. The modern clinical laboratory is a workplace where many hazardous chemicals, complex instrumentation, and potential pathogens are encountered on a daily basis. If laboratory equipment is provided with a manual that includes safety warnings, the manual or at least the safety warnings must be accessible to laboratory personnel. Laboratory safety manuals, to each member of the department who will acknowledge by signature that they have received, read, and will work in accordance with the provisions of the departmental safety booklet and laboratory safety manuals.
Section 3 chemical safety duke chemical hygiene plan introduction. Laboratory safety manual touro university california. User manual westinghouse wve615w 60cm electric builtin oven. Its always important to customize safety and health programs to meet the particular needs of the workplace. Basic compliance allows you to satisfy regulatory agencies i. Avoid carelessness andor horseplay which will not be tolerated. Because each lab is different, and processes change routinely, each lab has the responsibility to maintain lab specific safety information and documentation. Building systems lab safety manual emergency contact information mu health center 1021 hitt st. Westinghouse wve615w 60cm electric builtin oven use manual use guide pdf download or read online. Laboratory safety manual section 3 chemical safety. Always read and understand the user manual and the lab sheets, especially the safety aspects, before starting the experiments. Purpose the intent of the nscc construction safety manual is to provide a written overview of nsccs minimum policies and procedures with respect to occupational health, safety and the environment ohse. Western university laboratory health and safety manual.
Headquartered in the state of new hampshire, the company has additional offices. In depth information can be obtained from the oehs or a number of publications. Safety strives to provide adequate laboratory safety resources to the university community. Western university laboratory health and safety manual april 2020. Laboratory safety manual introduction the university of texas at austin ut austin is committed to maintaining the safest possible laboratories. The environmental health and risk management department ehrm is available to provide assistance and a number of resources. The safety information in this program does not take precedence over any applicable legislation. Abide by all policies and procedures described in any department or laboratoryspecific policies. Osha safety manual was founded by an experienced team of professional safety consultants, doctors and attorneys who came together to create an affordable, professionally written, osha compliant safety manual that is second to none in the industry today. You can also lower your costs by proactively manag. Science safety resource manual 1 1 introduction to science safety developing scientific literacy is a key goal of the bc science curriculum. Georgia institute of technology laboratory safety manual 2. The department of environmental health, safety and sustainability. An understanding of the potential hazards and precautions required in handling of chemicals is of outmost importance in preventing exposure to chemicals and mishaps.
Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. To ensure this commitment is met, the department provides training and. Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete lsm and make it available to laboratory staff. 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. Students, faculty, and staff who have questions regarding manual content and procedures are encouraged to contact. Typical ae panelboard seismic rating meets or exceeds the requirements according to ieee6932005 high level with 1. Safety and health manual osha archive document notice. The uah laboratory safety manual is for use as a general guide in safety for chemical laboratories on the uah campus. This safety manual must be read and the reading should be registered by all laboratory users of ist. Chemical safety wide range of chemicals are used in research laboratories of the institute, each with its own inherent hazards. Typical aqal panelboard seismic rating meets or exceeds the requirements according to ieee6932005 high level with 1. Lab safety manual imam abdulrahman bin faisal university. Review copies for students are available in the school of natural sciences office, monitor desk with material safety data sheets, and lab managers office.
The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for. Laboratory safety manual environment, health and safety. Notify the instructor in case of accident, injury, fire, defective equipment or tools, or any prevailing safety hazard. This is an osha archive document and may no longer represent osha policy. This laboratory safety manual should be used in conjunction with the ehs. Having a strong set of overall laboratory safety rules is essential to avoiding disasters in the lab. Tuca reserves the right to delete, add or amend the contents of this manual. The laboratory safety is a compilation of texas tech university safety policies plan and procedures across scientific disciplines. Western laboratory health and safety manual page 3 of 71 4. Laboratory safety manual duke safety office duke university. In january 1990, the occupational safety and health administration osha released its final ruling on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. Prudent practices in laboratory safety printed september, 2009 a publication by the division of public safety, department of environmental health and safety kansas state university thanks to dr. Occupational hazard regulatory rules will undoubtedly continue to be changed. Use only those tools or machines in which you have completed safety.
Ownership of the company is held by a group of professionals, highly skilled in electronic engineering, high volume electronic manufacturing, and the securitylifesafety industry. However, safety isnt the only thing you can do to reduce your workers compensation costs. The laboratory safety manual was compiled to ensure the university goals in environmental health and safety as they apply to laboratory activities are accomplished. Laboratory safety manual 2018 university of louisville. Evaluate safety and health hazards connected with proposed. Laboratory safety manual december 2015 page 9 of 6 1. Its purpose is to serve as a singular laboratory safety resource for. This laboratory safety manual has been prepared specifically for ut austin by environmental health and.
Please note, this manual is not allencompassing, nor is it a document for compliance. We encourage faculty and researchers to take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of everyone staff, students, visitors and the general public. The safety manual is divided into 10 sections as outlined below. This laboratory safety manual serves as your chemical hygiene plan chp. The responsibility includes compliance with the procedures specified in the laboratory safety manual, establishing laboratory specific operating procedure and policy, and identifying and managing potential future hazards. Do not proceed beyond a caution notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Safety standards and policies this manual specifies laboratory safety policies and standards.
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