University of Maryland
Eastern Shore
Hazard Communication Program
Chemical Hygiene
Laboratory Safety
Campus Emergency Procedures
Campus Regulatory Procedure
UMES Website
UMES Written Hazard
Communication Program (HCP)
• Fulfills the requirements set forth in the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(H.C.S.), 29 CFR 1910.1200 will be met in
this laboratory.
– Right-to-Know Program
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• www.umes.edu/EHS
Purpose
• Teaches the student/staff to protect
themselves
• Reduces the number of accidents by
promoting safe laboratory practices
UMES Training Office
• Environmental Health and Safety Office
– HTTP://www.umes.edu/EHS
– Located in Physical Plant
• Personnel
– Mr. Preston Cottman, Health and Safety Manager
– Ext. 6552
Email plcottman@umes.edu
– Ms. Jicola Sturgis, Assistant Health and Safety
Manager
– Ext. 6552
Email jrsturgis@umes.edu
Department of Natural Science Trainers
• Ms. Amelia Potter
– Laboratory Coordinator and Lecturer
– Hazardous Communication Regulatory
Trainer
• My contact information is:
– Office: CH 2105
– Email: agpotter@umes.edu
– Phone: Ext. 6044
Hazard Communication Plan
Right-to-Know Video Training
• Please play the Right-to-Know Video at this
time.
Hazards
• Physical Hazards • Health Hazards
– Chemicals
• Reactivity, spills
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Fire / Burns
Clutter
Cold Traps/Cryo
Gas/Cylinders
Chemical Storage
Sharps
Equipment
– Exposure
• Biologicals
– Blood
– Other Potentially
Infectious Materials
(OPIM)
• Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals
• Physical Hazards• Health Hazards
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Flammables
Reactive Chemicals
Oxidizers
Pyrophoric
Col traps cryogens
Compressed gases
Corrosives
Incompatible
Chemicals
• Light sensitive
chemicals
• Carcinogens
(formaldehyde)
• Toxins, Poisons
• Irritants
• Sensitizers
• Reproductive Toxins
• CNS toxins
• Agents organ damage
MSDS
• Ethanol, Anhydrous (Histological), Fisher
Chemical - 681075 - Chemical Product
Phy.Prop Display - Fisher Scientific
MSDS
• Hydrochloric Acid Fisher Chemical -
The Material Safety Data Sheets
LOCATION
• Where should MSDSs be located in lab:
– Hanging Folder/Binder by the laboratory door.
– Copy at a predetermined location.
• Where to get a MSDS to put in Binders:
– Shipped with Chemicals to person who placed order.
Sometimes goes to EHS
– ONLINE from Chemical Company
– (Note that MSDSs from different companies are
different and present different information)
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The Material Safety Data Sheets
Responsibility
• Teaching Laboratories: Faculty Instructor (FI) is
responsible for insuring that these documents are
present and are up to date.
• Research Laboratories: Principle Investigator (PI)
is responsible for insuring that these documents
are present and are up to date.
• If they are not, please contact EHS and provide the
building, the room, and the PIs name.
Hazardous Materials Handler Training
• Persons who handle hazardous chemical or
biological materials and/or waste must be
trained.
• Chemical Hazards
– Hazardous Materials Committee:
• Mr. Preston Cottman - EHS
• Biological Hazards
– Biosafety Committee:
• Dr. Victor Xsia, Pharmacy
Hazardous Material Storage
• All Hazardous material, including waste,
must be stored securely.
– This includes locking the materials, including
waste, such that unauthorized persons do not
have access.
• Do not store mixed hazards. Separate
flammables, corrosives, metals and others.
Chemical Hazards
• Hazardous chemicals are those that
will cause injury to humans, animals or
the environment.
• These include those classified as
flammable, corrosive (acids or bases),
irritants, toxins, carcinogens,
mutagens, teratogens, oxidizers,
explosives, light sensitive, cryo,
peroxide, compressed gases, etc.
Chemical Hazards
• It also includes those that can also
cause severe environmental damage,
such as drugs and hormones.
AREA NOTIFICATION
• Anyone entering as part of work or research
must be trained concerning the hazards in
their workplace.
• All labs using hazardous chemicals should
have the chemical in use posted on the door
and limited access.
Hazardous Chemical
Handling, Storage and Waste
• Handle, store and dispose of hazardous
chemicals as described in the MSDS.
• All chemicals, solutions and waste must
be properly labeled.
• Do not store mixed hazards. Separate
flammables, corrosives, metals, . . . .
Hazardous Material Labeling
Labeling of Solutions:
• All of the solutions which you use should be labeled.
• A proper label be legible and will state, at minimum,
– the name and concentration of the chemicals in
the solution,
– the date, (mm/dd/yyyy)
– the PIs full name
– Your full name.
– The generating grant no.(###-###-…) or the
generating class (ENVS 101)
DO NOT remove or deface label
Fire Protection Label
• Rating
– 4 most Hazardous
– 0 no Hazard
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Red = Flammability
Yellow = Reactivity
Blue = Health
White = Personal
Protection Equipment/
Other
Hazardous Material Transfer
Transfer of Solids:
• Wear Gloves and Goggles.
• Always handle bottles PALM to LABEL.
• Pour an amount from the labeled dispensing stock
bottle into a labeled beaker.
• Then transfer from the beaker the amount needed
to your receptacle.
• Do not pour the unused contents of your beaker
solution back in the dispensing bottle. Use a
labeled recycle bottle or waste bottle.
Hazardous Material Transfer
Transfer of Liquids and Solutions:
• Wear Gloves and Goggles.
• Always pour a solution PALM to LABEL.
• Pour liquids/solutions from the labeled dispensing
stock bottle into a labeled beaker.
• Then pour from the beaker to your graduated
cylinder or pipet the amount needed.
• Do not pour the unused contents of your beaker
solution back in the dispensing bottle. Use a
labeled recycle bottle or waste bottle.
Handling CORROSIVES
(Acids/Bases)
• Concentrated solutions of acids and bases must
be used in a Chemical Fume Hood. Note that
these are not HEPA filtered biological hoods,
used to culture cells. Never breath acid or base
fumes.
• Acids and Bases should be washed off
immediately with water. Check for burns.
• Add Acid into Water to disperse the heat when
diluting.
• Store in Corrosive cabinets.
• Do not store with metals nor flammables.
Handling Flammables
• Flammables should be used in a Chemical Fume
Hood with non-sparking hot plates and motors.
• No Smoking signs should be posted.
• Note that the vapor of some organics may burn,
such as ethanol. These should be extinguished
with the proper foam-based fire extinguisher. Do
not disperse the vapor.
• Flammables must be stored in flammable cabinets,
• separate from corrosives and metals.
Handling Explosives
• Explosives should be used in explosion proof
rooms and in the proper environment.
• Explosives must be stored under the proper
environment, in explosive retardant cabinets, in
explosion proof rooms, separate from corrosives
and metals.
Handling Irritants, Toxins, etc.
• Both the vapor and the solid/liquid material
of these chemicals should be avoided.
• Wear gloves and goggles, with breathing
apparatus when instructed in MSDS. Do
not breath in nor touch skin.
• Store and dispose according to MSDS.
Chemical Spills
Chemical Spills :
• In the event of a chemical spill, follow the
instructions in the MSDS.
• Notify the PI/Faculty of the spill.
• Notify EHS of the spill.
Signs of Chemical Exposure
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Muscle Aches
Dizzy
Burning in eyes, nose, throat
Sick
Seizure
Get to ventilated area immediately. Seek
medical attention.
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
• Disposal procedure and the label must
follow the instructions provided for
Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal
located on the EHS website:
– www.umes.edu/EHS
• Large Quantity Generator Rules apply.
• Label all hazardous chemical waste bottles,
with the appropriate EHS label prior to
conducting the experiment.
REMINDERS for WASTE
• Store securely. Store in a locked area. Fume
hoods are NOT storage areas.
• Dispose of Solids and Liquids Separately
• Containers should be compatible for waste
material.
• Bottles should be sealed. DO NOT use
aluminum foil, parafilm nor corks to seal
bottles or containers.
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
Procedure Summary
• Each bottle should be labeled with a yellow
4in X 4in label printed with the EHS logo.
Template to use Avery label (use two 2” X
4”) is available.
• Completed Waste Disposal Form should be
completed
• MSDS should be provided for each chemical.
• (see EHS website).
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
Procedure Summary 2
• PI or FI are the generators and should submit
waste to EHS for pick up Quarterly or when
storage area is full.
EHS Website
Waste Disposal Procedure
Webpage
Chemical Waste Disposal
Biosafety Program Website
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Definitions
• Hazardous biologics are those that will
cause injury to humans, animals or the
environment.
• These are classified by Biosafety Level
(BSL), which refers to the mode of
transport and the level of infection.
• BSL 1 is a normally occurring biological at
environmental levels which may cause
limited pathogenesis in humans, animals or
plants. BSL 1 are allowable on campus.
BSL 1 Definition
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
• BSL 2 are classified as having potential
for pathogenesis but not airborne
transport. Low potential for vector
infection or death. UMES is working
toward a BSL 2 lab. We cannot order
BSL 2 biologics to date?
• BSL 3 are classified as being
pathogenic and airborne transport.
High potential for vector infection.
These biologics usually result in death.
We cannot order BSL 3 or higher
AREA BSL NOTIFICATION
• Anyone entering as part of work or research
must be trained concerning the hazards in
their workplace.
• All labs using biologics should have the
level of the biologic posted on the door and
limited access.
• Yellow BIOSAFETY warning notices, for
research with BSL 2 or higher, must be
posted on the exterior door.
HANDLING HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICS
• Ordering of BSL materials must be
approved by the EHS and the BSC.
• BSL 1 require minimum protection of
gloves and goggles.
• BSL 2 require limited access and exposure
and should not be used without prior
instruction from EHS and the UMES
Biosafety committee.
• BSL 3 and higher are not allowed on
campus at this time.
BIOSAFETY DISINFECTION
• Surfaces used with biologics must be
disinfected by the method described in the
MSDS.
• At a minimum, this includes the use of a
disinfecting compound or device, such as
UV light.
• Gloves, even unused, may not be worn
outside the laboratory.
HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
• Biologics, including media, and cells,
should be autoclaved before disposal.
• Use a regular PE bag and autoclave tape
to autoclave BSL 1 level biologics and
trash.
• Use a sealed box inside a regular PE bag
and autoclave tape to autoclave BSL 1
spent needles and sharps.
• The BIOSAFETY orange autoclave bags
and/or sharps disposal boxes are reserved
for use with BSL2 and higher.
HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
• Disposal procedure and the label must
follow the instructions provided for
Hazardous Biological Waste Disposal
located on the EHS website:
– www.umes.edu/EHS
• Label all hazardous chemical waste
bottles, with the appropriate EHS label
prior to conducting the experiment.
Biological Waste Disposal
Procedure
Charge for Waste Disposal
• Your grant/department will be charged for
all hazardous waste disposal. This may be
included in the overhead of grants.
• Unknown waste costs $4000/bottle. Please
label materials and waste.
• It is a violation to “dump” your waste in
another area. It must disposed from the area
from which it was generated.
Penalties for Violation
• You can be fined $1000 per day per
violation by either UMES, any state
authority or any federal authority.
• If you knowingly violate any UMES
mandates, you will be fined and face
possible imprisonment.
• If you witness any violations, you should
report those to EHS immediately.
UMES Organization
Dr. Juliette B. Bell
President
Dr. Ronald Nykiel
Dr. Dale B. Wesson
Vice President Research and Economic Development
Institutional Officio
Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs
Schools (Agriculture, HE and
Natural Sciences)
Institutional Research
CITI Training
Ms. Catherine Bolek
Biosafety
Dr. Henry Xsia
IACUC
Dr. Dia El Naime
Dr. Ronnie Holden
Ms. Kimberly Dumpson, ESQ
Vice President Administrative Affairs
Chief Leatherbury
Director of Public Safety
Preston Cottman
Director of EHS
Vice President
Institutional
Advancement?
Dr. ????
Hazardous Materials
Mr. Preston Cottman
IHRB
Dr. XXX XXXX
Dr. Johnson
Vice President,
Student Affairs
UMES Emergency Training
• Emergency Management and Safety Office
– Located in Public Security Office
– HTTP://www.umes.edu/Emergency
UMES Training Office
• Personnell
– Chief Earnest Leatherbury, Director of Public Safety
– Ext. 6595
– Email ejleatherbury@umes.edu
Emergency Plan
• Copy of plan www.umes.edu/Emergency
• Notification of Emergency Hawk Talk
• Types of Emergencies
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Winter Storms
Fire
HAZMAT
Active Shooter
Flooding
Hurricane
Tornado
Pandemic
UMES Website
Emergency Website
Winter Storm
• The school is closed in times of severe
winter storms. Please refer to the local TV
stations for announcements of UMES
closure. If the school is closed, no classes
are held.
Tornado
• Heed the alarm warning.
• Go to the designated area in your building.
– Ask your PI/Faculty.
• Wait for the all clear to leave the area.
Hurricane/Flooding
• Follow directions issued by Public Safety.
Use Hawk Alert or TV announcements.
• Heed the notice to evacuate. Evacuate as
soon as possible if directed.
– Note: we are at sea level.
Fires and Fire Drills
• The fire alarm is a loud buzzer that will ring three
times intermittently. When the alarm rings you
should follow the fire drill pattern.
• First, please locate the fire exits from your lab.
• The procedure for a fire:
• 1) Don’t panic
2) Shut off gas
• 3) Don’t panic and don’t run 4) Go to the fire exit
• 5) Don’t panic and don’t run 6) Exit the building.
Fires and Fire Drills
(Con’t)
• 7) Meet your PI/Instructor at the prearranged
designations and sign roll.
– You may not leave the area until it is
determined that it is a drill or an actual fire.
– In the event of a drill, you will be instructed to
return to resume the scheduled laboratory
experiment.
– Do not re-enter the building unless you are
provided a clear indication to do so.
Trapped in a building
• Stay low. Feel the door opening if hot don’t
open.
• Pack cracks around doors with coats, etc.
• Open a window and signal for help.
• DO NOT jump from a second or higher
floor building.
• Call 3300, 6590 or 911 to provide
information of your locaation.
Haz Mat
• Public Safety will control Hazardous
Material Spills, Accidents or threats.
• Heed announcements on Hawk Talk.
Shooter or Campus Threat
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Turn off lights.
Cover window.
Hide.
Wait for rescue staff.
Report suspicious behavior.
Pandemic
• Sneeze into your elbow.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Use hygienic stations on campus.
Counseling Services
• Report suspicious behavior.
• Report threatening behavior.
• Report self-destructive behavior.
Emergency Plan
www.umes.edu/Emergency
• Dial 3300 or 6590 (Public Safety) on campus.
• Or Dial 911.
• Building Management:
– Building Safety Director: Ultimate responsibility
for each building and will sound end of drills and
threats to building.
– Evacuation Wardens: Ensures building is empty
in case of fire.
Emergency Notification
• On each doorway, post a notice on each
door to identify emergency contacts and
their contact phone numbers:
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Building Manager
EHS person
Alternatives
Laboratory Safety – Video Training
• Proper laboratory procedure,
• Maintaining safe laboratory techniques.
• At this time, please play the American
Chemical Society’s film on Safety.
Laboratory Safety
• In addition to learning experimental method, a
purpose of this laboratory is to train students to
develop good, safe work habits.
• To establish these habits, these guidelines assume
that the student is always exposed to the most
hazardous situation, use with the strong, toxic,
reactive corrosive, flammable chemicals. In
reality, you probably will not be exposed to these
in our labs.
• We expect any student at doctoral level of training
to have the ability to make an informed decision
on how to protect themselves.
Laboratory Safety
• Another purpose of this class is to train
students for professional employment.
• Therefore, the students must follow the
guidelines outlined by the Pharmacy
Faculty Coordinator, their TA and the
UMES guidelines.
• We also strongly encourage the students
not to request any exceptions from these
rules.
UMES Laboratory Safety Rules and
Regulations
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Safety Attire
Safety Lab Cleanliness
Safety Equipment
Safety First Aide
Safety Special Topics
Safety Assessment
Safety Attire - Eyewear:
Contacts:
• We do not recommend contacts in the laboratory.
– They have the potential to fuse to the eye if certain
chemicals are used.
– They can trap chemicals underneath the lens
• Training students for professional employment
requires that students develop good work habits.
See the PI/FI for their rules.
Safety Attire - Eyewear:
Goggles:
• All students are required to wear goggles
in the laboratory.
• The laboratory rule for using goggles
states:
– If ANYONE in the lab is working with
glassware and/or solutions, including washup, EVERYONE in the lab must wear
goggles.
Safety Attire - Eyewear:
Goggles:
• Goggles should have a lens and should include
an above-eye shield and a side shield.
• They should also be chemical resistant and
impact safe.
• Full goggles should be used in any experiment
where hazardous, toxic, corrosive and/or
flammable chemicals are used.
• Full face shields should be worn as required in
the MSDS.
Safety Attire - Bodywear
Gloves:
• Use a glove guide to determine the correct glove and
length for your application.
• Type of glove general rule:
– Organics require chemical resistant gloves (Nitrile or
Butyl Rubber).
– Concentrated acids or bases require acid/base resistant
gloves (Nitrile or Butyl Rubber).
– Aqueous solutions, such as weak acid base solutions,
are allowed to use the thinner latex or nitrile exam
gloves.
– Biochemical assays may also use the nitrile or latex
exam gloves.
Safety Attire - Bodywear
Clothing:
• Appropriate clothing should also be worn.
• Acrylics, polyesters, nylons and other
synthetics are not appropriate for the
laboratory as these melt and stick to skin
with strong chemicals and with heat.
• Cotton lab clothing.
Safety Attire - Bodywear
Shoes:
• Open Toed Shoes are not allowed in the
Chemical laboratory.
• High Heels are strongly discouraged in the
laboratory.
Aprons and Lab Coats:
• Lab Coats or Aprons are worn to protect
skin and clothing.
Safety Attire - Personal Items
Bookbags:
• Bookbags and other personal items are not
allowed on the benchtop.
• The benchtop has residual chemicals and
may be contaminated from the previous lab.
• Please keep your areas clean and dry.
Safety Attire - Personal Items
Food and Drink:
• NO FOOD OR DRINK, including candy
and chewing gum are allowed in the
laboratory.
• If you must eat, please use the hallway.
Safety Attire - Personal Items
Cell Phones, Text messaging and
Video/Audio Devices:
• Cell Phones, Text messaging and
Video/Audio Devices are not allowed in the
laboratory.
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Safety Equipment
Safety First Aide
Safety Special Topics
Safety Assessment
Safety - Lab Cleanliness
Balances:
• TAs will check the balances at the end of
laboratory for spills so keep your area clean.
• Notify the TA if a spill occurs.
Glassware:
• All glassware should be washed and put away
in your desk drawer.
• Do not leave beakers of water out on the
counter or on the overhead.
Safety - Lab Cleanliness
Countertops:
• TAs will check the lab counter tops at the
end of laboratory for spills and equipment
so keep your area clean.
• The counter should be washed with soap
and water at the end of your lab period.
Safety - Lab Cleanliness
Overhead Areas:
• TAs will check the overhead are at the end of
laboratory for glassware and bottles and
cleanliness of equipment so keep your area clean.
• Only clean and washed ring stands are allowed in
this area.
• Clamps and screens should be washed and placed
in the cabinet underneath the counter.
• No glassware or solutions should be present.
Safety - Lab Cleanliness
Sinks:
• TAs will check the lab sinks at the end
of laboratory for glassware, paper,
pens, equipment, candy/gum wrappers
and trash so keep your area clean.
Chairs:
• Absolutely NO CHAIRS are allowed
in the laboratory.
Safety - Lab Cleanliness
Hoods:
• There are two types of hoods, Chemical
Fume or HEPA-filtered.
• Select the hood for the application.
– When using hazardous chemicals, use a
Chemical Fume Hood. See MSDS.
– When using biologics which require a
hood, use a HEPA filtered hood. See
MSDS.
Safety - Lab Cleanliness
Hoods:
• Hoods should be kept clean, free of
chemicals and, when using biologics,
disinfected.
• Hoods should be properly inspected
periodically for flow and filter changes.
• Properly label solutions or waste container
You should be wearing goggles and gloves
when working in the hood.
• Hoods are not to be used to store materials
nor waste.
Safety- Laboratory Procedure
Burn Prevention
Burns from Heated Items:
• A hot item looks just like a cold item.
• Don’t touch any glassware or
equipment that has been heated for
any length of time without first
checking to see if it is not.
• If you burn yourself, immediately
submerge the burn in water. Seek
treatment.
Safety- Laboratory Procedure
Cut Prevention
Cuts from Broken Glassware:
• In the event of broken glassware cuts, please
notify the PI/FI if the glassware is contaminated.
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• Broken glassware should be placed in the
Broken Glassware Box. These can be obtained
from a commercial supplier.
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Safety Lab Cleanliness
Safety Equipment
Safety First Aide
Safety Special Topics
Safety Assessment
Safety- Equipment
Log Book
Log Book:
• All equipment requires a log book.
• Log books are maintained daily.
• Blank log sheets are available on request.
Safety - Equipment
Broken Glass Disposal
Broken Glassware Disposal:
• Broken glassware should be placed in the
Broken Glassware Box.
• If contaminated glassware, post a hazard
notice on the box.
• Paper Trash goes in the Trash Can.
• Locate the Trash Can.
Safety Equipment - Eyes
Eyewash Station
• The most used equipment is the eyewash
station.
– Most used because students fail to wear goggles
and splashes occur.
– Locate the eye wash station.
• Your partner should assist you to and with the
eyewash station in the event you splash
chemicals in your eyes or on your face.
Safety Equipment - Eyes
Eyewash Station
• Instructions for USE:
– Push the panel “ON”. The water will begin to
run. It will stay in the “ON” running water
position until it is pushed “OFF”.
– Wash your eyes - hold your eyes open, and roll
your eyes in the stream of water for 15 minutes.
– If wearing contacts, wash for 1 minute remove
contacts and continue for 15 minutes.
– Pull the panel to the “OFF” position. The water
will stop running.
Safety Equipment - Eyes
Eyewash Station
• In the event a hazardous chemical splashes in
your eye, immediately seek medical attention.
• The eyewash station should be purged during
your laboratory to ensure that the water is
clean and bacteria free.
Safety Equipment - Body
Safety Shower Whole Body Contamination:
• The lab should provide a safety shower for washing
off chemicals due to full body spill.
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While under water, remove clothing.
Wash for 15 minutes.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention.
Report incident.
Safety Equipment – Fires
Fire Extinguisher
• In the event of a small fire, a fire
extinguisher has been provided in the lab.
• Do not use the fire extinguisher unless you
are trained personnel.
– Refresher: Select the appropriate extinguisher
for the fire type. Pull the pin and use short
blasts to extinguish a fire.
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Safety Lab Cleanliness
Safety Equipment
Safety First Aide
Safety Special Topics
Safety Assessment
Safety - First Aide
Burns
• Burns received in the laboratory are of special
concern as they may also be contaminated and are
especially prone to infection.
– **If you burn yourself, immediately submerge the burn
in clean cool water. This will reduce the severity of
the burn if performed within 20 seconds of contacting
heat source.**
– If the burn appears blistered, whitish or intense red
color, please call the emergency phone to receive
immediate medical care.
– Care should be taken to not get the burn infected nor
burst the blister.
– Seek medical treatment.
Safety - First Aide
Cuts
• Cuts received in the laboratory are of special
concern as they may be contaminated and are
prone to infection.
– Wash minor cuts with soap and water.
– Treat minor cuts with whatever first aide you deem
appropriate.
– Large cuts and/or heavily bleeding cuts should be
attended by emergency personnel. Please call the
emergency phone to receive immediate medical care.
– Seek Medical Treatment if the cut becomes infected.
Safety - First Aide
Kit
Neither the PI nor the FI can apply or offer
antibiotic ointment or iodine.
These items, along with band-aids, are located
in the medicine cabinet located in the labs.
Each Department is responsible for
filling/maintaining First Aid Cabinets.
Safety - First Aide
Emergency Medical Attention
Medical Attention and the Emergency Phone
• To seek emergency medical attention, contact
Public Safety (ext 3300).
• Remain calm.
• Tell them your name, the building name, the room
number, the class and the emergency.
• They will send emergency medical personnel to
your assistance.
Safety - First Aide
Reporting Injuries
Injury Reporting
• If you injure yourself, you need to file an
injury report, either staff or student.
• These are provided to Human Resources,
Ms. Lisa Johnson and a copies to the PI/FI
and chair.
Safety - First Aide
Disability Accommodation
Disabilities in the lab
• If you have a disability we will strive to
accommodate them.
• Please provide the PI or FI with a copy of
your accommodations from the Disability
Coordinator’s office.
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Safety Equipment
Safety Special Topics
Safety Assessment
General Reminders
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Know Hazards of your lab.
Read MSDS
Read labels.
Use Chemicals for their intended
purpose.
• Inspect Equipment and glassware for
malfunction.
• No Horseplay in lab.
Chemical Hygiene
• Keep hair, jewelry and clothing away
from work area.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• Don’t mouth suction
• Don’t smell or taste chemicals.
Safety – Special Precautions for the
Organic Chemistry Student
• Hazards due to Organic Materials
– Tetratogen
– Mutagen
– Carcinogens
• Must wear gloves and goggles
• Must take special care with concentrated
acid.
Safety – Special Precautions for the
Biochemistry Student
• Please watch the Biochemical video training
tapes at this time.
Additional Training
• Additional Training and Certification is
required for persons involved in Research.
CITI CERTIFCATION
• Prior to conducting research at UMES,
The Collaborative Institutional Training
Initiative (CITI) certification must be
obtained. The website for the online
training can be located through the
Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
www.umes.edu/OSP
OSP CITI Link
UMES COMMITTEES
Hazardous Material Use Approval
• Prior to submitting any proposal which
describes work with hazardous materials
at UMES, the work must be approved. The
PI of a grant or the FI should obtain
approval of both the UMES EHS
www.umes.edu/EHS and the
• Health and Safety Committee
www.umes.edu/EHS
• CITI certification and this training
session completes your training for this
application.
BSL Use Approval
• Prior to submitting any proposal which
describes work with BSL 2 or higher
media at UMES, the work must be
approved. The PI of a grant or the FI
should obtain approval of both UMES :
• EHS Office www.umes.edu/EHS
• and Biosafety Committee
www.umes.edu/EHS
• CITI certification and BSL training is also
required.
Animal Research Use Approval
• Prior to submitting any proposal which
describes work with vertebrate animals at
UMES, the work must be approved. The
PI of a grant or the FI should obtain
approval of both the UMES EHS
www.umes.edu/EHS and the
• Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC)
www.umes.edu/IACUC
• CITI certification and IACUC training is
also required.
Human Research Use Approval
• Prior to submitting any proposal which
describes work with human at UMES,
the work must be approved. The PI of a
grant or the Faculty Instructor should
obtain approval of both the UMES EHS
www.umes.edu/EHS
• and the Institutional Human Review
Board (IHRB)
– www.umes.edu/IRB
• CITI certification and IRB training is
also required.
HCP - Paperwork
• Please sign the Right-to-Know course
training completion form.
• Please sign the Hazard Materials Training
completion form.
• Please pass the complete forms to Ms.
Sturgis.
• This form will be retained for the UMES
records.
• A Certificate will be issued upon successful
completion of the assessment.
EHS Welcome
• Thanks for such an attentive audience.
• Welcome to the UMES Campus and the
Pharmacy Program.
• Have a safe and happy semester.
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Go CHEMISTRY!