The Environmental, Health & Safety Office has compiled this safety
summary in conjunction with the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). All individuals involved with
laboratory activities involving hazardous materials should familiarize themselves with the
complete CHP and use this summary only as a quick reference guide.
1.0 GENERAL
Do not eat, drink, use tobacco
products or apply cosmetics in the lab.
Wash hands thoroughly after
handling laboratory chemicals.
Do not leave Bunsen burners or
other heat sources unattended.
Use approved containers for
heating chemicals.
Use correct heating
techniques.
Learn the locations of fire
extinguishers, eyewash and emergency showers.
Do not work alone while
conducting experiments in the laboratory without pre-authorization.
Use correct techniques when
inserting glass tubing into rubber stoppers.
Secure gas cylinders and
replace the cap when regulator is not in place.
Perform all procedures in a
manner that prevents the production of aerosols.
Always practice "good
housekeeping" techniques in your work area (e.g. clean spills
immediately, wipe down bench top at end of day).
NEVER pipette by
mouth - use a pipette bulb.
2.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (HAZCOM)
Employees must receive
training in the University's HazCom Program.
MSDS's must be readily
accessible for chemicals used in labs.
Students must be informed of
hazards associated with chemicals used in lab.
3.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Wear the required PPE when
conducting laboratory work.
Wear appropriate shoes while
conducting laboratory work.
Use a properly functioning
fume hood when working with toxic or volatile chemicals.
Do not store or place items
on, or around, emergency safety equipment.
4.0 CHEMICAL STORAGE / LABELS / DISPOSAL
Label secondary containers
with the proper chemical information.
Do not use chemicals from an
unlabeled container.
Store all flammable chemicals
in approved storage cabinets.
Do not store incompatible
chemicals together.
Return lab chemicals and
equipment to a proper storage location; do not store items on bench
top.
Use a rubber safety bucket to
transport liquid and/or hazardous chemicals.
Dispose of chemical waste and
contaminated laboratory items as directed by the laboratory
supervisor.
5.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Upon personal contamination by
a hazardous chemical, immediately remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas
with copious amount of water.
Report all chemical exposures,
or chemical spills to the Laboratory Supervisor.
Seek medical attention if
necessary.
Notify UPD in the event of
fire or injury.
NOTICE
Unauthorized experiments are absolutely prohibited! Experiments can only be
authorized by the professor or laboratory supervisor teaching the course. Horseplay,
pranks and other acts of mischief are dangerous and absolutely prohibited. Such acts could
lead to disciplinary actions in accordance with the Student Handbook. |
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