Admission to CMSC
1. Take the ORCBS on-line course Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety / Hazardous
Waste Initial Training http://www.hazmat.msu.edu:591/CHI/CHI_intro.htm
2. Take the ORCBS on-line course , Security Awareness
http://www.hazmat.msu.edu:591/SAT/
3. Take the ORCBS on-line course Compressed Gas Cylinder
Safetyhttp://www.hazmat.msu.edu:591/CGC/CGC_intro.htm
4. After satisfying the above requirements, contact Michael Rich at rich@egr.msu.edu to
schedule CMSC Safety Training, offered on Fridays only by appointment. At this
appointment, bring the Application to Work in CMSC Laboratory available at
http://www.egr.msu.edu/cmsc/files/index.html, and have the form signed by your
advisor. Incomplete forms will result in postponement of the CMSC Safety Training.
Also, bring the Informed Consent form at
http://www.egr.msu.edu/cmsc/files/index.html
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!
INDIVIDUAL LABORATORY EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. ALL INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING
WORK WITH HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MUST ACCEPT
A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPERATING IN A SAFE
MANNER ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN INFORMED ABOUT THE
EXTENT OF RISK AND SAFE PROCEDURES FOR THEIR
ACTIVITIES. THEY ALSO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO
INFORM THEIR SUPERVISORS OF ACCIDENTS AND WORK
PRACTICES OR CONDITIONS THEY BELIEVE HAZARDOUS TO
THEIR HEALTH OR TO THE HEALTH OF OTHERS.
How
to Bring Chemicals to CMSC Labs
Standard Procedures for Bringing Chemicals and Compounds to CMSC Laboratory
This procedure must be completed prior to bringing any compound to CMSC Laboratories.
1. Fill out Chemical Inventory Log-In Sheet, available at
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http://www.egr.msu.edu/cmsc/files/index.html
2. Send form to Brian Rook, rook@egr.msu.edu
3. On Fridays only, Brian will accept appointments with you to place the item on CMSC inventory.
4. Incomplete forms will be returned and can not be processed.
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Any item not labeled will be immediately processed for disposal.
EVERYTHING MUST HAVE OWNER’S NAME, DATE, AND COMPOUND IDENTITY
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ON EACH VESSEL, INCLUDING WATER.
ALL SECONDARY CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELLED WITH HAZARD LABEL.
How to Bring Chemicals to CMSC Labs
Form is at http://www.egr.msu.edu/cmsc/files/ChemInventory.pdf
Secondary Containers
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All secondary containers must be labeled with Chemical Name,
Date, and Owner,
All secondary containers must have NFPA hazard thumb
stickers, and have the primary hazard spelled out in words, i.e.,
"Flammable", " Corrosive", etc......
Instrument Specific Training for CMSC
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Instruction by Supervisor
Review Instrument Instruction Manual
Identify hazard, (pinch point, hot areas, etc)
Independent use on case by case basis
Hours of Operation
SOP in CMSC
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Safety Showers and Eye Wash Locations
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarm Locations
Chemical Spill Kits
Canopy and Fume Hood Operation
Container Identification
Waste Disposal
Safety Apparel
Cleanliness
Do not borrow without permission
SOP in CMSC
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Equipment Reservation
Log in your work every time
Consumables
All New Setups Reviewed by CMSC Safety Comm.
(reflux, distillations, modifications, etc.)
• Squeeze bottles must only contain identified contents
• Report Unsafe Situations and Practices to
MIKE RICH or any staff member.
Work Protocols
Return tools. Purchase your own if you need a tool
at your work station.
Keep it clean. Dispose of paper towels. Place full
trashcans in hallway.
If you open a drawer, close it.
Label all chemicals. Dispose of them too.
Refresh supplies: Al foil, paper towels, light bulbs,
gloves, and the like.
Glove Regulations
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Do not leave lab with gloves on.
If wearing gloves, do not touch balances,
ovens, doorknobs, phones, pc mouse,
cabinets, faucets, or other public item where
you will cross contaminate a fellow worker.
If you smudge something from your gloves,
clean it with isopropanol, acetone, etc.
Change your gloves frequently.
Work Protocols
If it is broken inform Mike or staff right away.
If you change something, return it to its original configuration (vacuum
ovens, drill press, saw…)
If it is not yours, don’t use it.
Never Ever Debulk Silicone Mold Making Materials in Vacuum Oven.
When Finished, Lock the Drill Press, Felkar Saw, and Band Saw. Put keys
in envelope, and slide under my door.
Work Protocols
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Keep microscope ports covered.
Peroxides must be dated when vessel was
opened.
Do not remove tools, manuals, supplies,
from the labs.
CMSC does not archive data.
Emergency Procedures
 Fire—Pull Alarm, and leave bldg.
 Meet across the street at the pillars if
you have information for me.
 Tornado—go to basement
Work Protocols
Do Not Loan Your Key Card
Do Not Block Open Lab Doors
Do Not Give Access to Others
Be Courteous and Professional to Colleagues and All
Researchers in CMSC Labs
Work Protocols
Extruder/Injection Molder Operations.
You must work in pairs. No solo operations.
Purge according to CMSC Procedures.
No metal tools around extruder or mold.
Sweep the floor. Every pellet to be swept.
Put tools away (not on counter).
Clean the cooling bath.
Your contract will be charged for any cleaning required by
CMSC after your use.
Report all problems to Mike & Staff.
Disciplinary Actions
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Card will be suspended when there is evidence
that an individual is responsible for serious
breach of safety protocols
Individuals may be required to retake Chemical
Safety Training.
Serious and repeated infractions will result in
review of performance by Director Drzal.
The 5 Minute Rule
If I am not on phone, and do not have
visitor, you may knock on my door for
assistance requiring less than 5 minutes
of my time.
 Longer time periods might require an
appointment to be scheduled.
 Be Safe. Be Productive. Be
Professional.
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