Safety Briefing Mar 2008 Emergencies, accidents and injuries can occur in any setting, at any time, without warning. It is every individual’s responsibility to be prepared physically and psychologically to handle an emergency. Preparation is the key to minimizing the effects of emergencies. Know the evacuation routes from any part of the laboratory. Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all emergency equipment such as chemical shower, eyewash, etc. Any person receiving an injury of any nature shall report it without delay to the CeNSE staff. Important Phone Numbers • Vijay Singh………………………………... 257-3243 • Chuck May…………………………………361-6025 • Brian Wajdyk………………………………257-6401 • University Police…………………………..257-1616 or #UKPD (#8573) from a cell phone • Electrical and Computer Engr. Office…..257-8042 • ON THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CAMPUS CALL 911 FOR POLICE, FIRE, OR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. • Medical Emergencies – If you think a person requires immediate medical attention, always call the UK police at 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD (#8573) • Unconscious Victims: If rescuer is trained in CPR – Yell for help and have someone call 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD (#8573) – Establish Airway. – Check for Breathing. – Check for Circulation. – Start Ventilation or CPR if necessary. • Unconscious Victims: If rescuer is not trained in CPR – Yell for help and have someone call 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD (#8573) • Conscious Victims: – Yell for help and have someone call 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD (#8573) – Do not move patient or allow the patient to move around. – Try to control any heavy bleeding using direct pressure on the wound. – Try to keep the patient from going into shock by maintaining body temperature and elevating the lower extremities if possible. • Always use common sense – If an action seems unsafe then it probably is so please ask your Professor or a member of the CeNSE Staff before you injure your self • Never Work Alone • Always know where both exits are from the space you are using • Always use established safety practices and equipment • Always ask if you are unsure of a procedure the life and limb you save may be yours • Always report safety issues to Brian Wajdyk or Chuck May • CeNSE’s Concern is for your safety and wellbeing not to impede your research. • The user must follow all University of Kentucky safety regulations and must provide MSDS paperwork for all chemicals and gases brought into the facility. Working alone with chemicals, furnaces and CVD equipment is forbidden. If a co-worker momentarily steps out of room then the door should remain open to allow prompt aid in event of a mishap. • Working alone after normal business hours and on weekends is strictly prohibited. • Users must use appropriate safety wear. If performing non-standard procedure you must provide your own safety wear(Which must be approved by CeNSE Staff). • All gas cylinders must be securely fastened!! If researcher is bringing in a new cylinder, they must provide appropriate safety restraints and consult CeNSE Staff. • Wet Bench – The clean benches contain corrosive and potentially life treating chemicals, Proper safety and chemical handing procedures must be followed. Failure to do so will result in appropriate action including expulsion if an accident results in injury. • Dangerously hot quartz looks like cold quartz!! Never touch or grab a quartz tube without knowing how long it has been out of the furnace or feeling for radiant heat from a safe distance. • Explosive gasses such as H2 must be safely diluted. H2 and O2 cannot share the same feed line. If you have any questions on whether a gas you plan to use is safe or not contact CeNSE Staff • Hazardous Material Incidents – Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for all chemicals found in the laboratory. A sample MSDS sheet is provided in Appendix B. Any precautions or special procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency should be followed and relayed to emergency personnel. Small volume spills should be handled using the appropriate containment material found in the lab following the MSDS procedures. • For large volume Hazardous Material Spills beyond the capability of available containment materials, the following procedures should be followed. • Spill or Release Inside the Lab: – – – – Activate the Fire Alarm. Evacuate the area. Notify the UK Police (257-1616) Time and safety permitting, shut down equipment, close doors, secure area and vital records. – Limit activity to protection of lives and evacuation of personnel. • Spill or Release Outside the Lab: – – – – Notify the UK Police (257-1616). Comply with directives from Emergency Personnel. Evacuate the area. Time and safety permitting, shut down equipment, close doors, secure area and vital records. • Chemicals – A wide variety of chemical information exists in the Center. • • • Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) supply all chemical specifications and some safety information. A sample MSDS sheet is provided in Appendix D. An MSDS binder can be found in the blue binder on the cleanroom’s outer room bookshelves, and a binder is on the bookshelf in room 369. If you have any questions concerning a given chemical, consult the MSDS binder and CeNSE staff before using it. You have the right to know all the hazards and risks of any operation you will perform in the laboratory. If your concerns cannot be satisfactorily addressed with the available information, you have the right to refuse to perform any part of an operation that you feel is unsafe. – Prior to working with any chemical, make sure you are properly protected. Rubber gloves and safety goggles must be worn for any work with acids and other corrosive chemicals. Always work with chemicals at the exhausted wet bench. – The clean room gloves you put on when you enter the lab are to prevent particulate contamination. They are not sufficient for protection against chemical burns. Use the chemical gloves provided over your cleanroom gloves to maximize protection. – If immersion or exposure of your gloved hands in caustic or corrosive material is required, leak-check the rubber gloves prior to use. To check for leaks, pressurize each glove with a nitrogen gun and immerse it in water. If bubbles are observed, notify the CeNSE staff and discard them. Gloves should be thoroughly rinsed and dried following use. • Chemical Storage – Do not store the NH4OH or Acetone within 3 feet of the HCl, H2O2, or H2SO4. – In general, acids (HCl, H2SO4) must be kept away from bases (NH4OH), and oxidizers (H2SO4, H2O2) should be kept away from flammables (acetone). – Contact Brian Wajdyk or Chuck May anytime new chemicals are brought to facility. • MSDS are required. • Chemicals must be labeled with contact information (name/phone). – Handling Chemicals • When measuring chemicals, any excess should be stored in a clean, labeled container for future use. It should never be poured back into its reagent bottle since this may contaminate the chemical and damage the next user’s devices. • Chemical Burns – Should you be exposed to chemicals, immediately remove the affected clothing and flush the area with large volumes of water for at least 15 minutes. The emergency shower and/or eye wash station should be used if necessary. Notify a staff member of the exposure as soon as possible. – HF burns are especially hazardous since there may not be any immediate discomfort. These burns are extremely serious and may result in massive tissue damage. Any burning sensation is an indication that damage has begun. If you are exposed to HF, flush the area well and be sure to scrub under and around your fingernails. HF Acid Aid(Calcium Gluconate tube ) on the wet cleaning bench Inhalation of HF has the potential for serious medical complications and medical assistance should be sought immediately. • First Aid – Minor injuries can be treated with the first aid supplies located in the blue first aid cabinet above the sink outside the rear gowning station. • Minor Chemical Spills – Absorbent materials, such as spill control pillows, are located in the white pail on the counter outside the cleanroom, in the event of minor chemical spills. A CeNSE staff member should be contacted as soon as possible regarding the spill. The proper personal protective equipment and MSDS procedures should be observed at all times. • Mixing Chemicals – Never add water to acid. Always Add Acid (AAA) to water. Use containers appropriate for the material. For example, HF should never be in a glass container. Fuming containers should always be used at the wet bench for proper ventilation. Chemical processes should never be left unattended unless absolutely necessary, and then only if clearly labeled with name, date, time, expected return, and the chemicals involved in the process. • Chemical Disposal – Waste disposal containers are available for all chemicals in the lab. Chemicals should never be disposed of by washing down the drain. If you are unable to locate the proper container or it is full, contact the CeNSE staff immediately. • Compressed Gasses – Gas cylinders should not be installed or disconnected by anyone except CeNSE staff. This ensures proper handling and storage. – Nitrogen guns and compressed air are available at various stations in the lab. If not used properly, these tools can inflate the skin like a balloon and tear it away from the underlying tissue. Care should be taken to avoid cuts when spraying nitrogen or compressed air. • Fire Hazards – The ignition of flammable gases, solvents or combustible materials may result in laboratory fires. A water bath should always be used to heat flammable organics. Hot plates should be located so as to minimize exposure to flammable sources. Avoid water around electrical appliances. – In the event of a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm and follow evacuation procedures. • Electrical Safety – Electrical wiring is to completed by CeNSE staff only. Know the locations of the circuit breakers and electrical disconnects for the equipment you are using. In the case of electrocution, do not touch the individual. Disable the power immediately by opening the appropriate circuit breaker or disconnect. Contact CeNSE staff immediately. • Lab Etiquette – Laboratory etiquette is essential for the safe and efficient operation of the CeNSE. Always observe the proper gowning and de-gowning procedures. The work area should always be free of unlabeled containers, used gloves, dirty containers, etc. Any equipment problem should be reported to CeNSE staff. Never operate equipment for which you have not received training. • Evacuation – Proceed to your nearest exit or alternate exit if necessary. Do not stop to remove suit, however booties may be removed to improve movement. Shut all doors as you leave. – If you are unable to immediately evacuate the CeNSE, notify UK Police (257-1616) as to your location. – Communicate locations of all fire/medical/hazardous situations and of situations where laboratory staff or persons requiring special assistance remain on site to emergency personnel (257-1616). – Proceed quietly and orderly. – Do not use elevators. – Do not open door if heat or if smoke is present. – Once outside, assemble at a designated area and stay there. CeNSE staff or other university personnel will need to tally those present. • Required Clean room Attire – Inside Clean Room attire: • • • • Shoe Covers Gloves Suit Safety Goggles Hairnet – Wet Bench attire: in addition to Clean Room Attire • Apron • Acid Gloves – Diffusion Furnace attire : in addition to Clean Room Attire • Glass Thermal Gloves