TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1
MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION I: SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
HEALTH CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MATH & SCIENCE
RG Campus Dean ............................................................................................................................... 3
Health Career Program Coordinators .............................................................................................. 3
Health Career Instructors ................................................................................................................... 3
Health Career Staff/ Laboratory Assistants..................................................................................... 3
1.1 EPCC OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY (ORMS) .................................. 4
EPCC Safety Corps ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 EPCC SAFETY POLICY 5.01.05.34 (Copy).................................................................................... 5
1.3 EPCC PREVENTION OF HEALTH-RELATED EXPOSURE TO COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES 2.01.03.22 (Copy) .............................................................................................................. 6
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2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
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SECTION II: SAFETY TRAINING
SAFETY AWARENESS ...................................................................................................................... 8
SAFETY TRAINING............................................................................................................................ 9
EPCC- OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY TRAINING ........................... 9
SAFETY CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS ........................................................................................ 10
SAFETY INSPECTIONS................................................................................................................... 11
Inspection Checklist (sample) ........................................................................................................... 12
ACCIDENT PREVENTION ............................................................................................................. 13
HAZARD CATEGORIES ................................................................................................................. 13
Unsafe Acts .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Unsafe Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 13
THE TEXAS HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (Copy) ..................................... 14
SECTION III: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
3.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ..................................................................... 17
Safety Goggles ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Hearing Conservation (Ear Protection) .......................................................................................... 17
Gloves ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Face Masks........................................................................................................................................... 17
Protective Clothing ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................... 18
Eye Wash Station ............................................................................................................................... 18
First Aid Kit ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Safety Cabinets.................................................................................................................................... 18
Fume Hood ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Fire Blankets ....................................................................................................................................... 19
SECTION IV – GENERAL SAFETY CONCERNS AND PROCEDURES
4.0 LABORATORY SAFETY AND HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION SIGNS .................. 20
4.1 PERSONAL HYGIENE ....................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 CUTS AND PUNCTURES ................................................................................................................ 22
4.3 DISPOSAL OF BROKEN GLASS AND SHARPS .................................................................... 22
4.4 STORAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.5 ELECTRICAL CONCERNS ............................................................................................................. 23
4.6 SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS PREVENTION ............................................................................. 25
4.7 PROPER LIFTING ............................................................................................................................ 26
4.8 OFFICE SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 26
4.9 ACCIDENT REPORTING ................................................................................................................ 27
Steps to Report an Accident ............................................................................................................ 27
4.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING SAMPLE FORMS ........................................................................... 28
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SECTION V – EMERGENCIES AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS ................................................................................... 35
CLASSROOM/LABORATORY EMERGENCIES PREPARATION .................................. 35
EMERGENCY MEASURES ............................................................................................................. 35
FIRE PREVENTION .......................................................................................................................... 36
Fire Prevention Safety Checklist..................................................................................................... 36
FIRE EXTINGUISHER .................................................................................................................... 37
Fire Extinguisher Classification ...................................................................................................... 37
Fire Extinguisher Operation ............................................................................................................ 38
SECTION VI – EVACUATION PLAN
6.0 EVACUATION AND EMERGENCY PLANNING .................................................................... 39
6.1 FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES .......................................................................................... 39
6.2 CLASSROOM EVACUATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 40
Helping Persons with Disabilities ................................................................................................... 40
6.3 BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................. 40
6.4 RECEIVING SUSPICIOUS MAIL .................................................................................................. 41
6.5 BOMB THREAT ................................................................................................................................... 41
6.6 RADIOLOGICAL HAZARDS ......................................................................................................... 42
6.7 BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL EXPOUSURE ......................................................................... 42
6.8 NATURAL DISASTERS ................................................................................................................... 42
SECTION VII – DEALING WITH BIOLOGICAL SPILLS
7.0 BIOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES ..................................................................................................... 43
Small Spills ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Large Spills ......................................................................................................................................... 43
SECTION VIII - DEALING WITH CHEMICALS EMERGENCIES
8.0 CHEMICAL SPILLS PREVENTION ............................................................................................ 44
8.1 CHEMICAL SPILLS AND LEAKS ................................................................................................ 44
Small Non-Flammable Spills .......................................................................................................... 45
Flammable Spills ............................................................................................................................... 45
Hazardous Chemical Spills .............................................................................................................. 46
8.2 CHEMICAL SPILLS ON PERSONS ............................................................................................. 46
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CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY........................................... 47
PROPER STORAGE OF CHEMICALS........................................................................................ 47
SAFETY TRAINING ON CHEMICAL HAZARDS .................................................................. 47
CHEMICAL LIST LOCATION ....................................................................................................... 47
“RIGHT TO KNOW” REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEES ....................... 47
SECTION IX- MERCURY SPILLS
9.0 SOURCES OF MERCURY ............................................................................................................... 48
9.1 WHAT NEVER TO DO ABOUT MERCURY SPILLS ............................................................. 48
9.2 WHAT TO DO AFTER MERCURY SPILLS .............................................................................. 48
SECTION X - GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION (GHS)
10.0 GHS CHANGES ................................................................................................................................. 49
10.1 REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS's) ............................... 51
10.2 LOCATION OF SDS's ...................................................................................................................... 52
SECTION XI - DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
11.0 IDENTIFYING HAZARDOUS WASTE ..................................................................................... 53
11.1 SAFE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE .......................................................................... 53
11.2 CHEMICAL LIST AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR HEALTH CAREER
PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................ 54
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................. 56
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division. It is the intent of the
DivisiontoassistallfacultyandstaffinaccomplishingyoursafetygoalsandbeanexampletoourHealth
Career,MathandSciencestudentswhilewearehere.
ThisDivisionHealthCareer'sSafety Manualwas developedforyour guidanceandinformation anditis
intendedtoserveasstartingpointforgoodsafetypracticesandbasicsafetymeasureswithinourprograms
andacademiccommunity.
Oneofthe goalsofHealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&ScienceDivisionistoprovideskillstraining
andpromoteasafeandefficientenvironmentinwhichtolearnandwork.HealthCareer'sSafetyManualis
designated to minimize exposure of students, faculty and staff to hazardous situations in the academic
setting.Pleaseworkwiththeprogramtocreateandmaintainthisenvironment.
ThisHealthCareer'sSafetyManualappliestoalldepartmentsthatareexposedtopotentiallyhazardous
situations,andisdirectedtowardsstudentswhoparticipateinourclassesthatrequiretheuseofharmful
materials.Studentshavetherighttoknowabouthazardoussituationsthatmayexistintheinstructional
setting;therefore,allfaculty,staffandstudentsarerequiredtoexercisecautionandcommonsensewhen
workinginourcampusandlaboratoryspaces.Eachemployeehastheresponsibilityforhis/hersafety,as
wellasthesafetyofhis/herfellowemployees.Thiscanbeachievedthroughthecontinuouseffortsofall
employees becoming familiar with the hazards of his/her job and taking proper precautions to insure
his/hersafety.As in any occupation that requires the use of moving parts, chemicals, and electricity, all faculty,
staff and students are required to exercise caution and common sense when working in our campus and laboratory
spaces.
ThiscommitmenttosafetywillenhancethesuccessoftheCollege’sSafetyProgramanditscommitmentto
safetyintheworkplace.Pleasereaditandbecomefamiliarwiththeprocedurestobeundertakeninthe
caseofaninjuryoranemergency.
REMEMBERTHATCOMMONSENSEANDRESPECTFOROTHERSISAGOODSTARTINGPOINT
INAVOIDINGINJURIESANDACCIDENTS.
Dr.PaulaR.Mitchell
DeanRGCampus
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EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HEALTH CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
MATH & SCIENCES DIVISION
MISSION STATEMENT
Mission
ItisthemissionoftheHealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&ScienceDivisiontoprovideeducationalopportunities
thatprepareindividualstoimprovetheirpersonalqualityoflifeandtocontributetotheireconomicallyandculturally
diversecommunity.
Vision
TheHealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&ScienceDivisionistheprimarysourceoftechnologicallyadvancedhealth
professionaleducationforagrowingandculturallydiverseborderpopulation,alocalresourceforcommunityhealthcare
services;andacontributortomedical/scienceresearchasappropriateforacommunitycollege.
Philosophy
The Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science Division meets the community’s need by providing
opportunitiesforindividualstobecomequalifiedmembersofahealthcareprofessionortopursueacareerrelatedto
mathorscience.TheDivisionprovidesqualityeducationutilizingstateoftheartinstructionalmethodologies,equipment,
andlifelonglearning.TheDivisionofHealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&Scienceofferavarietyofstateand
nationallyaccreditedprograms.LibraryservicesattheRioGrandecampusareanintegralpartoftheservicesprovided
tothecommunityandourstudents.
Goals
 Provide a standard of excellence in the education of students seeking careers related to healthcare, math, or
science.
 Providethecommunitywithqualifiedmembersofahealthcareprofession.
 Provideeducationalandprofessionalhealthcareservicestothecommunity.
 Provide effective, innovative and alternative instructional methodologies in the implementation of quality
educationintheHealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&SciencePrograms.
 Develop and coordinate an effective system for the recruitment of students into Health Career & Technical
Education,Math&Sciencecourses/programs.
 Improvestudentretention,programcompletionandstudentskilldevelopmentintheHealthCareer&Technical
Education,Math&Sciencecourses/programs.
 Provideanon‐goingsystematicfacultyandstaffdevelopmentplanwhichpromotesthegoalsoftheDivisionof
HealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&Science.
 Assistintheplanning,andimplementationofprojectsrelatedtoborderhealth.
 Promotearticulationanddualcreditopportunitieswithareasecondaryandpost‐secondaryinstitutions.
 Providecompetency‐basededucationinHealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&Sciencecourses/programs.
 Supportlife‐longlearningandcareerprogression.
 Encourageactivitieswhichpromoteeffectiveutilizationofpersonnel,space,suppliesandequipmentinexpanding
andmaintainingqualitycourses/programs.
 Recruitandretainqualifiedfacultyinmath,scienceandhealthcareerandtechnicaleducationcourses/programs.
 Supportresearcheffortsaffectingborderhealthissues
 Provideasolidfoundationinmathandsciencecourseswhichenablesstudentstotransfertoanassociatedegree
inamathorsciencerelatedareaofconcentrationeligibleformid‐leveltechnicalpositionsinbusinessandindustry.
 Provideinstructionalsupportthroughexcellentlibraryservicesandresources.
 ProvidequalityhealthcaretothepublicinselectedareasthroughtheRioGrandeBoardHealthClinic.
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SECTION I
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
1.0 HEALTH CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MATH & SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
RGCampusDeanhastakentheresponsibilitytoestablishandmaintainaneffectivesafetyprogram
andtoarrangeandpromoteasafeinstructionalenvironmentthroughoutRGcampus.Shehas
developedasafetymanualthatisapplicabletoeverydepartment.Thepurposeistoprovidesafety
information,tocommunicatesafelaboratorypractices,andproperwastedisposalsafety.ItistheRG
Deans’goaltohaveasafetyphysicalenvironmentthroughoutRGcampustoobserveEPCCsafety
regulationsandtobeincompliancewithstatelaws.Recordsidentifyingfacilitiesandequipmentthat
presentahealthorsafetyhazardmustbereportedtotheRGDeanincaseitbecomesnecessaryto
replace,upgrade,oraddadditionalitemsofequipment.RGDeaninconjunctionwithprogram
coordinatorsoverseesthatsafetyrecommendationsarefollowedtoensureaproperandsafe
workingenvironment.RGDeanmustbudgetandpassthisinformationtothenexthigherlevelof
administration.
HealthCareerProgramCoordinatorsareresponsiblefordevelopingastudentsafetyprogram.
Eachdepartmentisresponsibleforwritingoperationalprocedurestosafeguardthestudent.Student
safetymanualshouldcoverspecificmaterialsusedwithinthatparticulardepartment,includingSDS
sheets.Alldepartmentsshouldincludeintheirsafetymanualwhattodoincaseoffire,and/oran
emergencyevacuation.
Health Career Instructors of Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and Health Career
Programs are responsible for the supervision of a safety program. Instructors must participate in
appropriate training programs and are responsible for performing their jobs safely. Untrained
studentsshouldnotbepermittedtoworkwithchemicals,hazardousmaterialsandothermaterials
used during laboratory classes. Instructors should be responsible for no more than twenty‐five
studentsatonetimeforthesafetyofalaboratoryclasses.Theinstructorand/orlaboratoryassistant
shouldbeinthelaboratoryfortheentireclassperiodwhilestudentsaredoinglaboratorywork.
Instructors have a professional and moral obligation to minimize hazardous before an exercise is
presentedtoastudent.Allinstructorsshouldbeknowledgeableaboutthehazardsinthecoursethey
areteaching.Instructionswillbedocumentedinthesyllabusforthecourse,withanindicationofthe
time devoted to such laboratory class. A manual or handouts used in the course must indicate the
existence of the hazardous as part of the written procedure. Any manual or handouts lacking
informationasanintegralwrittenpartoftheproceduremustbesupplementedwiththenecessary
information
DivisionStaff/LaboratoryAssistantsareexpectedtohaveknowledgeonCollegesafetypolicies,
procedures and responsibilities. They are responsible for updating SDSs for the use of chemicals,
hazardous materials and equipment in their labs. They will allocate time to safety handle any
hazardous materials when setting up experiments, and supervise students during laboratory
assignments. They have the responsibility to report any equipment malfunction and correct any
conditionsthatmayresultinpersonalinjury.Laboratoryassistantshavetheresponsibilitytonotify
EPCCOfficeofRiskManagementandSafety(ORMS)ofanyaccidentorincidenttostudent,personalor
theenvironmentcausedbyanychemicalorhazardousmaterial.Documentanyaccidentsandsubmit
areporttotheirsupervisorsandORMSoffice.
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1.1EPCC OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY (ORMS)
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DevelopsproceduresforimplementationoftheSafetyProgramwithinputfromtheDistrict
SafetyCommitteemembers.
SubmitthefinalrecommendationstothePresidentforapproval.
RecommendandpublishchangestoSafetyProgram,theSafetyManual,andProcedures.
Periodicallymonitorinformationpublishedbygovernmentandotheragenciesinorderto
maintainuptodatetrainingprogramsandmaterialsnecessaryforcompliance.
Establishreportingsystemstomonitorandcoordinatestafftraining.
EnsureasafeworkingenvironmentforCollegeemployees.
Ensurethatsafeworkandpracticesareunderstoodfollowedbyallpersonnel,overseesthat
properadministrativecontrolsareinplacetoreduceexposuretohazardoussubstances,and
thatappropriateprotectiveequipmentisprovidedandutilizedbyemployees.
Maintainandsupplynecessaryfirstaidsuppliesforusebyemployeesinthesafeconductof
theirwork.
Evaluatereportsofunsafeconditionsorpracticesandsafetycomplaintstodetermine
whetheranycorrectiveactionisrequired.Submitrecommendationstotheappropriate
departmentoradministratorforcorrection.
Makerecommendationforsafetyprocedures,equipment,facilities,tools,personalprotective
equipment,etc.
ProvidessafetyorientationconcerningtheCollege'sSafetyPolicytoallnewlyhired
employees.
Laboratorypersonnelwillreceivetrainingconcerningsafetyproceduresthroughcontinuing
educationorbycorrespondingsupervisorpriortoworkinginthelab.
Intheeventthatacomplaintofeminenthazardtopersonsorpropertyisfound.TheSafety
Officewillorderimmediatecorrectionoftheunsafecondition.
EPCCSafetyCorps‐SafetyCorpsworkwithandaresupervisedbytheOfficeof
RiskManagementandSafetybymaintainingasafeworkplace.Theyattendsafetytraining
andtheirresponsibilityrestjointlywithinstructors,immediatelaboratorysupervisorsand
students.ThesafetyCorpsconsistsofmemberswhoarecollegeemployees(fulltime/part
time;faculty/staff)thatvolunteertobethe“handsandheartsofthecollege”.Incaseofan
emergencysituation,theywillassistandfollowEPCCPDinstructions.THEYASSISTwhen
evacuatingabuildingintheeventofafire,bombthreat,orotheremergency.THEYHELP
BYGuidingemployees,students,visitors,facultyandstafftosafeareas,andNOTIFYTHEM
WHENtore‐enterthebuilding.Theirinstructionsmustbefollowedduringanemergency
and/orevacuation.
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1.2CopyofEPCCPolicy5.01.05.34‐SafetyProgram
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1.3 Copy of EPCC Procedure: 2.01.03.22-Prevention of Health-Related Exposure to Communicable Diseases
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROCEDURE
For information, contact Institutional
Effectiveness: (915) 831-2614
2.01.03.22
Prevention of Health-Related Exposure to Communicable Diseases
OBJECTIVE:
To outline guidelines to protect students, faculty, and staff from unnecessary risk of communicable disease exposure.
PROCEDURE:
The most recent guidelines on standard precautions from Centers for Disease Control will be followed in all oncampus and off-campus clinical learning experiences. If affiliate procedures exceed minimum recommendations,
affiliate procedures will be followed. The following general preventive guidelines apply in all situations.
I.
Students, faculty, and staff participating in situations requiring direct (patient) contact will utilize protective accessories such as
gloves, masks, gowns, and eye goggles. Use of these accessories is necessary when there is potential contact with blood or
other body fluids.
II.
Protective devices will be available in appropriate instructional laboratories and clinical affiliates. In certain circumstances,
students may be required to purchase items through the College bookstore or other locations.
III.
Storage devices for needles or other objects that are contaminated by blood or other body fluids will be disposed of in
biohazard containers as provided by the College and/or the clinical affiliate.
IV.
Faculty, staff, and students at risk of contracting infectious diseases because of their possible high exposure to them will be
familiar with the sources and methods of transmissions as well as the proper techniques to utilize in preventing their
transmission.
V.
All students and faculty in health-related programs must complete the on-line community orientation annually.
VI.
All personnel will utilize the following standard precautions when providing patient care during clinical or laboratory
experience:
A.
Obtain an adequate medical history. Although it is important to take a medical history, the health care provider
should treat all patients as potential sources of infection even when the medical history is negative.
B.
Use protective attire and barrier techniques. The health care provider will use protective attire and barrier techniques
whenever there is a possibility of coming in contact with body fluids such as blood or saliva, exudates from wounds
or sores, and body excrements, or when touching mucous membranes or infected tissues. These barrier techniques
include the use of gloves; gowns, surgical masks, and protective eye wear or face shields.
C.
Hand washing. Always scrub using an approved technique before the first patient, between patient contacts, after
touching inanimate objects likely to be contaminated by blood or saliva from patient and before leaving the patient
treatment area. Hand sanitizers may be used in lieu of hand washing if there are no visible sores on the hand.
D.
Appropriate use and care of sharp instruments. Items such as needles, scalpels, blades, and sharp instruments should
be considered as potentially infective and must be handled with extraordinary care to prevent unintentional injuries.
For instance:
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Use disposable instruments such as needles and scalpel blades whenever possible and then dispose of these
items in such a way as to prevent possible injury and infection to all persons, (including the janitorial staff)
that might come in contact with these instruments. Sharp instruments should be placed in punctureresistant containers for disposal.
2.
Prevent needle sticks by recapping needles even if the treatment provider might want to reuse the needle
later during the same treatment procedure on the patient not recapping needles and promptly disposing of
needles in appropriate Bio Hazard containers.
3.
Use heavy duty rubber gloves when cleaning contaminated sharp instruments of gross debris. Use
ultrasonic cleaners whenever possible.
Disinfect or sterilize instruments.
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1.
Instruments that normally penetrate soft tissue and/or bone must be cleaned and sterilized after each use.
The sterilization should be accomplished by approved methods using manufacturer’s recommendations
vapor. The adequacy of these sterilizers should be verified by the periodic use of spore-testing devices.
2.
Instruments that are not intended to penetrate soft tissue, but may come in contact with soft tissue should be
sterilized if possible. If such sterilization is not feasible these instruments should at least receive a highlevel disinfection. The disinfectant should be one that is registered with the EPA as a high level
disinfectant. Check the label.
F.
Decontaminate environmental surfaces at the completion of work activities on each patient. All surfaces that may
have become contaminated with patient fluids or exudates should be wiped with an absorbent toweling to remove
extraneous organic material and then disinfected with a suitable germicide. This germicide should be registered with
the EPA and classified as tuberculocidal.
G.
Cover surfaces that may be contaminated by blood or other body fluids with impervious-backed paper, aluminum
foil, or clear plastic wrap. Remove, discard, and replace these coverings between patients.
H.
Dispose of contaminated wastes. All sharp instruments to be discarded, and any material such as gauze that has been
contaminated with blood or other material from the patient should be disposed of with special precaution.
Contaminated fluids may be poured into a drain connected to the sewer system. Contaminated wastes should be
disposed of in accordance with local or state environmental regulatory agency requirements.
VII.
Students and faculty with exudative lesions should avoid direct patient care or handling of patient care equipment until the
condition is resolved.
VIII.
Chemical germicides at manufacturer’s recommended dilutions will be used to decontaminate spins of blood and other body
fluids. Gloves will be worn during the cleaning procedures.
IX.
Soiled linen will be handled as little as possible and bagged.
X.
Waste which includes blood, exudates, or secretions will be placed in a red, plastic bag to be incinerated or autoclaved.
XI.
An individual with exposure (parenteral or mucous membrane) to blood or other body fluids should obtain serologic tests for
hepatitis or HIV infection and medical follow-up for any febrile illness occurring within 12 weeks. All medical treatments and
tests will be at the individual's expense or as covered by individual health insurance. An incident report should be completed at
the affiliate and at the College. A written counseling form indicating the individual has been advised of the need for medical
follow up and testing will be placed in the student’s program file.
XII.
Fit-Testing and Purchase of N-95 Masks
A.
Students and faculty will be required to be fit-tested for an appropriate sized N-95 Mask for use as required by
clinical affiliates and /or in preparation for emergency situations.
B.
Fit-Testing will be performed by trained faculty and staff in the Emergency Medical Technology Program.
C.
N-95 Masks will be purchased at the student’s expense as one of the mandatory equipment requirement for identified
health career programs.
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The cost of faculty and staff N-95 Masks will be charged to the appropriate program budget through a journal entry.
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SECTION II
SAFETY TRAINING
2.0 SAFETY AWARNESS
ItistheresponsibilityoftheInstructorandLaboratoryAssistanttobeattentivetonewstudents
using the laboratory for the first time and to recognize potential dangers in the laboratory
experiments/workstudentsplantocarryouttoensurethatappropriateprecautionsarefollowed.
Facultyhastheresponsibilitytotrainstudentsinsafelaboratorypractices.Studentsareexpected
to comply with safety rules and to participate conscientiously in any training exercises.
Furthermore,studentshavetheresponsibilitytoseekadviceandguidancewhenevertheyarein
doubtofasafetyproceduresorpotentialhazardsbeforetheyperformanytestorlaboratorywork.
Inordertokeepasafeenvironmentduringclasses,students,facultyandstaffmustbeeducatedand
awareofhazardousmaterialsusedduringlaboratoryexercises/sessions.
Trainingisrequiredforfaculty,staffandstudentswhoareexposedtohazardousmaterialsaswell
asinthesafehandlinganddisposalofchemicalsduringclinicsandlaboratorysessions.
SDSSheetsmustbeavailableineverylaboratoryandlabelsmustbeunderstood.
Theinvolvementofstudentsinlaboratoryclassesshouldbesupervisedclosely,but,ofcourse,not
obstructively;discussthehazardsinvolvedintheassignments/experiments;mentionhazardsthat
inthehandsofabeginnercouldhavefatalconsequences.
Asafetymemorandummustbedevelopedbyeachprogramandkeptinaspecialfolderfor
accreditation purposes. Program coordinator must keep training records and signed
memorandumsofstudents,work‐studies,newfullandparttimefacultyandstaffwithinthe
departmentfor5years.(Allsafetymemorandumsshouldbesignedanddated).
SAFETYMEMORANDUM
(Print Name) I _______________________________ have read and will comply with the instructions
regardingsafetyinthelaboratory,thewearingofpersonalprotectiveequipment;andIamaware
ofthesignificanceandthenecessityoftheSafetyDataSheets.
Program/ClassName:_______________________________
StudentSignature:___________________________
Coordinator/Instructor’sName:__________________________________
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2.1 SAFETY TRAINING
EachHealthCareer&TechnicalEducation,Math&Sciencedisciplineisresponsiblefordetailingthe
specificsafetytrainingrequiredforitsfacultyandstaff. ASafetyManualisavailabletofacultyand
stafftroughRGDivisionoffice.
ProgramCoordinatorsareresponsibleforafullsafetyprogramimplementation,butEPCC‐ORMSis
alwaysavailableforconsultationanddevelopmentofspecializedtrainingprograms.
ItisimportantthatProgramcoordinatorsandfacultyknowhowtotrainandsupervisestudentsin
thesafeandproperwaystoperformlaboratoryassignments.Allstudentsmustbegivensufficient
instructionwithrespecttolaboratoryassignmentstoenablethemtounderstandthetaskstobe
performed.
2.2 EPCC- OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY (ORMS) TRAINING
TheEPCC‐ORMSwillgladlyofferassistancetoanydepartmentthatneedshelpinselectingor
using training aids, such as: Films, slides, DVD's and videotapes (such training materials are
intendedtocomplementadepartmentaltrainingsession,andshouldnotbesubstitutedasthe
entire core of a safety training session). Printed materials such as: General safety, pamphlets,
posters,signsandstickersareavailablefreeofcharge.However,moreexpensivetrainingmedia
maybeacquiredbyindividualdepartments.Mostoftheseitemsmaybeorderedfromoutside
agencies such as the National Safety Council, Texas Safety Association, or the National Fire
ProtectionAssociation.
Faculty and staff commitment to safety begins with their initiative to attend safety training
programsdesignedtoimprovetheworkplaceandtheenvironment.Coordinatorsshouldtakean
activeroleinplanningtrainingfortheirfacultyandstaff.ContacttheORMStoscheduletraining
sessionsatleasttwoweeksinadvance.TheORMSoffersthefollowingtrainingclasses:
 FireSafety‐thiscourseisdesignedtohelpemployeespreventfiresandtolearnthe
evacuationprocess,whetheratworkorathome.
 Office Safety - The employee will learn to recognize and avoid potentially harmful
office practices.
 OfficeErgonomics‐thiscourseassiststhesupervisorinbeingabletorecognizeimproper
workpracticesandtolearnmethodstocreateasafeworkareaforemployees,helpsthe
employeeinadjustingtheirworkstationforcomforthealth,andsafety.
 PortableFireExtinguisherUse‐thiscourseisdesignedtoinstructtheemployeeonthe
properuseofaportablefireextinguisherandwhentouseaportablefireextinguisher.
 EmergencyEvacuations‐thiscourseisdesignedtoeducatetheemployeeinsafe
evacuationincaseoffireorotheremergency.
 HeatStress‐thiscoursehelpstheemployeetoknowthesymptomsandremediesofheat
stress.
 ProperLifting‐thiscourseteachestheemployeenotonlyhowtoliftsafelybutvarious
typesofliftingtechniques.
 HazardousCommunications‐thiscourseisdesignedtoenabletheemployeetosafely
workwithsomehazardousmaterials.
 LadderSafety‐thiscourseteachesemployeeshowtoselectandproperlyuseladders.
***NOTE: Topics are subject to change.
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2.3 SAFETY CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS
Asanyoccupationthatrequirestheuseofmovingparts,chemicals,andelectricity,allfaculty,staff
andstudentsarerequiredtoexercisecautionandcommonsensewhenworkinginourcampuses
andlaboratoryspacestomakeourclassroomsanenjoyableplacetolearn.Pleaseworkwiththe
programtocreateandmaintainthisenvironment.Anyemployeeorstudentshouldreport
suspectedunsafeconditionsorpracticestotheirsupervisor,departmenthead,instructor,or
ORMS.
WhencontactingtheORMS,thefollowinginformationshouldbemadeavailablebytheperson
filingthecomplaint:
 Descriptionoftheunsafeconditionorpractice.
 Locationoftheconditionorpractice(campus,building,roomnumber,etc.)
 Whateffecttheconditionofpracticehashadorwhateffectitislikelytohaveonpersons
orproperty.
 Complainant'snameandtelephonenumberforfollow‐uppurposes.
Ifnecessary,ORMSwillinvestigatesuspectedunsafeconditionorpracticeand:
 Willrecommendanycorrectiveaction.
 WillcontactthecomplainantandadvisethemoftheORMS'sfindingsand
recommendations.
 Willfollow‐uptoensurecompliancewithcorrectiverecommendations.
NOTE: Physical Plant should be notified first concerning College sites that are unsafe or areas in need of
repair or replacement parts.
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2.4 SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Everywell‐managedlaboratoryconductssafetyinspectionsonanorganizedandplannedbasis.
Typically,afteradramaticclosecalloraseriousaccident,otherlaboratoriesconductsafety
inspections.Thepurposeineithercaseisthesame:topreventfutureaccidents.Thisrequiresthat
asafetyinspectionbeeffective;buteverylaboratoryisunique,andonlyasafetyinspection
designedtofittheneedsoftheindividual laboratoryislikelytopreventaccidentseffectively.
Eachlaboratoryisdifferent,andnofixedinspectioncanberecommended.Guidelinesforsuch
detailedparticularscannotbefoundinanybook,butmustbedevelopedbyeachHealthProgram
coordinator,instructorsandpersonsinvolved,intheirownlaboratoryenvironment
Asafetyinspectionistypicallyawalk‐throughbyORMSandprogramrepresentativewhopause
hereandthere,notingviolationsofpublishedsafetyrulesandmarkingoffitemsonachecklist.
Asafetyinspectionshouldbeuptodatewithgoodsafetypractices.Itishelpfulifinadditionto
notinginfractions,theinspectingteamcommendsobservedexemplarysafeactsandconditions.
 TheORMSinspectsfacilities,equipment,andpracticestodeterminethelevelsofsafetyat
theCollege.Thesecanberegularlyscheduledinspections,inspectionsrequiredbycodes
orordinances,orinspectionsdoneinresponsetoaccidents,orsafetycomplaints,orassist
intheaccreditingprocess.Regularlyscheduledinspectionsshouldbeperformednoless
thansemi‐annually.
 Intheeventthatconditionsofimminentthreattopersonsorpropertyarefound,the
ORMSwillorderimmediatecorrectionoftheunsafecondition.
 Asapartoftheinspectionprocess,firedrillsareconductedperiodicallyinorderto
evaluatetheevacuationprocessandinsurethatthealarmsystemsarefunctioning
properly.ThefiredrillsareconductedatallCollegeDistrictfacilities.
Everysafetyinspectionshouldhaveafollow‐uptoensurethatrecommendationsofthat
inspectionareimplemented.Asafetyinspectionisnotsolelytoimprovesafety;itisalsoto
improvesafetyinsuchamannerthateventuallygoodsafetyispracticedwhetherornotan
announcedinspectionisimminent.
POINTEDQUESTIONS
Ageneralwaytodevelopsafetyauditsandtocarryoutsafetyinspectionsistopreparedetailed
writtenanswerstoashortsetofpointedquestions,suchasthefollowing.
 Whatproblemorwhatareashouldbeinspectedoraudited?
 Whyshouldthisproblemorareareceivepriority?
 Whatarcthecriticalfactorsinvolvedintheproblemorarea?
 Whatareotherfactorsthatarcinvolved?Clarifywhytheyarenotcritical.
 Whowilldeveloptheauditorcarryouttheinspection?Justifytheselectionoftheperson
orassignedpersontothetask.
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SafetyInspectionChecklist(Sample)
FacilitiesSafetyandHousekeepingInspectionReportThislistingisnotintendedtobecomplete.
Useitasaguidewhenpreparingasimilarlistforyourusethatappliestoyoursituation.
Date_______________
ProgramName__________________________Bldg./Room#__________
Areasofinspection Commentsandrecommendations*
1
Benchtops _______________________________
2
Areasundersinks _______________________________
3
Cabinets,drawers,shelves _______________________________
(Chemicalsproperlystored)
4
HoodsandOtherventilation
_______________________________
5
Windowledges
_______________________________
6
Wallsandfloors
_______________________________
7
Safetyglasses,faceshields, _______________________________
8
Protectiveclothing _______________________________
9
Fireextinguishers _______________________________
10 Compressedgascylinders _______________________________
11 Brokenglassware:Destroy?Repair?
_______________________________
12 Tubingandhoses:condition?Properuse? _______________________________
13 "NoSmoking"and"NoEating"signs
_______________________________
14 Guardsonmovingequipment
______________________________
15 Interlocks _______________________________
16 Conditionofequipment
_______________________________
17 Refrigerators
_______________________________
18 Electriccords,otherwiring _______________________________
19 Eyewashesandsafetyshowers
_______________________________
20 Storageofperoxide‐formingchemicals
_______________________________
21 Storageofchemicalsinworkarea _______________________________
22 Storageofchemicalsinstoragearea
_______________________________
23 Evaluationofamountofsuppliesandequipment _______________________________
24 Laboratorydesks,bookshelves
_______________________________
25 SDS'savailability
_______________________________
26 Officehousekeeping
_______________________________
27 Other
_______________________________
Actionstakenandotherrecommendations: _______________________________
Inspectionmadeby: _______________________________
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2.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Preventionofaccidentsisatwo‐stepprocess:
 Identificationofhazards
 Controloreliminationoftheidentifiedhazard.
Anaccidentwhichisabouttohappenmaybefataloranearmissorsomewhereinbetween:
 Itiswisertoidentifyandcontroloreliminatehazardswithregularsafetyinspectionsand
auditsinadvanceoftheeventratherthanafteraninjury.
2.6 HAZARD CATEGORIES
Hazardsareoftenclassifiedintotwocategories,thoseduetounsafeactsbypersonsandthose
duetounsafeconditionsintheworkplace.
UnsafeActs
Hazardsarisingfromunsafeactsaremoreprevalentthanhazardsrelatedtounsafeconditions.
Theselaboratoryexamplesofunsafeactsareillustrative.
 Violationsofsafetyrules
 Operatingequipmentwithoutpropertrainingorwithoutauthority.
 Alteringsafetydevicessoastomaketheminoperative.
 Usingequipmentthatisinadefectivecondition.
 Servicingoralteringequipmentwhileitiselectricallyenergized.
 Usingunsuitableprotectiveequipmentorclothing,ornotusingsuitableequipmentor
clothing.
 Takingshortcuts.
 Horseplay.
 Failuretowarnortoprotectcoworkerswhileadequatelyprotectingoneself.
 Poorrecordkeeping.
UnsafeConditions
Examplesofunsafeconditionsincludethefollowing.
 Inoperativeemergencyequipment(fireextinguishers,eyewashfountains).
 Unsatisfactorytrainingintheuseofemergencyequipment.
 Poorhousekeeping.
 Narrowclearancesinpassageways,spacesbetweenlaboratorybenchesorbetweenbench
andwall,nearexitdoorways,orinanareawhereemergencyequipmentislocated.Often
associatedwithtemporaryplacement(thathasbecomepermanent)ofbulkyobjectsand
cartons.
 Improperlydesignedstorageareas,inadequateshelving.
 Insufficientillumination.
 Crowdedlabbenchsurfaces.
 Improperelectricalwiring.
 Inoperativewarningsystems.
 Mechanicalequipmentoperatingmarginallyduetoinadequatemaintenance.
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2.7THE TEXAS HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (copy)
TheTexasHazardCommunicationAct,codifiedasChapter502oftheTexasHealthandSafetyCode,
requires all public employers in Texas to provide their employees with information regarding
hazardouschemicalstowhichemployeesmaybeexposedintheirworkplace.
UndertheAct,alleducationalinstitutionswithinTexas,aswellasanyotheremployers,havethe
followingresponsibilities:
1. As of January 1, 1986, employers must provide notice of the Act and its provisions to
employees.
2. AsofJanuary1,1986,employersmustprovidetotheFireChiefoftheCityFireDepartment
and the Local Emergency Planning Committee having jurisdiction over the workplace, a
writtenlistofthenamesandtelephonenumbersofknowledgeablerepresentativesofthe
employerwhocanbecontactedincaseofemergency.
3. AsofJanuary1,1986,employersmustobtainSafetyDataSheets(SDS)forallhazardous
chemicals in the workplace. These sheets must be readily available for reference by
employeesandlaboratorystudents.AfileofSDS'sshouldbekeptineachdepartmentwhere
hazardousmaterialsarestoredorused.
4. As of January 1. 1986, employers must obtain appropriate labels for containers of
hazardouschemicals.
5. AsofSeptember1,1993,employersmustprovideaneducationandtrainingprogramfor
employees who use or handle hazardous chemicals, provide additional instruction to an
employeewhenthepotentialforexposuretohazardouschemicalsintheemployee'swork
areaincreasessignificantlyorwhentheemployeereceivesnewandsignificantinformation
concerningthehazardsofachemicalintheemployee'sworkarea,andprovidetrainingto
new or newly assigned employee before the employee works with or in a work area
containingahazardouschemical.
TheCollegemust:
1. Post ''Notice to Employees" posters in conspicuous places to inform employees of their
rightsintheworkplace.
2. Have a comprehensive list of all potentially hazardous chemicals used or stored at the
workplacebytakinganinventory.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Ensurethatthechemicallistisupdatedasnecessary,butnotlessfrequentlyasannually.
Ensure that the workplace chemical list is readily available to employees and to
authorizedlocal,state,orfederalofficialsonrequest.
Ensurethatnewlyassignedemployeesbemadeawareofthelocationofthechemical
list.
Maintainthechemicallistfor30years.
SubmitonecopyofthechemicallistandtheupdatestoPhysicalPlant.
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3. ObtainandmaintainacurrentSafetyDataSheet(SDS)foranychemicalonthelist.
a.
EnsurethataSDSforanychemicalisreadilyaccessibletoemployeesandauthorized
local,state,orfederalofficialsonrequest.
b.
EnsurethateachSDSisinEnglishandthattheSDSincludes:
1.
ProductIdentification
2.
HazardousIngredients
3.
Physical&ChemicalCharacteristics
4.
PhysicalHazards
5.
ReactivityData
6.
HealthHazards
7.
PrecautionsforSafeHandling,Storage,andUse
8.
ControlMeasures
9.
Emergencyphonenumber
4. Ensure that all hazardous chemicals are properly labeled. Labels must remain in place at all
timesfrominitialpackagingthroughdisposal.Ensurethatallhazardoussubstancesarelabeled
whentheyarriveattheCollegefacilityandremainlabeledthroughouttheiruse.
a.
b.
c.
Labelsmustcontainthefollowinginformation:
1. Identityofthechemical
2. Appropriatehazardwarning
3. Nameandaddressofthechemicalmanufacturer,importer,orother responsible
party
4. Emergencyphonenumber
NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)labelsmay,andareencouraged,tobeused
inadditiontotheoriginalcontainerlabel.
It is not required to label portable containers into which hazardous chemicals are
transferredfromlabeledcontainerstoasmallercontainertobeimmediatelyusedby
the employee who performs the transfer. But, the new container must never be left
unattended.Ifitwillbeleftunattended,itmustbelabeled.
5. Provide"RighttoKnow"EducationandTraining
a.
The Hazard Communication Standard requires that employees who use or handle
hazardoussubstances(regardlessofquantity)receivetrainingonanasneededbasis.
Additiontrainingisrequired"whenthepotentialforexposuretohazardouschemicals
intheemployee'sworkareaincreasessignificantlyorwhentheemployerreceivesnew
andsignificantinformationconcerningthehazardsofamaterialintheemployee'swork
area".Theremustbeadditionaltrainingwheneveranewchemicalisbroughtintoyour
area.Thenewchemicalmustbeincludedinyourchemicallistinventory.Newornewly
assigned employees must be trained before they are placed in environments where
hazardoussubstancesarebeingused.
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b.
Thetrainingprogrammustbeinwrittenform.Itshouldoutline:
1. Thenatureofthehazard.
2. Whatprotectivemeasureshavebeen,arebeing,orneedtobetaken.
3. Thelocation/locationswherehazardoussubstancesarestoredorwheretheyare
used.
4. Howtoread,understand,andmakeuseofSDSandchemicalwarninglabels.
5. Protectivemeasuresthatemployeescanshouldormusttake.
6. Properprecautionsforhandlingthehazardoussubstances.
7. Requiredpersonalprotectiveequipment,ifany.
8. Methodstopreventorminimizeaccidentssuchasspills,leaks,andexplosions.
9. Cleanupproceduresforsmallspillsandleaks.
10. Emergencyprocedurestofollowintheeventofanaccident.
c.
A detailed, written hazardous communication program must be developed by each
supervisor or manager that falls under this standard and the program must be
accessibletoemployeesandofficials.
d.
All supervisors and managers that come under the Hazard Communication Standard
mustfamiliarizethemselveswiththeAct
6. Thesupervisorormanagershall:
a.
Informoutsidecontractorswhoareexpectedtoworkinyourareawherechemicalsare
used,ofanypotentialhazardstheyortheiremployeesmayfacewhileworkingthere.
Thismaybedoneinwritingororallytotheforemanorpersonincharge.
b.
Supplythecontractorwith:
Chemical inventory for the area where the contractor will be working, copies of
appropriate SDS's and any additional information on materials that can be made
availabletothecontractorfortraininghisemployees.
c.
OutsidecontractorsmustprovidetheCollegewithanMSDSforeachchemicalbrought
ontoCollegeproperty.Thiscanbearrangedinthecontractagreement.
d. When the College contracts for the services of outside contracts, the College is
responsiblefortrainingonlyemployeesoftheCollege,notthecontractor'semployee.
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SECTION III
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
LABORATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT
3.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Safelaboratoryproceduresarethebestprotection,andtherecommendationsthatfollowreflecta
precautionaryapproach.Facultyandstaffmustenforcetheuseofprotectiveequipmentwhile
teachinginlaboratorysettings.Syllabusmustinstructstudentstofollowproperattireduring
laboratoryhours.Aprons,labcoats,gloves,andotherprotectiveclothingappropriateforthetype
oflaboratory,shouldbereadilyavailableandused(comparethepropertiesofdifferentclothing
materialsbeforebuying.**Notethatmostlabcoatsandapronsaremadeofsubstancesthatwill
burn).
Experimentsorprocessesinvolvingcorrosiveorreactivematerials,suchasstrongacidsorbases,
requireuseofsafetygogglesandperhapsfaceshields.Glovesmustprovidesufficientarm
protectiontominimizethechanceofspilledchemicalsmakingcontactwiththeskin.Examinethe
manufacturers'claimsandtestdatacarefullyandusetheglovesonlyundertheconditionsand
withthechemicalsforwhichtheyareintended
SafetyGogglesisdescribedasmadeofpolycarbonatelensestomeetANSIStandardZ87.1‐
1989approvedmaterial.Hazardouscouldcomefromanydirection.Protectiveeyewearshould
providesufficientangularcoverage.
HearingConservation(EarProtection)asign should be posted where hearing protection is
needed. Hearing conservation should be practiced through proper design of equipment,
modifications of existing sources of noise, and the use of ear protection.
Gloves(Useprotectivegloveswhennecessary).Thickleatherglovespreventinjurywhen
insertingglasstubingintoandremovingitfromrubberstoppers;suchglovesarelessclumsy
thantheoftenthickcottonglovesareusuallyawkwardtousewhenhandlinglargeheavy
objectsthanhotmitts,hotpads,ortongs.
FaceMaskslimitexposurestohazardousvapors,dustsandmists.Devicesshouldbechosen
tomeetanyregulatoryrequirements.Facemasksshouldbekeptincabinetslocatedoutsideof
thepotentialdangerarea.
ProtectiveClothing(labcoat,apron,ordisposablegarments).Rubberizedapronsprovide
protectionagainstchemicalspills;polyetherdisposableapronsprovideprotectionagainstmost
solvents,acids,detergents.
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3.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Eyewashstation/FirstAidKit/Fumehood/Fireextinguisher/Fireblankets/Safetycabinetsmust
beavailableinanychemicallaboratory.Instructorsandlaboratoryassistantsinalaboratorymust
befamiliarwiththelocationsof,andproceduresforusingthisequipment.Eachlaboratoryhasa
varietyofequipmenttobeusedincaseanaccidentoccurs.Everystudentshouldknowthe
locationofthefollowingequipmentandhowtooperatethem.
EyewashWashStationisnotonlytheessentialequipmentoflaboratoryforstudent’s
protection,butalsoisanessentialprotectivefacilityagainstpoisonousandcorrosivematerial.If
accidentshappen,pleasereducethehurttotheminimumdegreebyquicklysprayingandwashing
thehurtwiththeequipmentthenfollowthenecessarymedicalassistance.
IfanysubstanceisintroducedintoyoureyesgetIMMEDIATEassistanceandgototheeyewash
stationwhichislocatedinthepreproomofeverylaboratory.Holdingyoureyesopen,flushforat
least15minutes.Getmedicalattentionassoonaspossible.Youwillbeinstructedonhowtouse
the emergency eyewash station during your lab class introduction. There are also instructions
postednexttothestation.
FirstAidKit‐Asfaculty/staffyoumustbeawareifyouseeanyoneinjuredtotaketheproper
stepstoobtainhelpfirstthenassistifpossible.Ifastudentisinjured,notifyyourcampuspolice
departmentimmediately.
All injuries, even minor cuts and bruises, should receive proper attention. Instruct students to
reportanyaccidents,orirritationcausedbydust,fluidsoranyothermaterialtoinstructororlab
assistant.
Majorinjuriesmustbereportedtothecampuspolicedepartment.Thecollegedoesnotprovide
medicaltreatment.AnEmergencyNumbermustbepostedwherestudentscanseeit:Dial911or
915‐831‐2200.
SafetyCabinets‐Properstorageofflammables(suchasacetone,neutralizer,orresin),and
combustibleliquidsrequirecarefulhandlingandproperstorageatalltimesinordertoprotect
studentsfromfireandothersafetyhealthhazards.Centrifugationshouldbecarriedoutusing
sealedcentrifugecupsorrotorsthatareloadedandunloadedinabiologicalsafetycabinet.
Containersofflammableorcombustibleliquidsmustremaintightlysealedexceptwhen
transferring,pouredorapplied.Removeonlythatportionofliquidinthestoragecontainer
requiredtoaccomplishaparticularjob.
Majorareasinthelaboratorymusthavecabinets,refrigerators,andfreezerstostorechemicals.
Every inside storage room must be provided with continuous exhaust ventilation to prevent
accumulationofvapors.Molecularbiology,chemicalsofgeneraluse,microbiologicalmedia,acids
andflammablesmusthavetheirowncabinets.Theseplacesmustbeorganizedbycompatibility
andbytheirstoragecodesfoundontheirlabels.Materialsineachcabinetmustbealphabetized.
Chemicalsusedinthelaboratorycanreactviolentlywhenmixed.Toavoidanydangerousreactions
chemicals must be stored in specific places. What you need to remember is simply to PUT
THINGSBACKEXACTLYWHEREYOUFOUNDTHEM.
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FumeHoodWhenusingthefumehoodtheverticallyslidingglassdoorshouldbepulleddownas
faraspossibleallowingonlyenoughspaceforyoutobeabletowork.Thenworkwith hazardous
vaporsinsidethefumehoodanddrawsthemintoafilter.Thevaporsarefilteredandthendisposed
of properly. This is very important when working with solutions and chemicals that need to be
handledcarefully.
FireBlanket‐Fireblanketsshouldbeusedwithcautionbecausewrappingthebodycanforce
flamestowardthefaceandneck.Quicklyremoveanyclothingcontaminatedwithchemicals.To
preventcontaminationoftheeyesusecautionwhenremovingpullovershirtsorsweaters.Douse
withwatertoremoveheat,placecleanwetcoldclothsonburnedareas.Wraptheinjuredperson
toavoidshockandexposure.Getmedicalattentionpromptly.Ifaperson'sclothingisonfire,that
personshouldusethesafetyshower.Iftheshowerisnotreadilyavailable,dousetheindividual
withwaterorwrapthepersoninacoat,blanket,orwhateverisavailabletoextinguishthefire
androllthepersononthefloor.
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SECTION IV
GENERAL SAFETY CONCERNS AND PROCEDURES
4.0 LABORATORY SAFETY AND HAZARDS COMMUNICATION SIGNS
UndertheOSHALaboratoryStandardregulation(29CFR1910.1450),aspecificsetofsafetyrules
called a "Chemical Hygiene Plan" must be developed and communicated clearly to all students,
faculty/staff. Although nonemployee students are not covered by these regulations, each
laboratory class must have students attest by signature that he or she has read and
understands the safety rules at the start of every semester. These signatures must be
documented,andrulesmustberigorouslyandimpartiallyenforcedasmentionedonsection#2.
Facultyandstaffmustimplementsafetyinthelaboratorybyexampleobservingthe
followingregulations:
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Wearingprotectiveequipmentwhererecommended
Beingenthusiasticaboutsafety
Conductappropriatesafetyandevacuationdrillsonaregularbasis.
Bealertforunsafeconditions.
Conductfrequentandthoroughinspections.
Takeeffectivecorrectiveactionpromptly.
Maintaindisciplineandenforceregulations.
Childrenshouldnotbeallowedtoenteralaboratory
Ensurethatfaculty,students,andstaffhaveaccessto,understand,andareabletocomply
withtheinformationontheappropriateSDS's.
Carefully review all procedures for possible health, safety, and environmental problems
beforeanyexperimentorlabassignmentbegun.
ReviewtherelevantSDS'sbeforestartinganylaboratoryprocedures.
Befamiliarwithandkeepuptodatewithpublicationsonlaboratorysafety.
Inadditiontoagrowingawarenessoftheneedforadequatesafetyprecautionsandtraining,there
hasalsobeenincreasedrecognitionofthehealtheffectsofprolonged,low‐levelexposuretomany
chemicals. However, the latter subject is beyond the purpose and scope of this manual and the
reader is urged to seek specific guidance from appropriate federal and state agencies and
specializedreferenceworksinthisfield.
Every laboratory must invest in safety signs and label covers to comply with OSHA safety
requirements. Aluminum signs give an attractive appearance both indoors and outdoors.
Laminatedself‐adhesivelabelscanbeplacedonwalls,anymachine,orsmoothsurfaces.
No food permitted signs MUST BE POSTED at the entrance of the laboratory and VISIBLE TO
STUDENTStopreventingestionofhazardousmaterials/chemicalsusedinthelaboratory.Example:
“NO EATING or DRINKING IN THE LABORATORY” "DO NOT DISCARD ANY FOOD OR
BEVERAGEITEMSINTHELABORATORYTRASHCANS""NEVEREAT,DRINK,ANDCHEWGUM
INTHELABORATORY"“NOSMOKING”Smokingisprohibited,“NOCHILDREN”Signstoforbid
childreninthelaboratory.
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4.1 PERSONAL HYGIENE
Clothingrestrictions;thefollowingaresuggestedrulesforpersonsinalllaboratoriesthatapply:
 Donotwearshorts,cut‐offs,orminiskirts.
 Donotwearhigh‐heeledshoes,open‐toedshoes,sandals,orshoesmadeofwovenmaterial.
 To prevent spillage from direct contact always wear appropriate clothing; chemically
resistantlabcoatsorapronsarerecommended.
 Confinelonghairandlooseclothing.Asaprecaution,makesuretotieloosehair.
 Removeallunnecessaryjewelryitmaybecomeentangledinthemovingpartsofmachinery,
wear clothing that is not too loose, also, and do not apply make‐up while working in the
laboratory.
 Alwaysweargoggleswhenhandlingchemicals.
 Forsevereexposureconditions,inadditiontogoggleswearafaceshieldwhereneeded.
 Alwaysknowthehazardsandphysicalandchemicalpropertiesofthematerialsused(e.g.,
corrosively,flammability,reactivity,andtoxicity).
 Allchemicalsinthelaboratoryaretobeconsidereddangerous.Avoidhandlingchemicalswith
fingers.Alwaysusetweezers.
 Whenmakinganobservation,keepatleast1footawayfromthespecimen.Donottaste,or
smellanychemicals.
 Alwayswashhandsandarmswithsoapandwaterbeforeleavingtheworkarea.Thisapplies
evenifonehasbeenwearinggloves.
 Checkthelabelonallchemicalbottlestwicebeforeremovinganyofthecontents.Takeonly
asmuchchemicalasyouneed.
 Neverreturnunusedchemicalstotheiroriginalcontainer.
 Neverremovechemicalsorothermaterialsfromthelaboratoryareaorotherfacilitywithout
properauthorization.
 Neverperformanyworkwhenaloneinthechemicallaboratory.Atleasttwopeoplemustbe
present.Studentsmustbesupervisedbyaninstructororlaboratoryassistantatalltimes.
 Neverperformunauthorizedwork,preparations,orexperiments.
 Donotrunorparticipateinhorse‐playwhileinthelaboratory.
 Neverengageinhorseplay,pranks,orotheractsofmischiefinchemicalworkareas.
In order to insure that all laboratory surfaces are properly disinfected prior to any
class/laboratorysession,thefollowingprocedureswillbeutilized:
 Allsolutionsinanytypeofcontainerwillbecappedafteruse.Bottlesofsolutionsnotcapped
willbedisposedifnotused.Squirtbottleswillbedisposedofonemonthafterbeingopened
asrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
 Allsurfacesofthetablesusedwillbecleanedusingsoapywaterandthenwithanantibacterial
solutiontominimizecontaminationaftereveryclass/laboratorysession.
 Measuringinstrumentswillbewipedcleanwithalcoholaftereachuse.Thoseareaswhere
thestudent/patienthascomeincontactwiththeinstrumentwillbeespeciallytargetedfor
cleaning.
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Whenworkinginthelaboratoryitisimportanttokeepyourselfandyourworkareaclean
toavoidaccidentsandresidualcontamination.
 Clearyourworkspace,leavingonlywhatyouneedtocompleteyourexperiment.Keepingthe
clutter down will reduce the chance of spills and breakage of equipment. You may
unknowinglycomeincontactwithachemicalorevaporatedsolutiononcounter‐topsorother
surfaces,orputsomeoneelseindangerofcontamination.Ifthereisaresidualchemicalor
solutiononyourhands,youwillbeindangerofingestingorintroducingthematerialinto
yourbodybyothermeans(eyesormucousmembranes).
 YoumustALWAYSthoroughlywashandscrubyourhandsafterany and alllaboratoryor
clinicsessions,andbeforeyouleavethelaboratory.Therearesinkswithliquidhandsoapand
papertowelsineverylaboratory.Washyourhands,drythemwithapapertowelandthen
turnthefaucetoffusingthepapertoweltoavoidre‐contaminatingyourhands.
 Do not place flammable materials or chemicals near heat sources, and keep space heaters
awayfromanythingthatcanburn.Protectagainstnoxiousfumesbymakingsurethatthere
is proper ventilation. Always close the containers for such substances by closing the lids
properly.Removeskinirritantsbywashingtheaffectedareawithcopiousamountsofwater
immediately.
 Spilledwateronthefloorisdangerous.Pleaseclean‐upanyliquidsspillsorreportspillsto
thelabassistantorinstructor.
4.2 CUTS AND PUNCTURES
Handlingglasswareandpipetsinthelaboratorycanbequitedangerous.Muchofthelaboratory
glasswareisdelicateandeasilybroken,whichcontributestocutsandpunctures.Manyglasscuts
occurwhenattemptingtoforceapipetorforceopenalidonabottleorjar.
 Avoidtheuseofunnecessaryforce.
 Inspectglasswareforchipsandcrackswhichwillweakentheglass.
 Discardthedamagedglassinthebrokenglassboxandaskfornewglassware.
 Paycloseattentiontoyourinstructor'sdemonstrationonhowtohandletheseitems.
 Ifyouarewashingglasswarealwaysusethebrushestocleantheinside.
 Avoidputtingyourhandsinsidebeakers,graduatedcylindersandotherglassitems.
 Alwayswearrubberglovesforadditionalprotection.
 Takepreclusionwhenhandlingsharpsincludingrazorblades,scalpels,andneedles.
 Alwaysremembertocutawayfromyourbody.
4.3 DISPOSAL OF BROKEN GLASS AND SHARPS
(Controlanybleedingandseekmedicalattentionincaseofanaccident).Ifyoubreakanytypeof
glassware,takecareofyourselffirst,thenCLEANUPthebrokenglasstopreventothersfromcutting
themselves.
 Abroomanddustpanarelocatedineachlaboratory.
 Allbrokenglassisdepositedintheblueandwhitebrokenglassboxinthelab.
 Sharps are disposed of in a separate box. This box is red plastic and labeled for sharps
disposal.Itisusuallylocatednearthebrokenglassboxinthelab.
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4.4 STORAGE
Allstorageroomsmustbemaintainedinanorderlymanner.Storedmaterialsshouldbekepttoa
minimum.Followinggoodhousekeepingpracticesmustbeemployed:
 Loosestoragelikepapers,books,orfilesmustbekeptofffloors,putintoboxesandorganized
onshelves.
 Aislesmustbeclearatleast24”wide,withfreeaccesstostorageandclearoftrippinghazards
atalltimes.
 Storagemaynotbestockedwithin18”ofasprinkler heads. If there are no sprinkling
headsstoragemustbe24inchesfromtheceiling.
4.5 ELECTRICAL CONCERNS
Misusedordamagedpowerandmachinesmaycauseseriouselectricalshocks.Anyelectricalunit
thatisnotproperlygrounded,haswornorfrayedcords,orismalfunctioningshouldbereported
tothelaboratoryassistantorinstructor.
Waterandelectricitymakeadangerouscombination.
 Connectanddisconnectallwiringbygraspingtheplugandnotthewire.
 Neveruseanyelectricalapplianceonawetsurface.
 Makesureyourhandsaredrywhenusinganyappliance.
 Useelectricalapplianceswiththree‐prongedplugs.
 UseapplianceswiththeUnderwriters’Laboratories(UL)symbol.
 Donotplaceanyobjectnearanelectricheaterorhotplate.
 Keepelectricheatersatleastfour(4)feetfromfurnitureanddrapes.
 Keepelectricheatersonalevelnon‐flammablesurface.
 Neverplaceappliancecordswheretheywillcomeintocontactwithheatedsurfaces.
 Unplugallelectricalapplianceswhennotinuse.
 Unplugallelectricalappliancesbeforecleaning.
 Unpluganappliancethathasfallenintowaterbeforeattemptingtoretrieveit.
 Turnoffalightbeforereplacingthebulb.
 Neverpulloutanelectricalplugbythecord.
 Donottouchanelectricalappliancewithametalobject.
Wires/Fuses/Outlets
Outlets,lights,andcircuitbreakersmustbeaccessibleatalltimes,freefromdamageand
appropriatelycovered.
 Donotoverloadoutletswithtoomanyappliances;makeuseofotheroutletsintheroom.
 Donotstickanyobjectotherthananelectricalplugintoanoutlet.
 Neverforceaplugintoanoutlet
 Allappliancesandequipmentmustbedirectlypluggedintowalloutletsorpowerstrips
equippedwitheitherafuseorcircuitbreaker.
 Multi‐plugadaptersareprohibited,andextensioncordsmayonlybeusedona
temporarilybases.Useextensioncordsminimally.
 Reportfrayedorcrackedelectricalcordstothelabassistant.
 Keepelectricalcordsoutoftrafficareasinthelaboratory.
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Knowthelocationofthemainelectricalswitch.
Call911foremergencyhelpifsomeoneisinjuredbyelectricity.
Donottouchapersonincontactwithaliveelectricalcircuit.Disconnectthepowerfirstor
therescuermaybeseriouslyinjured.
Stayawayfromwiresonthegroundandreportfallenwires.
Nevertouchapowerline.Touchingapowerlinewithanypartofyourbodyoranyobject
canresultinseriousinjuryordeath.Rememberthatelectricitycanmovethrough
conductivematerial,i.e.,water,metal,wood,aluminum,stringandplastics.
BePreparedforPowerOutagesKeepflashlightshandyaroundthelaboratory,andhave
extrabatteries.Candlesandmatchesmustbeusedwithextremecareandshouldneverbeleft
unattended.
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4.6 SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS PREVENTION
Slipsandfallsareoneofthemostfrequentcausesofaccidents.Toavoidgettinghurtfromfalls,
avoidrushingandrememberthefollowing:
WatchWhereYouWalk‐Beawareofwhereyouarewalking.Lookdowncontinuouslyforspilled
liquids,materials,changingsurfacelevels,etc.Makesuretheareaiswell‐litoruseaflashlightif
lightingispoor.
Wear Proper Footwear‐Be certain footwear is in good condition. Wear sturdy shoes with slip
resistantsolesandheels.
BeCarefulonStairs‐Donotrunwhengoingupordownstairs.Damagedstepsormisplaceditems
aremajorfactorsintrips.Usehandrailswhenascendingordescendingstairs.Avoidcarryinglarge
loadswhengoingupordownstairsandensurethatstairsarewell‐lit.
UseLaddersCorrectly‐Preventapotentialinjurybycleaningupspillsandwetfloors.Keepislesand
walkways clear of clutter or obstructions. Never use broken or defective ladders. Make sure the
ladderisonsolidfootingandwillnotmovewhenyouclimbuponit.Neverstandonthetoptwosteps
ofastepladder.
Do Not Jump off of Equipment‐Eliminate the hazard when possible (i.e. broken chair, unstable
ladder,etc...).Practicegoodjudgment‐Don’tleanbackinchairs,don’tclimbonunstableshelvingor
tables.Pickupobjectsandmoveextensioncordstoeliminatethepotentialforinjury.
Protectothers‐Ifsomethingiscreatingapotentialslip,trip,orfallhazardfixit
 Cleanitup‐moveit.
 Placesignstowarnothersofthepotentialhazard
 Ifyoucannotfixit‐Placeaworkordersothatmaintenancedepartmentisawareoftheproblem
andalertyoursupervisor.
ReportIt‐Employeesshouldimmediatelyreportallworkrelatedinjuriestotheirsupervisor.Statelaw,
andCollegePolicy,requiresthatinjuriesbereportedinwriting.Placeaworkorderimmediatelytoget
theproblemfixed.
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4.7 PROPER LIFTING (Pleasedonotliftheavymaterials.Askyourinstructororlabassistantforhelp).Theobjects
liftedneednotobeheavyinordertocauseapainful,incapacitatinginjury.
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Keepawidebaseofsupport.Yourfeetshouldbeshoulder‐widthapart,withonefoot
slightlyaheadoftheother(karatestance).Squatdown,bendingatthehipsandknees
only,ifnecessary,putonekneetothefloorandyourotherkneeinfrontofyou,bentata
rightangle(halfkneeling).
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Maintaingoodposture.Lookstraightahead,andkeepyourbackstraight,yourchestout,
andyourshouldersback.Thishelpskeepyourupperbackstraightwhilemaintaininga
slightarchinyourlowerback.
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anddon'ttwistasyoulift.
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spills,mud,water,grease,etc.Liftingorcarryingloadsonslipperyfloorisveryhazardous.
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wearinghighheelshoes.
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Keepinmind:
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andstraightenyourlegstolift.
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4.8 OFFICE SAFETY
Discomfortmightresultfromincorrectcomputerworkstation,themostcommoncomplaints
relatetotheneck,shoulders,back,arms,hands,andeyes.Poorchairandbadposturescancause
lowerbackstrain,orachairthatistoohighcancausecirculationlossoflegsandfeet,some
characteristicshadbeenidentifiedandassociatedwithincreasedriskofmusculoskeletal
problemsforexample:
 Designoftheworkstation
 Natureofthetask
 Repetitivenessofthejob
 Degreeofposturalconstraint
 Workpace
 Work/restschedules
Mostoftheseproblemsthatresultinrepetitiveinjuriescanbesolvedwithsample,yeteffective
solutions:
 Thekeytocomfortisinmaintainingthebodyinarelaxedneutralposition.
 Theidealworkpositionistohavetheharmshangingrelaxedfromtheshoulders.
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Ifthekeyboardisused,armsshouldbebentatrightanglesattheelbow,withthehands
heldinastraightlinewithforearmsandelbowsclosetothebody.
Theheadshouldbeinlinewiththebodyandslightlyforward.
Smallfontsizescanstrainyourneckandvision,sincewetendtopullforwardtheheadto
viewsmallprint,solution:AdjustfontsizeonPCbypressingCTRL&SCROLL,mouseupor
Downtoincreaseorreducesizeofpageyouarelookingat.
4.9 ACCIDENT REPORTING
(ALLaccidentsinvolvingpersonalinjuryordestructionofpropertymustbereportedproperlyto
the El Paso County Community College police department and to the appropriate supervisor
IMMEDIATELY).
All accidents and near misses should be reported. Accidents resulting in even minor medical
treatmentorobservationshouldberecorded.Aformalwrittenreportoftheaccident should be
submittedtotheadministrationandORMSstatingthecausesandconsequencesofeachaccidentor
nearmiss.
RecommendationsforthepreventionofrecurrencesshouldbediscussedwithORMS.Theyshould
take appropriate measures to prevent recurrence. A periodic review of these reports will often
revealproblemareasthatneedspecialattention.TherearecertainOSHAreportingrequirements
thatmayapplydependingontheinstitutionandthenatureoftheaccident.
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CallEPCCPD(dial2200fromanyEPCCtelephone)andgiveallrequestedinformation
Whenpoliceofficerarrives,givetheofficerallrequestedinformation
ThepolicearetrainedasfirstrespondersandwilladministerfirstaidorcallEmergency
Serviceswhenappropriate.
Iftheaccidentisjobrelated,notifythesupervisorimmediately.Theemployeeand
supervisorareresponsibleforensuringthattheEPCCPDandworkers’Compensation
(BenefitsOffice)arenotified.Thesupervisorwillcompletea“Supervisor’sReportofInjury
form”andtheinjuredemployeewillcompletethe“Employee’sReportofInjuryform”.
ThesereportsarethenforwardedtoBenefitsOffice.
Ifastudentisinvolvedwhilethestudentisundertheauthorityofaninstructor,the
instructorisresponsibleforcontactingtheEPCCPDtoreporttheaccident.
EPCCPDwillinvestigatetheaccident,completeareportontheinjury/accident,and
preparean“EmergencyCare”and/orLiabilityReleaseform”.TheEPCCPDwillalsomake
anyrequiredfollow‐upinvestigations.
Non‐emergencyaccidentsshouldalsobereportedtotheEPCCPDassoonaspossible.
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4.10
SAMPLEFORMSONLYORIGINALSCANBEFOUNDINTHEEPCCWEBSITE
Copy of: 2.01.03.22: Prevention of Health Related Exposure
To Communicable Diseases
AFFILIATEINCIDENTREPORTFORM
GeneralInformation
Nameofaffiliate
Reportpreparedby
UnitAssigned
Phonenumber IncidentReportInformation
TitleofReport
DateofIncident
Location
/ / Address
Email
Duration NameofIncident
BriefDescription
Person(s)InvolvedinIncident Activitiesofabovepersonatthetimeofincident
Anyotheroutsidepartyinvolvedinincident ContactDetails
WitnessofIncident,NameandContactDetails
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AnyInjurytakenplace,providedetails
AnyPolicecomplaintfiled,providedetail
Describeanyactionstakenaftertheincident Signature
Date
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Date
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ReportSubmittedto:Name
Signature
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SHARPSINJURYREPORTINGFORM
EmployeeorStudentInformation
Name EPCCID
Address Phone
Course Incident
Date/TimeofIncident
Date/TimeofReporting
Location Procedure
ProcedureatTimeofIncident PurposeSharpwasUsedfor ImplementsCausingInjury
Implement
Involved
CauseofInjury
NatureofInjury
SuperficialDeepModeratebleedingGlovePenetratedbySharp
PartofBodyInjury TypeofContamination
BloodBloodStainedFluidNonBloodStainedFluidUnknown
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RiskAssessment/Treatment
FirstAidYesAdvisedN/ARiskAssessedYesNoN/A
IncidentReportYesAdvisedN/AGlovesWornYesNoN/A
DateofLastHepatitisBCourse/Booster/AntiHBS
DateofLastTetanus
InformationRegardingSourcePatientKnownUnknown
FollowUpStrategy/Comments Signature
Date
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WITNESSREPORTOFINJURY
ElPasoCommunityCollege
P.O.Box20500ElPaso,Texas79998‐0500
WitnessInformation
Witnessname
Last:
First:
Residenceaddress:
Homepone:
CollegeEmployee
Visitor
Student
Other
Worklocation:
Work phone:
On(date)___________________________,atabout(time)___________a.m./p.m.Iwasinorat(clearlysateyour
ownlocation)__________________________________________________________________________________________
Whenanincident/accidentinvolving(employeename)________________________________isallegedtohave
occurred.
Checkonlyonebox.
Isawtheaccident.
Theaccidentoccurredinthefollowingmanner:
Ididnotseetheaccident
Information
given to me by (name of the person) __________________________________ indicated the
Incident/accident occurred as follows:
Iknownothingwhatsoeverabouttheoccurrence
Theaforementionedinformationistrueandcorrecttothebestofmyrecollections
Signature:
Date:
Sign completed form and mail (College mail OK) to the Risk Management Department at ASC-B.
Fraudoccurswhenapersonknowinglyorintentionallyconceals,misrepresents,ormakesafalse
statementtoeitherdenyorobtainworkers'compensationbenefitsorinsurancecoverage,or
otherwiseprofitfromthedeceit.
Workers'Compensationfraudcanresultinterminationofposition;fines,restitutionoffraudulent
moniesreceived,and/orstatejailtime.
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SECTION V
EMERGENCIES AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
5.0 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
El Paso Community College Police Department........................................915-831-2200
Physical Plant....................................................................................................915-831-7880
Benefits (Texas Workers’ Compensation).....................................................915-831-6388
EPCC Office of Risk Management and Safety............................................915-831-6444
5.1 CLASSROOM/LABORATORY EMERGENCIES PREPARATION
This manual addresses minimal specific first aid treatment. Proper handling techniques are
discussed,aswellassymptomsofoverexposuretocertainselectedchemicals.Iffirstaidtreatment
isrequired,SDSsheetsandcompetentmedicalauthoritiesmustbeconsultedinregardstohandling
emergenciesduetochemicalsusedinthelaboratory.
In planning for potential emergencies, consult with local emergency personnel in advance and
establish plans for the handling of chemical emergencies. At a minimum, make the following
preparations:
 Alwayshavefirstaidequipmentreadilyavailable.
 PostthelocationoftheSDS'sfile.
 Trainstaffinbasicfirstaidandcardiopulmonaryresuscitation.CPRshouldbeencouraged
forallpersonnel
 Makearrangementstoensurethatsomeoneknowledgeableabouttheaccidentalways
accompaniestheinjuredpersontomedicalassistanceandacopyoftheSDSofthe
chemical(s)involvedgowiththevictimifatallpossible.
Thereareotherpreparationstobemadeinadvanceformedicalhandlingofemergencies
involvinglaboratorychemicals.Forexample,iffirstaidtreatmentisnotdescribedintheSDS,a
recommendedpracticeistoaddthisinformationtotheSDSwithoutdelay.Examplesof
emergenciesthatoneshouldanticipateare:
 Thermal,cryogenic,andchemicalburns
 Cutsandpuncturewoundsfromglassormetalthatiscontaminatedwithchemicals
 Chemicals(liquid,dust,glass)intheeye
 Skinirritationbychemicals
 Poisoningbyingestion,inhalation,skinabsorption,orinjection
 Asphyxiation(chemicalorelectrical)
 Lachrymatoryvaporirritation
5.2 EMERGENCY MEASURES
Ifanemergency,injuryormedicalproblemisofaseriousorpotentiallyseriousnature,proceedas
follows:
 Iftheperson’slifeisindanger(profusebleeding,nobreathing,noheartbeat,etc.).
 Ifyouknowtheappropriatefirstaid,RENDERIT.
 Call the EPCC police Department at 915‐831‐2200, and advise them of the nature of the
emergency,theconditionoftheperson,yourname,andthelocationoftheperson(campus,
building,roomnumber).
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unit.
Reportthenatureandlocationoftheemergencytotheinstructor,totheappropriatefireor
medicalfacility,andgiveyourname,telephonenumber,andaddress.
Tellwhereyouwillmeettheemergencyvehicle, ambulanceorfirecrewsattheplaceyou
indicatedorsendsomeoneelseifyoucannotgo.
If individuals are involved, report how many; whether they are unconscious, burned, or
trapped;whetheranexplosionhasoccurred;andwhetherthereisorhasbeenachemical
orelectricalfire.
Tellothersintheareaaboutthenatureoftheemergency.
Donotmoveanyinjuredpersonsunlesstheyareinimmediatedangerfrom chemical
exposureorfire.Keepthemwarm.Unnecessarymovementcanseverelycomplicateneck
injuriesandfractures.
Donotmakeanyothertelephonecallsunlessitisrelatedtotheemergency.
Whenhelpinganotherperson,remembertoevaluatethepotentialdangertoyourselfbefore
takingaction.
Ifaperson'sclothingcatchesfire,STOPDROPandROLL.Thatpersonshouldusethesafety
shower.Iftheshowerisnotreadilyavailable,dousetheindividualwithwaterorwrapthe
personinacoat,blanket,orwhateverisavailabletoextinguishthefireandrolltheperson
onthefloor.
Fire blankets should be used with caution because wrapping the body can force flames
towardthefaceandneck.Quicklyremoveanyclothingcontaminatedwithchemicals.
To prevent contamination of the eyes use caution when removing pullover shirts or
sweaters.
Dousewithwatertoremoveheatandplaceclean,wet,coldclothsonburnedareas.Wrap
theinjuredpersontoavoidshockandexposure.Getmedicalattentionpromptly.
5.3 FIRE PREVENTION
Evacuationroutesshouldbeprominentlyandpermanentpostedineverylaboratoryandatother
appropriatelocationsthroughoutthebuilding.
Eachstudentshouldknowthelocationofthefireexits,alarms(andtheiroperations),andtelephone
available during regular school hours as well as after hours. Instructions in fire drills should be
scheduledonaregularbasis.
EPCCFirealarmsarelocatedinthehallwayinfrontoftheelevatordoors
Incaseofafirealarmexitthebuildingthroughthebackstairsorthestairsbytheelevator.
Inthepresenceofdensesmokecrawlonthefloortothenearestexit.
Thebestwaytofightafireistopreventit.Firescanbepreventedandtheirseverityconsiderably
reducedbyproperhousekeeping.
FirePreventionSafetyCheckList
 Keepoperationalfireextinguishershandy
 Maintainsmokedetectors
 Don’tlettrashaccumulate
 Separationofflammableliquidsfromcombustiblematerialsuchascardboardboxesand
papertowels,storageonlyoflimitedquantitiesofflammablematerial.
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Avoidpilingboxesandpapersthatspillontoanoverheatingextensioncord,acleanand
neatworkplacearemorefireproof.
Don’toverloadcircuits
Don’t run extensions cords behind rugs or curtains, and do not use extension cords for
permanentuse,piggy‐backedsurgeprotector,orlightedcandles.
Exitdoorsshouldbeunobstructedtobeopenedwithnotroublefromtheinside
Aislesmustbekeptunobstructed
Storageboxesmustbeatleasttwofeetawayfromtheceilingtiles.
Flammableliquidsmustbekeptinpropercontainersandstoredinfireproofcabinets
Ifflammableliquidsareusedinthelaboratory,openwindowsoracontinuousmechanical
exhaustventilationsystemsmustbeprovidedtopreventaccumulationofvapors.
Eachstudentshouldknowthelocationofthefireexits,alarms(andtheiroperation),and
telephoneavailableduringregularschoolhoursaswellasafterhours.
Instructions in fire drills should be scheduled on a regular basis (at least annually or as
otherwisespecifiedbylocalregulations)
Afiredrillwillassistemployeestopracticewhattodoincaseofemergencyevacuation.
Fireextinguishersandfirehosesmusthavealeastthreefootclearareainfrontofthem.
MakesureexitsignsareproperlyworkingifnotthisshouldbereportedtotheEPDand
ORMSdepartmentimmediately
Evacuationroutesshouldbeprominentlyandpermanentlypostedineverylaboratoryand
atotherappropriatelocationsthought‐outthebuilding;developandmemorizeanescape
route.
Assignresponsibilityforevacuatingstudents,facultyandstaff
Choosemeetingplaceoutsidethebuildingtocertainallyourstudentsareoutofdanger
Testeverydoortomakesurethereisnofireontheotherside
Identifytwowaysoutofthebuilding
Faculty,staffandstudentsmusttreatallfirealarmsasreal.
5.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
TheElPasoCommunityCollegeprovidesandmaintainsdrychemicalClassABCfireextinguishers
throughouttheDistrictandtheyhavebeenplacedaccordingtofirecodeandevaluated.
AllRioGrandeCampuslaboratoriesmusthaveoneortwoFIREEXTINGUISHERSdependingonthe
laboratorysize.
FireExtinguisherClassification
Firesareclassifiedintofourgeneralcategoriesdependingonthetypeofmaterialorfuelinvolved.
The type of fire determines the type of extinguisher that should be used to extinguish it.
Classification markings will be located in the front of the shell above or below the extinguisher
nameplate.
1. Class A fires involve materials such wood, paper, and cloth, trash, and other ordinary
materialswhichproduceglowingembersorchar
2. Class B fires involve flammable gases and flammable liquids: oil, paint, and greases,
includinggasolineandmosthydrocarbonliquidswhichmustbevaporizedforcombustion
tooccur.
3. Class C fires involve fires in live electrical equipment or in materials near electrical
poweredequipment.
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Class D fires involve combustible metals and combustible metal alloys; such as
magnesium, zirconium,potassium,andsodium.
Extinguishersmustbeselectedaccordingtothepotentialfirehazard,theconstructionand
occupancy of facilities, the asset to be protected, and other factors pertinent to the
situation.
FireExtinguisherOperation
Afireextinguisherislocatedineverylaboratory.Incaseofafirenotifysomeoneandcallthecollege
policedepartmentordial911.
Nooneisrequiredtofightafireasapartofhisorherresponsibility.However,voluntaryuseofa
fireextinguisherbyemployee,faculty,orstaffthatisproperlytrainedcansavelivesandexpensive
propertyloss.Nevertheless,facultyandstaffmembersassociatedwithaparticularlaboratorymust
know the location of fire extinguishers and might be trained annually in the proper operating
method.EPCC‐ORMSoffershands‐onfireextinguishertrainingonaregularbasis.
 Personswithoutthenecessaryhands‐ontrainingshouldnotbepermittedtooperateafire
extinguisher.  DoNOTattempttouseafireextinguisherunlessyouhavebeentrainedinitsuseandknow
thatitislikelytoextinguishthefire.
 Fightthefirefromapositionfromwhichyoucanescape,andonlyifyouareconfidentthat
youwillbesuccessful.
 In case of a small fire faculty/staff must notify or have someone notify the EPCC PD at
extension2200.Youmayusetheunittotrytoputoutthefire.
 WhencallingEPCCPDgivelocation,typeoffireandrequestedinformationmustbegiven
tothedispatcher.
 Smallfiresjuststartingoftencanbeextinguished,butnotalwaysFiretobeextinguished
mustbeinitsbeginningstageandnothaveexceededitspointoforigin.
Whenafireoccursthefollowingactionsarerecommendedbeforeusingthefireextinguisher.
Afirecontainedinasmallvesselcanusuallybesuffocatedbycoveringthevessel
 Donotpickupthevessel
 Donotcoverwithdrytowelsorcloths.
 Do,forexample,useawatchglasstosuffocateafireinabeaker.
 Removenearbyflammablematerialstoavoidspreadofthefire.
 If not extinguished, a fire can quickly threaten your Life and that of your co‐workers.
Remember,itiseasytounderestimateafire
 Ifthefireisextinguished,theemployeewillremainintheroomwiththefireextinguisher
readyincasethefirere‐ignites.
Ifthefireisburningoveranareatoolargeforthefiretobesuffocatedquicklyandsimply,all
personsshouldevacuatetheareaexceptthosetrainedandequippedtofightfires.
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EVACUATION PLAN
6.0 EVACUATION AND EMERGENCY PLANNING
Evacuationofcollegebuildingswillbeginwhenthefirealarmsoundsorwhenrequestedtodoso
byEPCCPD,ElPasoFireDepartment,Instructors,oranEPCCSafetyCorpsmember.
Itistheinstructor/laboratoryassistant/staffresponsibilitytoknowthelocationofatleasttwo
emergency/escaperoutesandwherearelocated,includingexits,stairways,andtelephone
locationandelevatorprocedures.Inanemergencyevacuationoccurskeepthefollowing
guidelinesinmind:
 Inanyemergencyactivatealarmandcall911
 Identifyingthetypeofemergencyandlocationtotheoperator
 EPCCPoliceDepartmentpersonnelareonduty24hoursaday,7daysaweektorespond
toanyCollegeemergency.Toreportanemergencyoncollegepropertycall831‐2200
 Intheeventofemergencystaycalm,andhelpstudentswithdisabilitiesfirst
 Exerciseevacuationplanevacuatingofthebuildingfollowingemergencyroutesalready
providedbyEPCC‐ORMS.
6.1 FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDUES (DoNotRun.DoNotTryToGatherYourBelongings).
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Notifyco‐workersandinstructors
Callthefiredepartment
Closewindows,turnoffgasjets,andclosedoorsasyouleave
Follow evacuation procedures that have been already established and practiced during
priorfiredrills.
Followevacuationroutes,gothenearestexitorstairwayandproceedtoapredesignedarea
outsidethebuilding
Donotuseelevatorstoleavethebuilding;usethestairs.
Toxicgasesandsmokemaybepresentduringafire,andthosepersonstryingtocontainthe
firemustavoidbreathinggasesandsmoke.Thesefiresshouldbefoughtonlybyproperly
trainedpersonnelequippedwithself‐containedbreathingapparatus.
Everybodyisexpectedtoexitthebuildingandremainoutsideuntilinstructedandremain
outsideuntilEPPDorFireDepartmentstatesthatissafetore‐enter.
Smother fires involving very reactive metals with powdered graphite or with a fire
extinguisher designed for metal fires. Carbon dioxide and the usual dry chemical fire
extinguisherswillintensifyfiresofalkali,alkalineearth,andcertainothermetals,including
aluminum,magnesium,zirconium,hafnium,thorium,anduranium.
Fire fighters should be informed what chemicals are involved or which chemicals may
becomeinvolved.Acurrentinventorylistisrequiredandacopyshouldbereadilyavailable
outsidetheworkarea.
Chemical sparks‐these sparks can result as a reaction of two or more substances. Fire
involvingchemicalsincreasesthepossibilityofexplosions.Specialcareshouldbetakenin
advance of a fire to keep the potential for fire or excessive heat as far as possible from
volatilesolvents,compressedgascylinders,reactivemetals,andexplosivecompounds.
Immediatelyafterthefire,allextinguishersthatwereusedshouldberechargedorreplaced
withfullones.
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 ThelaboratoryMUSThaveaplanforeveryonetofollowifanevacuationisevernecessary
Be sure that you know the main and alternate evacuation routes as well as the procedures for
accountingforeachpersoninthelaboratory.
6.2 CLASSROOM EVACUATION PROCEDURES
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Knowclassroomfireextinguisherlocation,smokedetectors,andfirstaidkits.
Shutdownanyexperiments,procedures,etc.thatshouldnotbeleftunattended
Knowclassroomlocationofshutoffforgas,waterandelectricityinany.
Gatherpersonalbelongsandimmediatelyleavetheclassroomoroffice
Closebutdonotlockthedoorsbehindyou
Knowclassroomlocationofspecialequipmentforstudentswithdisabilities
Assistdisabledpersons
6.2.1HelpingPersonswithDisabilities
Incaseofanemergencythebestprocedureistoletprofessionalemergencypersonnelassist
intheevacuationofthisstudent.Naturallyifthereisimminentdangerandevacuationcannot
bedelayed,thestudentwithdisabilityshouldbecarriedorhelpedfromthebuildinginthe
mostefficientmanner.Askotherstudentstoassistyouincaseofanemergency,explainto
studentsthathelpmightinvolvephysicallycarryingandhelpingstudentswithdisability
evacuatethebuilding.Apersonmightbecarriedusingatwopersonlockedarmposition,or
maysitinasturdychair,preferableonewitharms.Rememberthatawheelchairusermay
havelittleornostrength.
**Itisimportantthatstudentswithamobilitylimitationnottobemovedunnecessarilyand
improperly,possiblecausingphysicalinjury.IfDisabledpersonsarenotabletoevacuatethe
building,theymustbeassistedtoasafeareaandaskedtonotifyEPCCPoliceDepartment
(831‐2200)toreporttheirlocationandkeepintouchwiththedispatcher.
6.3 BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Learnthecampusevacuationroute;knowwherefireextinguishersarelocated.It’sgoodtoknow
thefastestwaytogetoutofyourbuilding.Allbuildingoccupantsshouldmoveinacalm,orderly
fashiontotheneareststairwayandproceedtothegroundfloorofthebuilding.
Atyourdeskorworkarea:Inyourownworkspace,storeapairofgoodwalkingshoesunderyour
deskorwhereveryoukeeppersonalitemsatwork.Youmayalsowanttokeepsomesnacksand
bottledwateratyourdeskincaseyoufindyourselfstuckinyourworkplaceforalongperiodof
time.
Otherthingsyoumightthinkaboutstoringatwork:Coat,sparemoney,mapofthetown/city,
smallflashlight,battery‐operatedradio,essentialmedications,spareglassesorcontactlenses.
Youmayhavetoevacuate,butyoumightalsohavetostayinyourbuilding—itwilldepend
onthetypeofemergency:
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6.4 RECEIVING SUSPICIOUS MAIL
Ifasuspiciousobjectisdiscoveredbyfaculty,stafforstudent‐Donotattempttotouchormove
theobject,notifyEPCCPDat831‐2200immediately.Payattentiontopackagefollowing
structures:
1. No return address
2. Restrictive markings
3. Possibly mailed from a foreign country
4. Excessive postage
5. Misspelled words
6. Addressed to title only, incorrect title, badly typed or written
7. Lopsided or uneven, rigid or bulky
8. Oily stains, discolorations, or strange odor
9. Crystallization on wrapper
10. Excessive tape or string
Howtohandleasuspiciousletterorpackage:
1. Handlewithcare,don’tshakeorbump.
2. Isolateitimmediately
3. Don’topen,smell,touchortaste.
4. Treatitassuspect,calllocallawenforcementauthorities
Ifaparcelisopenand/orathreatisidentified:LimitExposure‐Don’tHandleevacuateArea.
ShieldYourselfFromObject.CallPolice.ContactPostalInspectors.CallLocalFireDepartment
6.5 BOMB THREAT
Faculty/Staffreceivingabombtreatbymailwhileincampus;mustbeawareofthefollowing:
IFBOMBTHREATISRECEIVEDBYMAIL
1. DONothandleoropenenveloporpackage
2. CallEPCCPoliceDepartment831‐2200
3. Leaveoffice/classroomImmediately
4. Notifypeoplearoundyou
5. Stopanyonefromenteringtheareawherethepackageislocated
6. DoNotactivatethefirealarm
7. ContactPostalInspectors
8. CallLocalFireDepartment/HAZMATUnit(9‐911)
IFBOMBTHREATISRECEIVEDBYPHONE‐
RecordthefollowinginformationforEPCCPD:Timeofcall,dateofcall,exactwordsofthe
person,gender,age,speechpattern,accent,andbackgroundnoises.
Trytokeepcalleronthephoneaslongaspossiblebyaskingthefollowingquestions:
1. Whydidyouplacethebomb?
2. Whenisthebombgoingtoexplode?
3. Whereisthebombrightnow?
4. Whatkindofbombisit?
5. Whatdoesitlookslike?
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6.7 BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
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6.8 NATURAL DISASTERS
HIGHWINDS‐Allfacultystaffandstudentsshouldmoveincalminorderlyfashiontothenearest
stairwayandproceedtothegroundfloorofthebuilding.
FLOODS‐INDOORS:Listentothelatestweatherandnewsforemergencyinformation;stay
inside,unlesstoldtoleaveimmediately.FLOODS‐OUTDOOR:Gotothehighergroundandstay
there,avoidwalkingordrivingthroughfloodwaters.
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SECTION VII
DEALING WITH BIOLOGICAL SPILLS
7.0 BIOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES
In order to minimize consequences of any biological spill, a plastic bucket half full of absorbent
liner must be handy. A simple kit should be available, as well as Chlorine bleach or any other
concentrated disinfectant, paper towels, latex of nitrile gloves, and forceps to pick up broken
glass.
Small Spill
Put on gloves and lab coat
Cover spill with paper towels and gently apply disinfectant
Proceed from outer spell to the center.
Leave disinfectant for 20 minutes.
Pick up towels and discard into a bio hazardous waste container.
Use forceps to pick up any broken glass and place the pieces into a sharps container.
Re-wipe the spill area with disinfectant.
Remove gloves and thoroughly wash hands.
Large Spill
HOLD YOUR BREATH AND LEAVE AREA IMMEDIATELY
Warn others to stay out of the spill area to prevent spread of contamination
Post a sign on the door warning others of the biological materials spill
Remove any contaminated clothing and put it into a bio hazard bag for later autoclaving
Wash hands and exposed skin and inform your PI or supervisor about the spill
Put on protective clothing (Lab coat, gloves, eye protection, shoe covers) and assemble
clean-up materials
Wait 30 minutes before re-entering the contaminated area to allow dissipation of
aerosols.
Cover the spill with paper towels and gently apply disinfectant, proceeding from the
outer edge of the spill to its center
Leave in place for 20 minutes
Collect all treated materials and discard in a bio hazardous waste container. Use forceps
to pick up any broken glass and place the pieces into a sharps container
Re-wipe the spill are with disinfectant
Remove gloves and was hands thoroughly
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SECTION VIII
DEALING WITH CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES
8.0 CHEMICAL SPILLS PREVENTION
Instructor/laboratoryassistantsareresponsibletotakestepstopreventspills.Makesureproper
safetyequipmentisaccessibletocontainandcontrolthespill,andunderstandhowtousethesafety
equipment.Planonhowtohandlechemicalspillsshouldbepartofachemicallaboratoryplan.
 Storeanddispensechemicalsinunbreakablebottles.
 Purchaseminimumamounts,avoidingexcesschemicalssittingonshelvesyearafteryear.
 Atthetimeofacquisitionorpreparation,assignexpirationdatetoeachcontainer
 Segregateincompatiblechemicals.
 Information shown on all chemical bottles labels helps identify hazards and safety
procedures.
 Experimentsshouldusetheminimalamountofchemicalswheneverpossible.
Examplesofclassesthatmustbeconsideredinsafetyplanningincludethefollowing:
 oxidizingagentsandreducingagents
 corrosivessuchasacidsandbases
 waterreactivechemicals
 airreactivechemicals
 highlytoxicchemicals
TherearefourgroupsofchemicalssubjecttoreportingundertheEmergencyPlanningand
CommunityRight‐To‐KnowAct.
 ExtremeHazardousSubstances
 HazardousSubstances
 HazardousChemicals
 ToxicChemicals,beawareoftheirextremelytoxicpropertiestofocusforchemical
emergencyplanning.
8.1 CHEMICAL SPILLS AND LEAKS
Chemical spill kits must be available for use on workbenches, next to machines and in the
laboratories to keep one at every work station. Commercially available or homemade spill control
kits can be useful here.
 All spills should be cleaned up promptly, efficiently, and properly.
 Notify the person in charge for help.
 Warn all individuals at risk of involvement.
 Not only will they be spared exposure to the hazard, but also the spread of the hazard will be
minimized.
 Containing the spill rapidly is a primary concern, because the smaller the area involved, the
easier the cleanup.
 An absorbent retaining material is recommended. After the spill has been contained, it can be
cleaned up with appropriate materials.
 If there is no fire hazard and the material is not believed to be volatile or toxic, clean it up as
directed or refer to the appropriate SDS.
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possible (Trisodium phosphate, sand followed by sodium bicarbonate solution or powder for
acids, sodium thiosulfate solution for bromine, etc.).
 Commercial absorbents (Kitty Litter or other satisfactory clay) can be used. Dry sand is less
effective.
 A dustpan and brush should be used, and protective gloves should be worn. While wearing
gloves, clean the contaminated area with soap and water and mop it dry.
 If the spill is on the floor, some absorbent should be sprinkled on the spot to prevent slipping.
 Ifavolatile,flammable,ortoxicmaterialisspilled,immediatelywarneveryoneto
extinguishflamesandturnoffsparkproducingequipmentsuchasbrushtypemotors.
 Shutdownallequipmentandleavetheareauntilitisdecontaminated.
 Clothingcontaminatedbyspillsorsplashesshouldbeimmediatelyremovedtoprevent
skinpenetration.
 Theinstructorwillberesponsiblefordesignatingtheextentofevacuationandtheproper
cleanupprocedure.
 Mostspillsofsolidscanbebrushedupanddisposedofinappropriatesolidwaste
containers,butcaremustbeexercisedtoavoidreactivecombinations.
 Donotleavepapertowelsorothermaterialsusedtocleanupaspillinopentrashcansin
theworkarea.
Aftercleanup,allmaterials,includingpapertowelsusedinthecleanup,mustbedisposedofas
wastes.Beparticularlycarefulthatflammableliquidsabsorbedduringcleanupdonotpresenta
continuingfirehazard.
SmallNon‐FlammableSpills
(SLIGHTHAZARD:Sucrose,SodiumChloride,AceticAcid,andSodiumBicarbonate)
 Movestudentsoutoftheaffectedarea
 CallEPCCcampuspoliceandEPCC‐ORMS
 Containthespillwithabsorbentmaterialfromthespillkit
 Ifitischemicalorcorrosive,neutralizeitwithanappropriateagent
 Soakupareaofthespillwithabsorbentmaterial
 Placecontaminatedmaterialsinanappropriatedisposalbag
 Washtheareawithwater
 FilloutaspillreportforEPCC‐ORMSandkeepacopyforyourrecords
FlammableSpills,(Ether,Acetone,Alcohol,Hydrocarbons):
 Movestudentsoutoftheaffectedarea  Ifmorethan8litersofchemicalshavespilled,evacuateimmediatearea
 CallEPCCcampuspoliceandEPCC‐ORMSandprovidethefollowingInformation:
 Yourname,Department,classroomandbuildinginformation
 Providetypeofchemicalspilledandamount
 Containthespillwithabsorbentmaterialfromthespillkit
 Turnonignitionsources
 Openhooddoors
 Leavetheroomanddonotentertheaffectedareauntilcampuspolicehasgranted
permissionforre‐entry
 FilloutaspillreportforEPCC‐ORMSandkeepacopyforyourrecords
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HazardousChemicalSpills:(i.e.cyanideorsulfidesolution)
TOXIC‐Acute:Inhalation,Ingestion,andContact.Chronic:Carcinogens
 Students,labassistantsandinstructorsmustmoveoutoftheaffectedarea
 Openhoodifpossibleandensurealldoorstotheaffectedareaareclosed
 Evacuatethesurroundingareas
 NotifyEPCCcampuspoliceandEPCC‐ORMS
 Containspillwithabsorbentmaterialfromthespillkit
 Leavetheroomanddonotentertheaffectedareauntilcampuspolicehasgranted
permissionforre‐entry
 FilloutaspillreportforEPCC‐ORMSandkeepacopyforyourrecords
8.2 CHEMICAL SPILLS ON PERSONS
For spills covering small amounts of skin, or if you get a substance on your hands or arms,
immediately flush with flowing cold water over the sink, no less than 15 minutes. If there is no
visibleburn,washwithwarmwaterandsoap,removinganyjewelrytofacilitateremovalofany
residualmaterials.CheckSDStoseeifanydelayedeffectsshouldbeexpected.Itisadvisabletoseek
medicalattentionforevenminorchemicalburns.
Ifthereisalargeamountofasubstancespilledonyou,IMMEDIATELYgetassistance,removeany
contaminatedclothing,andusetheemergencyeyewash.Rinseyourselfforatleast15minutes.Get
medicalattentionassoonaspossible.
Forspillsonclothes,don'tattempttowipeorflushoffclothes.Quicklyremoveallcontaminated
clothing,shoes,andjewelry.Secondscount,andnotimeshouldbewasted.Becarefulnottospread
thechemicalonskin,orintheeyes.Preventcontaminationusecautionwhenremovingpullover
shirtsorsweaters.Immediatelyfloodtheaffectedbodyareawithtemperedwaterforatleast15
minutes.Resumeifpainreturns.Donotusecreams,lotions,orointments;getmedicalattentionas
soonaspossible.
Instructor and/or laboratory assistant should make certain that medical personnel (including
physicians,nurses,andparamedics)understandexactlywhatchemicalsareinvolvedtorecognize
andusepropertreatmentforthatexposure;exactchemicalnameshouldbesupplied.
Forchemicalspillsontheskinorintheeyes,treatmentmustbeginimmediately.Oftenthevolume
spilledisnotasimportantasthetoxicityofthesubstance.Immediatelyflushtheeyewithtempered
potablewaterfromagentlyflowingsourceforatleast15minutes.Holdtheeyelidsawayfromthe
eyeball,movetheeyeupanddownandsidewaystowashthoroughlybehindtheeyelids.
Aneyewashfountainshouldbeused,butifoneisnotavailable,injuredpersonsshouldbeplaced
ontheirbacksandwatergentlypouredintothecornersoftheireyesforatleast15minutes.Never
workwithchemicalsinalaboratorythatisnotequippedwithaneyewashfountain.Firstaidforthe
eyes must always be followed by prompt treatment by a member of a medical staff or an
ophthalmologistacquaintedwiththemanagement of chemical injuries to the eyes.
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8.3 CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY
Anyone overwhelmed with smoke or fumes during a laboratory experiment must be taken to
uncontaminatedairandtreatedforshock.Assessindividualanddescribethepossibilityofharmto
therescuerbeforetherescuerenterstoatoxicenvironment.Ifhazardouschemicalsareingested,
followthefirstaidtreatmentshownonthelabelorintheSDS.Nevergiveanythingbymouthtoan
unconsciousperson.
Learnexactlywhatsubstanceswereingested,andinformthemedicalstaff(whilethevictimisen
routetoahospital,ifpossible).RefertotheSDSforinformationregardingtreatment.
 Iftheinjuredpersonisnotbreathing,providemouth‐to‐mouthresuscitation.Ifthereisno
pulse,administercardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR).
 Ifanindividualisbleedingseverely,controlthebleedingbycompressingthewoundwitha
cloth or whatever is available. Elevate the injury above the level of the heart. If blood is
spurting, place a pad directly on the cut and apply firm pressure. Take reasonable
precautionstoavoidcontactwithblood.Wraptheinjuredpersontoavoidshockandget
immediatemedicalattention.
 Inthecaseofalesssevereoccur,washthecutandremoveanypiecesofglass,wrapthe
injuredpersontoavoidshock,andgetmedicalattention.Pressurepadshouldbeapplied
firmlyonthewound.Tourniquetsshouldbeusedonlybypersonstrainedinfirstaid.
8.4 PROPER STORAGE OF CHEMICALS
Inordertopreventfire,explosions,andtoxicexposureincidents,chemicalsmustbesegregateinto
afewclasses:Acidsstoredhere,basesthere,somedistanceaway;flammablesinanotherstorage
area;oxidizersnotstorednearflammables;allorganiccompoundsnotclassifiedintoanyofthe
precedinggroupsinadifferentplace.Limitstoreroomandstockroomaccesstothosefewpersons
whoaredirectlyresponsibleforinventorycontrol.
8.5 SAFETY TRAINING ON CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Facultyandstaffmustreceivetrainingatthetimeoftheirinitialjobandafteranexposuresituation.
Discussionoftopicsmustinclude:OSHAstandards,signsandsymptomsassociatedwithexposure
to hazardous chemicals, location and availability of SDS, safe handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardouschemicals.
8.6 CHEMICAL LIST LOCATION
EveryLaboratorymusthaveachemicallisthandyandavailableincaseofanemergency.This
chemicallistmustalsobeprovidedtotheRioGrandeDeanandtoOfficeofRiskManagementand
Services.
8.7 “RIGHT TO KNOW” REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEES
OSHA’sHazardsCommunicationStandards(HCS),29CFR1910.1200affectsdirectlyorindirectly,
mostU.Sworkplaces,includinglaboratories.TheHCSestablishesuniformrequirementstoensure
thatthehazardsofallchemicalsimportedinto,produced,orusedintheworkplaceareevaluated
andthathazardinformationistransmittedtoemployersandemployees.Theregulationrequires
thatemployeesbeinformedofthehazardouspropertiesandtheappropriateprecautionsrelated
tochemicalstowhichtheyareexposedintheworkplace.
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SECTION IX
MERCURY SPILLS
9.0 SOURCES OF MERCURY
Mercurymetalisadensesilver‐grayliquidwhichmaybefoundinitemssuchas:bloodpressure
units,somethermometers,thermostats,barometers,electricalswitches;“silver”dentalfillings
andsomemedicalequipment.
Exposuretomercurycanoccurwhenadevicebreaksandmercurybeadsscatterontofloorsor
othersurfaces.Spilledmercuryisveryhardtocleanup,especiallyifitrollsintocracks,ofitison
fabricorporousmaterial.
Breathingsmallamountsofmercuryvaporcanharmthenervoussystemofunbornbabies.
Breathinglargeramountsofmercuryvaporcancauseirritability,tremors,shortnessofbreath;
respiratoryandeyeirritation;chestpain;highbloodpressure;kidneydamage;memoryloss.
9.1 WHAT NOT TO DO ABOUT MERCURY SPILLS
Neveruseanordinaryvacuumcleanertocleanupmercury.Thevacuumwillputmercuryvapor
intotheairandincreaseexposure.Thevacuumcleanerwillbecontaminatedandhavetobe
thrownaway.
Neveruseamoporbroomtocleanupmercuryspill.Itwillbreakthemercuryintosmaller
dropletsandspreadthem.
Neverpourmercurydownadrain.Itmaylodgeintheplumbingandcausefutureproblems
duringplumbingrepairs.Ifdischarged,itcancausepollutionoftheseptictankorsewage
treatmentplant.
Neverwashmercury‐contaminateditemsinawashingmachine.Mercurymaycontaminatethe
machineand/orpollutesewage.
Neveruseanordinaryvacuumcleanertocleanupmercury.Thevacuumwillputmercuryvapor
intotheairandincreaseexposure.Thevacuumcleanerwillbecontaminatedandhavetobe
thrownaway.
Neveruseamoporbroomtocleanupmercuryspill.Itwillbreakthemercuryintosmaller
dropletsandspreadthem.
9.2 WHAT TO DO AFTER MERCURY SPILLS
Avoidcontactwiththespilledmercury‐itisrecommendedtocallOfficeofRiskManagementand
Services.Donotletstudentsgetincontactwithspilledmercury.
AMercurySpillKithaseverythingneededforallthestagesofamercuryspillclean‐up,including
containment,removalanddecontamination.Itprovidesaquick,easyandareliablesafewayto
cleanup,storeanddisposeofmercuryspillsinlaboratories.
Asmallamountofmercuryinafeverthermometerorfluorescentbulbisnotlikelytocause
aproblem,butshouldstillbecleanedup.
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10.0
SECTION X
GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION
LABELING OF CHEMICALS (GHS)
SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS’s)
GHS CHANGES
GHSwascreatedbyUnitedNations(UN‐1992)andSafetyDataSheetsinformationwas
standardizedsoallSDScanlookthesame.Newpictogramswillbeavailable;"M"fromMSDSwill
bedroppedtoleaveSDS.
Black hazard symbols on white backgrounds with red diamond borders to leave 9 in total, with
3CategoriesofClassification:
 Health
 Physical
 Environmental
9NewPictograms
 PhysicalHazards:CompressedGas,Explosives,Corrosive(alsoclassifiedunderHealth),
Flammable,andOxidizer.
 HealthHazards:AcuteToxicity,Healthhazard,Irritant
 EnvironmentalHazards:EnvironmentalToxicity
HazardStatements/Containerlabels
AcutetoxicityCategory:4levels
 LEVEL1ismoresevere.
 Thinkofacountdown:4,3,2,1BOOM!!!!!!!
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
HazardousNumberedCategories
WillNOTCHANGEfortheNFPADiamond
 4willstillbemoresevere
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HazardsStatements/Containinglabelscont.
 Chemicalorproductname
 Signalword‐“Danger”/”Warning”
 Standardized Hazard Statement (based on classification & based on classification and
category)
 StandardizedPrecautionaryStatements
 Preventexposure
 Storagerequirements
 Firstaidprocedures
 Spillresponse
 Disposalofchemical
 SupplierInformation
 Nameofmanufacturerordistributor
 Address
 Telephonenumber
 SupplementalInformation
 Directionsforuse
 Expirationdate
 Pictograms
SecondaryLabels
 Employee’sresponsibilitytolabelsecondarycontainers
 InformationmustbeconsistentwithHazardCommunicationStandard(HCS)
 LabelshouldincludePictogramsORProductidentifierandwords,pictures,symbols,or
combinationthereof
DeadlineforfullcompliancewillbeJune1,2016.SDS'sarereferencestobeusedprincipallyfor
thetrainingoffacultyandstaffconcerningthehazardsandprecautionarymeasuresapplicableto
those particular chemicals that students, faculty and staff handle in their laboratory classes, its
effects on human beings, the symptoms they precipitate, and the actions that may be taken to
minimizeadverseeffectsofthosechemicals.
ASDSalsodescribesotherhazardouscharacteristicsofachemicalormixture.Thus,ifachemical
can be absorbed through the intact skin, the SDS will so state and will also prescribe the use of
protectiveequipment,suchasglovesorfullprotectiveclothing,asappropriate.IftheSDSdoesnot
describethematerial(e.g.,rubber,neoprene,orpolyethylene,forgloves)thesuppliermaybeable
tosuggestasuitablematerial.
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HealthcoordinatorsareresponsibleforprovidingSDSaccesstostudentswithintheirparticular
programandlaboratoryclasses.Informationofthelocationofallchemicalsgatheredineverysingle
laboratorymustbeincludedintheirannualinventoryandsubsequentreceiptofnewchemicals
duringtheyear,incaseofanemergency.
SDS'sshouldbeavailabletostudents,faculty,andstaff.Hazardandprecautionaryinformation
fromSDS'sshouldbeincorporatedaspartoflaboratoryprocedures.Studentlaboratoryreports
shouldincludesafetyandhaloconcerns,themanagementofhazardoussituationsand,where
appropriate,toproperdisposalofbothproductsandleft‐overreagents.Studentsshouldbetough
thatthepracticalinformationfoundinthereactivitysectionofaSDSisveryimportantin
designingsafeexperimentalprocedures.ItisimportantforacademicinstitutionstoinvolveSDS's
inallaspectsoflaboratorywork.Itisequallyimportanttoinstructstudentssothatlater,after
graduation,they,andthosewhomtheysupervise,willhandlechemicalssafely.
Therefore,whenproperlyprepared,aSDSisausefultoolinthetrainingofusers,including
students,whowillusethatchemicalintheirlaboratorywork.NotethatalthoughOSHAhasno
authoritytorequirethetrainingofstudentsconcerninghazardouschemicals,facultycantake
advantageoftheavailabilityoftheSDS'sthatisfurnishedbychemicalsuppliersandusethesein
thetrainingofstudentsconcerningchemicalsafetyandhealthhazardsandprecautions.
10.1 REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS’s)
Adatabasewillalwayscontainthesameinformationinthesameorder.Itprovidesthefollowing
informationinEnglishaboutthehazardouschemicals:
SafetyDataSheets
1. Product&CompanyNameandInformation–Ex:MethaneorAjax
ProductName WD40Aerosol
Application Anti‐squeak,moisturerepellant,releasingagent
Supplier
WD40CompanyLimited
POBox440
KilnFarm
MiltonKeynes
MK113LF
Tel:01908555400
Fax:01908266900
Email:info@wd40.co,uk
Telephone
00441908555400
2. Hazard Identification‐ Signal word, pictogram/classification, precautionary statements,
hazardsdiamond
3. Composition/Information‐Productingredients
4. FirstAidInstructions‐Includesmostimportantsymptomsandeffects,indicatesif
immediatemedicalattentionorspecialtreatmentisneeded
5. FireFightingInstructions‐Includesproperextinguishingtechniques,specifichazards
fromfileandprecautionsforfirefighters
6. AccidentalReleaseMeasures‐Instructionsincaseofaccidentalproductrelease
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7. HandlingofStorage‐Precautionsforsafehandlingandstorageofproduct
8. Exposure controls/Personal Protection ‐ Instructions to handle exposure and what
personalprotectiveequipmenttowear
9. PhysicalandChemicalProperties‐CharacteristicsofProduct
10. StabilityandReactivity‐Chemicalreactivity,possiblehazardousreactionsandconditions
toavoid
11. ToxicologicalInformation‐Describestheeffectsoftheproductonthebody,informsof
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
thelikelyroutesofexposureandtreatmentmethods
EcologicalInformation‐Describestheeffectsontheproductontheenvironment
DisposalConsiderations‐Includes description ofwasteresiduesandhandling/storage
instructions
TransportInformation‐IncludesUNnumber,propershippingname,transporthazards
classes,packinggroup,environmentalhazardsandspecialprecautions
Regulatory Information ‐ Includes health, safety and environmental regulations for
product
OtherInformation‐IncludespreparationandrevisioninformationoftheSDS
10.2 LOCATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS’s)
SDS'smaybekeptinanyform;butmustbeavailableinthelaboratoryatalltimes.OSHArequires
that,foreveryhazardouschemicalonthepremises,aSDSbereadilyavailablebecausethereissome
level of hazard associated with every chemical. OSHA generally interprets all chemicals as
hazardous.OSHAimposesnorestrictiononthesourcesoftheSDS'sthataremadeavailabletothe
workers,butitdoesrequireallsuppliersofhazardouschemicalstofurnishcopiesofSDS'stotheir
customers.InsomecasestheSDSmustbefromthesupplierinordertofulfilllegalrequirements.
KeepinmindthatSDSisalwaysatertiaryformofinformationandnotallSDSsarepreparedfrom
reliablesources.Therefore,someSDSsarelessaccuratethanothers.Notallfullydescribehazards
thatarenotattributedtothatchemical.ItisoftenhelpfultocompareSDS'sfromdifferentsuppliers
forthesamechemical.CallEPCC‐RiskManagementofficeifyouhavetroublegettinganySDSsheets.
ToensurestudentshaveaccesstoSDSs;itisrecommendedthatasectionofyourclasssyllabusbe
taughtthefirstdayoflaboratorytraining.
 Maintainpapercopies.
 Web address of major chemical companies must be listed. If preferred, ask laboratory
assistanttodownloadpertaininginformationforeachchemicalused.Chemicalinformation
mightbeavailablefromcompany’swebsite.SDSs’informationisstandardinsequenceand
format.OSHAstandardincludeinformationstoredinacomputerdatabaseprovidedthat
theinformationcanbeaccessedreadily.
 TheprincipalpartsrequiredinaSDSincludes:
 Physicaldata
 Fireandexplosionhazards
 Toxicityhazards,otherhealthhazards,propensitytoreactvigorously(oftencalledan
incompatiblechemicalslistorreactivitydescription),
 Spillandleakcleanupprocedures,andaboveall,precautionarymeasureswhich,if
followed,willsignificantlyreducetheprobabilityofanyharmwhenthechemicalis
used.
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SECTION XI
DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
11.0
IDENTIFYING HAZARDOUS WASTE
Wastecanbepreviouslyusedorunusedsurpluschemicals.
 Ifyouhaveanactiveinventoryofchemicalsinyourlaboratory,thefollowingmustbe
recorderinordertobeincompliancewithwastemanagementregulations:
 Dateofpurchaseandconditionofthismaterial–(eachcontainerofachemical
substanceshouldbearalabelwiththedateofreceipt).
 Useanddisposalofchemicalsubstances:
 Quantitiesofchemicalsconsumedperclass
 Quantitiesofchemicalsdeclaredwaste,and
 Quantitiesofchemicalslostintheprocess.
 Haveamaterialbalancesheetforallchemicalsentering,movingthrough,andleavingyour
laboratoryaswaste.
 ListedwasteisanythingcontainedintheEPA(EnvironmentProtectionAgency)“F”listof
hazardouswastes,the“P”listoftoxicwastes,orthe“U”listofacutelyhazardouswastes.
Statutorywasteisanythingthatcancauseharmtohumanhealthandtheenvironment.Itmay
containsubstancesnotcurrentlyfederallyregulatedundercharacteristicorlistedwastes.
 Characteristicwaste:
 Ignitable(i.e.capableoffirehazardundernormalconditionsoroperations).
 Corrosive(i.e.capableofeatingthroughnormalcontainers).
 Reactive(i.e.tendstoexplodeundernormaluseconditions,toreactviolentlywith
water,ortogeneratetoxicgasesunderspecifiedconditions).
 Toxic(i.e.containcertaintoxicmaterialsthatcanbereleasedinacidicwater).

Laboratoriesmustidentifychemicalcomponentsofwasteproducts,sincewaste
disposalcontractorsorcollectingcompaniesdonotaccept“unknownchemical
disposal”
11.1
SAFE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
Inordertoeliminate,oratleastminimize,potentialorharmfuleffectsofsubstancesand
chemicalsusedinlaboratories,eliminationofsubstancesthatareby‐productsusedduring
chemicalandbiologylaboratoriesclasses,mustmeetorexceedalllocal,state,andnationallaws
and/orregulations;toensurethatstudentsinthelaboratorywillbewellpreparedtoenterthe
workforcewiththisknowledge.
 Allsolutionsinanytypeofcontainerwillbecappedafteruse.Bottlesofsolutionsnot
cappedwillbedisposedofandnotused.Squirtbottleswillbedisposedofonemonth
afterbeingopenedorasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
 Allsurfacesoftablesusedwillbecleanedusingsoapywaterandthenwithan
antibacterialsolutiontominimizecontaminationaftereveryclasssession.
 Measuringinstrumentswillbewipedcleanwithalcohol.Laboratoryareaswhere
studentsperformedexperimentswillbeespeciallytargetedforcleaning.
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11.2 CHEMICAL LIST AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR HEALTH CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MATH &
SCIENCE PROGRAMS
PROGRAM NAME
Use/Have
Is Information
Have Written Safety
Has a Safety Handbook available
Chemicals in
Available for
Measures &
for Students?
your
Students?
Procedures available for
Completed
Laboratory?
Students?
Biology Department YES Dental Assisting YES Dental Hygiene YES Diagnostic Medical Sonography YES YES YES Emergency Medical Services YES YES YES Health Professions and Related Courses Medical Assisting NO N/A N/A YES YES YES Medical Imaging Technology‐
Radiography NO N/A YES SafetyManual
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YES (Copy of DMSO Student Guidelines Handbook in H.C. Lab Assistant’s office) YES N/A Have MSDS sheets in MDCA lab YES ( Copy of MITR Student Clinician’s Handbook in H.C. Lab Assistant’s office) PROGRAM NAME
Use/Have
Is Information
Have Written Safety
Has a Safety Handbook available
Chemicals in
Available for
Measures &
for Students?
your
Students?
Procedures available for
Completed
Laboratory?
Medical Laboratory Technology Pharmacy Technology Physical Therapist Respiratory Care Technology YES Students?
YES YES YES YES YES YES‐Under Laboratory Activities YES‐Explained in the Lab Portion of Classes YES ‐Explained In Lab Portion Of Classes Working on Safety Handbook Working on Safety Handbook Working on Safety Handbook YES YES (Copy of RSPT Student Handbook in H.C. Lab Assistant’s office) Surgical Technology SafetyManual
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Working on Student’s Procedures Handbook REFERENCES
Society, A. C. (1995). Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories (SACL). Washington, D.C.: The
American Chemical Society Committee on Chemical Safety, 6th. Ed.
Young, J. A. (1991). Improving Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: A Practical Guide. New York:
Wiley-Interscience Publication.
(U.S.DepartmentofLabor,1990).
(Scientific,2005)(Scientific,RighttoKnow*orHazardsCommunicationStandards,2005)
STUDENTSAFETYPROGRAMS,UniversityofWyoming,(January1,2002).
EPCCSAFETYHANDBOOK
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