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Safety Moment Collection
of the Joint Safety Team at the University of Minnesota,
Department of Chemistry and Department of Chemical
Engineering and Material Science.
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Use these safety
moments as you see fit.
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needs and time constraints of an audience or occasion;
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with Safety Moment <topic> in the subject line.
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and cite reliable, credited sources.
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Emergency Procedures
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Locations of Emergency Equipment
On your handout, mark the location of
the following in each laboratory:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Fire Extinguisher
Eyewash
Safety Shower
First Aid Kit
Posted Emergency Procedures
Posted Emergency Contacts
Spill Kit (one lab only)
Gas shut off (if present)
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Lab 381
rotovap
Hood 1
4
Computer
Hood 4
Emergency
Contacts
3
balance
Hood 3
2
1
Hood 2
First Aid
Shower
Fire
Extinguisher
Eyewash
Emergency
Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
Emergency Response Procedures
What would you do if the following occurred?
List the actions/ responses you would take.
Examples:
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Minor solvent spill: While running a column in DCM/MeOH under pressure,
column glassware breaks causing solvent to splash all over the contents of your
hood. A few flasks and column fractions are spilled.
Major solvent spill: After returning from the stock room, 2 4L bottles of DCM
are dropped (causing them to shatter) while moving them to the flammable
cabinet.
Fire: While working with Pd/C it spontaneously starts a fire on a lab bench.
Injury: An out of place power cord causes someone to trip. The individual
bumps his/her head on the edge of a lab bench and is bleeding. Stitches may be
required.
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Minor Solvent Spill
spills that do not pose an immediate hazard, clean up manageable by researcher
• Use spill kit for solvent outside hood.
– (Do NOT use spill kits for HF, radioactive material, or mercury spills)
• If inside hood, close doors and sash.
• Notify lab mates.
– Be conscious of solvent vapors (flammable, cause dizziness, etc.)
• Make sure there are no chemicals on you
– remove lab coat, flush eyes, check shoes and other clothing
• Notify Chuck Tomlinson (4-2321) or Raul Caretta (5-8066) as
soon as possible
Spill kit locations?
– In CHEM, large spill kits are located in near 681in Kolthoff and the hallway by
the east elevator on the sub-basement in Smith.
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JST Emergency Response Information
Major Solvent Spill
Spill that presents an immediate hazard (fire, explosion, chemical exposure, etc.)
or is a highly dangerous chemical.
• Evacuate the area and alert others in the area
• Remove victims to fresh air
– Remove contaminated clothing and flush contaminated skin and eyes
with water for 15 minutes.
– If anyone has been injured or exposed to toxic chemicals/vapors call
911 and seek medical attention immediately.
• Confine: close doors and isolate the area
• Contact emergency personnel
– Call 911 and say "Call AHERPS”. Be prepared to give basic
information and be given some instructions.
• Contact the Front Office as soon as possible:
–
Chem (4-6000) CEMS (5-1313)
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Fire
or Release of Toxic / Explosive Material
• If you are trained and the fire size is manageable, use fire
extinguisher to put out fire.
• If unmanageable fire, remove all personnel from area.
• Close off area to prevent spread of hazardous material or fire.
• Call 911 to report the nature and location of the hazard.
• Activate the building alarm system at the nearest manual alarm
station.
• In all cases, report the incident to the front office
– Chem (4-6000) CEMS (5-1313)
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Injury
• If minor, go to the U of M Hospital Emergency Room
accompanied by another person.
• If the injury is serious dial 911 and describe your injury as well as
your location.
• Notify Chuck Tomlinson (4-2321) or Raul Caretta (5-8066)
• A First Report of Injury must be filled out promptly
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JST Emergency Response Information
Assisting an Emergency
Response
• In the event of a building
evacuation, fire, police and
other emergency
responders will go to the
north entrance of Smith
Hall, facing Walter Library.
– If you have information
relevant to an incident,
plan to head to the north
entrance to meet them and
answer questions.
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Walter
Library
Fire Dept.
Lockbox
Smith Hall
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Spill Kits
Make a spill kit
for a particular class of chemicals
Biological, radioactive material, reactive, acidic, basic, etc.
Components
Adsorbents
Inert
material
to soak
up spill
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•
•
•
Floor dry for oil
Activated charcoal for thiols
Vermiculite or sand for reactives
Sodium bicarbonate to neutralize acid
• Wipes, mats, rolls for most lab spills
Absorbents
Inert
material
to soak
up spill
“Hazmat” made of polypropylene
(compatible with HF, Nitric, Solvents etc)
Ex. “New Pig” brand
• Pillows, socks, and booms are for large
(>5 gallons) spills
• Avoid plain paper towels, especially with
oxidizers
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Image source: http://www.newpig.com/pig/US/pig-hazmat-mat-pad-mat301?cm_cat=shop_by_product
http://www.newpig.com/wcsstore/NewPigUSCatalogAssetStore/Attachment/documents/ccg/HAZMAT.pdf
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/rcra/SpillKitFAQ.htm
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Make a spill kit
for a particular class of chemicals
Components, continued
Containers
For used
materials
• Ziplock bags
• Plastic containers or jar
• Bucket (5-gallon)
Barrier
Signs
To guard or
block the area
• CAUTION tape
• Do not enter signs
Special
PPE &
Tools
For use during
clean up & to
minimize
exposure
• PPE- Extra Gloves that cover
forearm & other as indicated in SDS
of chemical
• Tools- Tongs, Mini dust pan &
brush
Special
To
• Bleach for biological spill
decontaminate • Lift away spray for radioactive
Cleaners
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Think about
Where
- Best location to for the spill kit?
- Easily accessed?
- Relocate?
- Add additional?
Prior to experiment
• Check SDS’s
• Know the largest container of material you will be handling /
the max volume of hazardous material
– What volume you could safely clean up?
– Do you have (large) enough clean up materials?
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Cleaning up a Chemical Spill
How to use a spill kit
Evaluating a chemical spill
Is help needed? Can this be handled with lab personnel?
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Container label is legible
SDS is available
Hazards: reactive, flammable, volatile
Risks: health, physical property, or
environment
• Available spill control materials to
confine and absorb
• Physical layout of the spill
• Hazardous vapors/ dust
• Liquids can encounter ignition
sources or incompatible materials
• Nearby classrooms or offices
• Training and experience
• Available PPE
• Available spill control materials
No
Chemical Hazards
Do I know what it is?
“Complex” spill
Yes
GET HELP!
Quantity
Can I handle a spill of this
size?
No
Yes
No
Impacts
Can this spill be contained?
Yes
Training and Equipment
Can I safely clean up the
spill with the available PPE
and equipment?
if no imminent hazard
(fire or major injury) ask
for AHERPS for further
assistance.
Evacuate if needed.
No
“Simple” spill
Yes
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Adapted from:
Univ. of Wiscon. Environment, Health and Safety. Spill Response and Reporting
http://web.uwsa.edu/oslp/ehs/hazmaterials/spill-response-and-reporting/
Call 911,
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Can be cleaned up
promptly by researcher
Cleaning up a chemical spill
Before cleaning up a spill make sure that you can do so safely.
1. Contact DEHS for guidance
2. Look up the SDS of the chemical
• Clean up procedures
• PPE requirements – put it on!
• Remember, Do NOT use spill kits for HF, radioactive
material, or mercury spills (call DEHS).
3. Secure the area – Post do not enter signs
4. Control the spread of spill with absorbent materials (spill mats).
5. Neutralize acids and bases.
• Add neutralizer slowly from edges to center; Mix
• Test with pH (want pH from 6-8)
• For acids use sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
• For bases use citric or ascorbic acid
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Images: Minor spill clean up. Iowa State University, Environmental Health and
Safety http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/laboratory/spills-leaks/minor-spill
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Cleaning up a chemical spill
5. Absorb the liquid with spill mats or other absorbent
5. Be careful not to be cut by any glass shards
6. Collect and contain the cleanup residues
• Place in a plastic waste container/bucker or double
layered plastic bags.
• Label with a yellow hazardous waste label and a red
solid waste sticker.
• Contact DEHS personnel for more information.
7. Decontaminate the area and effected equipment.
• Vent the spill area (open doors/windows, use a fan
• Clean area with soap and water with a mop or
sponge
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Images: Minor spill clean up. Iowa State University, Environmental Health and
Safety http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/laboratory/spills-leaks/minor-spill
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Hazardous
Waste
Compatible Absorbents
Chemical
Neutralizer, Absorbent, or Spill Containment
Acids
Sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, or calcium carbonate
Acid Chlorides
Dry sand or other inert absorbent - DO NOT use water or sodium bicarbonate
Alkali Metals (Li, Na, Mg, K)
Dry sand or contents from a Class "D" fire extinguisher - DO NOT use water
Bases
Sodium bisulfate
Bromine
5% solution of sodium thiosulfate or other inert material
Flammables
Activated charcoal, sand or non-combustible absorbent pads
Hydrofluoric Acid
Neutralize with soda ash or lime (or absorb with special HF spill pillow - standard spill pads
will NOT work)
Mercury
Mercury amalgamate powder, such as Merc-sorb
Oil
Granular absorbent or oil-specific absorbent pads (oil-specific absorbents will only absorb oil)
Oxidizers
non-combustible absorbent pads
Solvents (organic)
Inert absorbent material
Thiols/Mercaptans
The odor of thiols and mercaptans may be removed with activated charcoal
White or Yellow Phosphorus
Cover with wet sand or wet absorbent
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How to make a spill Kit FAQs, Hazardous Waste Management Program. Vermont DEC, Waste Management
and Prevention Division http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/rcra/SpillKitFAQ.htm
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New PIG HazMat Mat Pad
Great chemical compatibility
http://www.newpig.com/pig/US/pig-hazmat-mat-padmat301?cm_cat=item_number_search
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Keep in Mind
Ventilation Fume hood < vented cabinet < lab < hall < closet
Lower risk
Higher risk
Risks
• Explosives / air, water, temperature reactive
– Dangerous, but rare; likely already reacted prior to clean up of residue
• Fire / volatile / inhalation hazards
– Tricky to evaluate; Call DEHS (911 + AHERPS)
• Contact hazards (corrosives / toxic via ingestion)
– Most likely can be handled by lab (unless at high concentration or volume)
• Delayed effect (carcinogens / environmental hazards)
– Handled by lab
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Chemical Spill
Four-step Emergency Procedure
Four-step Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
Evacuate and Aid
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Leave spill area and assist others in leaving
•
Remove victims to fresh air; remove contaminated clothing/flush
any exposed areas with excess water
Confine
•
Without endangering yourself, close doors, isolate the spill area,
and prevent entrance
Report
•
Call EHS during working hours or 911 after hours
•
State your name, phone, and location; describe the emergency,
contents of the spill, injuries, etc.
•
EHS will advise you what to do
Secure and Clean
•
Block off entrances, lock doors, put up warning tape/signs on all
entrances
•
Follow instructions from EHS on how to clean the spill
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Chemical Spill Response
Example from a
Learning Experience Report (LER)
Chemical Spill Response
After working hours, a 100mL bottle of trifluoroacetic acid was
dropped. It broke, splashing on the floor and cabinets.
The overwhelming odor caused a coworker to 911 and say, "Call
AHERPS.” The dispatcher contacted the AHERPS employee who
determined the spill was not very dangerous could be resolved with the
researchers, not 911's resources.
The researchers wore masks, quarantined the spill with the spill
barriers, neutralized the trifluoroacetic acid with baking soda and water
as described in the SDS, and opened all fume hoods.
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Chemical Spill Response
The AHERPS employee followed up with the incident approximately
15-20 min later to assess the current situation.
• No significant chronic effects, as the spill was neutralized and
cleaned up quickly.
• No need for county emergency response personal (fire, police, etc.).
• DEHS person would pick up the spill clean up supplies the next day.
To prevent dropping a chemical bottle:
1. Don’t hurry – take your time.
2. Securely hold bottles, using two hands for large or heavy containers.
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Spill Kits
Where are they:
• Kolthoff - northwest hallway near 681
• Smith - hallway by the east elevator, sub-basement level
• In individual labs
A reminder: Do NOT use spill pillows for HF, radioactive
material, or mercury spills.
See the safety moment on making spills kits
and using the contents to clean up chemical spills.
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Fire Extinguishers
How to use them
Can you handle it?
If you doubt your ability to fight a fire…
EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY
and
Call Emergency personal
If you are trained and the fire size is manageable,
use fire extinguisher to put out fire.
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Following the P.A.S.S Technique
• Pull…
• Aim…
• Squeeze…
• Sweep…
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Following the P.A.S.S Technique
Pull…
…Pull the pin. This
will also break the tamper
seal.
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Following the P.A.S.S Technique
Aim…
…Aim low, pointing
the extinguisher nozzle (or
its horn or hoses) at the base
of the fire.
Note: Do not touch the plastic discharge
horn on CO2 extinguishers, it gets very
cold and may damage skin.
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Following the P.A.S.S Technique
Squeeze…
…Squeeze the
handle so that it will release
the extinguishing agent.
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Following the P.A.S.S Technique
Sweep…
…Sweep from side
to side at the base of the fire
until the extinguisher is
completely empty assuring
that the fire is out.
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Resources
• Duke University Fire Safety Website:
• http://www.chem.duke.edu/safety/fire.html
• Stony Brook University EHS
• http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/fire/extinguisher.shtml
• MSDS
• firefighting measures section
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Fire Extinguishers
Types and compatibility
Four classes of fires
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Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
For fires involving:
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wood
cloth
paper
plastics
Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
For fires involving:
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gasoline
kerosene
oils
flammable chemicals
Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
For fires involving:
• appliances
• motors
• computers
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Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
COMBUSTIBLE
For fires involving:
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METALS
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lithium
sodium
magnesium
potassium
Fire extinguishers everywhere
The fire extinguishers are
designed to put out or
control small fires. It is
important that we equip
facilities with the proper
fire extinguishers as part
of fire protection plan.
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Air-pressurized water extinguishers
Water is one of the most commonly used
extinguishing agents for type A fires. Always
you can recognize an APW by its large silver
container. They are filled about two-thirds of
the way with ordinary water, pressurized with
air.
APWs are designed for Class A (wood, paper,
cloth, rubber, and certain plastics) fires only.
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Carbon Dioxide extinguishers
This type of extinguisher is filled with Carbon
Dioxide (CO2), a non-flammable gas under extreme
pressure. These extinguishers put out fires by
displacing oxygen, You can recognize this type of
extinguisher by its hard horn and absent pressure
gauge.
CO2 extinguishers are designed for Class B and C
(flammable liquid and electrical) fires only.
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Dry Chemical extinguishers
Dry chemical extinguishers put out fires by coating
the fuel with a thin layer of fire retardant powder,
separating the fuel from the oxygen. The powder
also works to interrupt the chemical reaction,
which makes these extinguishers extremely
effective.
Dry Chemical extinguishers will have a label
indicating they may be used on class A, B, and/or C
fires.
OR
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Thermal Burns
First aid treatment
Thermal burns
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“ABC of burns: Pathophysiology and types of burns” BMJ. 2004 June 12; 328(7453): 1427–1429.
Burns: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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First aid for burns
• For minor burns, soak in cold water (not ice water)
until the pain stops (5 min+)
• If the burn covers a large area of the body, apply cool
wet dressings to that area
• Do not break any blisters
• Once the pain is subdued, apply antibiotic ointment
or first aid gel to the area and bandage
• If necessary, seek medical attention for minor burns.
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Burns: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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First aid for burns
• Minor burns will usually heal without further treatment.
However, if a second-degree burn covers an area more than 2
to 3 inches in diameter, or if it is located on the hands,
feet, face, groin, buttocks, or a major joint, treat the burn as a
major burn
• For severe burns call 911 immediately and do not attempt to
remove charred clothing
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Burns: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
DEHS
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Automated External Defibrillator
The basics
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
Diagnoses cardiac arrhythmias
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Kolthoff 4th floor (by elevator)
Smith 1st floor lobby
Use an AED on victims experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
– Unresponsive
– No pulse
– No breathing or abnormal breathing
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AED Basics
• Automated External Defibrillator
Shock
button
• Diagnoses cardiac arrhythmias
– treats those that will respond to shock
(heart beating too fast or chaotically)
– will not treat ‘flat lining’
• Locations:
– 4th floor Kolthoff by elevator
– 1st floor Smith south of lobby
– Alarm will sound if opened
Written
instructions
National Institutes of Health – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “How to Use an Automated
External Defibrillator.” 02 Dec 2011. Accessed 07 Mar 2013.
<http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse.html>
http://focus.ti.com/en/graphics/mcu/mcuorphan/pwr_heart_aed_g3pro_lg.jpg
Verbal
instructions
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When to use an AED
• Use an AED on persons experiencing Sudden Cardiac
Arrest (SCA). Symptoms include:
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–
–
–
–
Unable to respond when you try to wake them
No breathing or abnormal breathing
No detectable pulse
Blue color in skin
Person might move, spasm
• Before using an AED:
– Confirm that the person cannot respond to shaking or shouting
– Call 911 (or have someone else do it)
– Chances of survival increase if someone starts CPR while another gets the
AED
– Make sure person is in a dry area (no puddles, flowing water sources)
National Institutes of Health – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “How to Use an
Automated External Defibrillator.” 02 Dec 2011. Accessed 07 Mar 2013.
<http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse.html>
How to use an AED
• Turn on AED power
• Follow voice prompts
• Expose person’s chest
– Remove jewelry and other
metal sources
• Place sticky pads
• Press ‘analyze’ button
• If prompted, push
‘shock’ button
• Continue CPR if possible
National Institutes of Health – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “How to Use an
Automated External Defibrillator.” 02 Dec 2011. Accessed 07 Mar 2013.
<http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse.html>
For more information
• National Institutes of Health website
– http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/healthtopics/topics/aed/links.html
• CPR and first aid classes available through Boynton
Health Services
– http://www.bhs.umn.edu/east-bank-clinic/cpr-first-aid.htm
• Red Cross online refresher
– http://www.redcrossrefresher.com/q/first-aid-cpr-andaed/choices/
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Learning Experience Reports (LERs)
A.K.A. Near-miss reports
Learning Experience Reports (LER)
• LER: Short anonymous report documenting a near-miss
or incident
• Benefits:
– Builds database where researchers can go to learn about safety
issues that have occurred and how safety issues were resolved
• Others learn without risk that comes with experience!
– Anonymous!
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When/How to Submit
• Technically, all injuries should be reported to both PI and DEHS
– Consider using LERs for minor injuries such as small cuts and
mild burns not usually reported to PI
• To submit
– List of incident forms: <http://www.jst.umn.edu/incident.html>
– Click on LER form (first link on list)
– Log in with UofM ID and
– Fill out form answering basic questions about incident
• Forms processed by JST
• Compiled incidents will be viewable by researchers soon!
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Example Summary of Report
Example:
A mercury spill occurred when rearranging oven shelving, during pm
working hours. No injury resulted. The participate somewhat knew
what do in the incident (7/10), but did not have much prior experience
with the activity/technique during which the incident occurred (5/ 10).
To prevent incident:
1. Mercury thermometers should not be used in the first place.
2. More care should have been taken when rearranging oven shelving.
For information on how to deal with a Hg spill, please see the related safety moment.
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Incident Reporting
Incident Response
• Incident- unexpected and unsafe occurrence that
deviates from the normal procedure
• After incident occurs:
1.
Ensure immediate health/safety of all personnel
• Call emergency response crews if necessary
2.
Report to PI, LSO
• Communicate to coworkers
3. Submit incident report
4. Make/correct SOP
• Implement changes in lab
5.
Communicate changes to coworkers
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Types of Incident Forms
• Learning Experience Report (LER)- record of near-miss or incident
• Safety concern- leads to possible incident
• Lab incident investigation- fire, chemical spill, explosion require
investigation by PI
• Lab injury- any work-related incident requires reporting to PI and
DEHS
– If injury causes you to miss work, submit Worker’s
Compensation form
• All forms found on JST website:
– <http://www.jst.umn.edu/incident.html>
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Injury Follow-up
It’s not that bad, right?
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Get injuries looked at
• Even minor injuries can have
major consequences
• A quick check-up can catch
potential problems
• Cost should not be an issue –
injuries sustained at work can
be covered by Workers
Compensation
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First Aid Kits
Do you have one?
What is in it?
Where can replacement materials be
purchased?
First Aid Kit Components
provided in single-use or dose-unit packs
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Burn cream
Antiseptic wipes
Antibiotic ointment
Adhesive bandages (Various sizes)
Gauze pads, sterile
Compresses
Triangular bandages
Ace bandages
Instant cold packs
Adhesive tape
Blunt tip scissors
Tweezers
Laboratory First Aid Kit North by Honeywell. Fisher Scientific. Accessed 7 Jan 2014.
http://www.fishersci.com/ecomm/servlet/fsproductdetail_10652_1656489__-1_0
First Aid Kits (Image). Western Safety Products. Accessed 7 Jan 2014
http://www.westernsafety.com/north2009/northfirstaid2009/northfapg3.html
Amount of supplies needed
depends on:
- number of researchers
- number of accessible first
aid kits
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Basic Lab First Aid
Do not hesitate to contact emergency personal if it is needed.
Use gloves as a barrier for biological fluids.
Wash your hands with soap and water after giving care.
Situation
Response
Burns (thermal
or chemical)
Flush with cold water (15 min), remove contaminated clothing, apply
burn cream,
cover burn loosely with clean, dry cloth or dressing.
Cuts, Scrapes,
and Punctures
Stop bleeding with compress, apply antiseptic, cover with bandage
Fainting or
Collapse
Remove victim to fresh air, apply cold compress to forehead, provide
CPR if needed, call for medical assistance
Large bleeding
wound
Cover with gauze, apply pressure to stop bleeding (5 min), secure
cloth compress with bandage. Call 911 if bleeding is severe and does
not stop.
Basic First Aid Procedures., Quick Tips #207. Grainger. Accessed 7 Jan 2014,
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First Aid Kit
•
•
•
•
Know where First Aid Kits are located in the laboratory
Check the contents every 6 months.
Remove expired materials.
Replace missing/used materials. Purchase from:
– Chemistry stock room
– Laboratory vendors (Fischer Scientific, VWR, etc.)
• If a first aid kit is used to treat an injury report the
incident
– Learning Experience Reports
(http://www.jst.umn.edu/incident.html)
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Emergency
Evacuation
Plan
Prepare Now
1.
2.
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Make a checklist of group members
Define possible exit routes
Decide on a place to meet
Place a copy of the evacuation procedures next
the emergency response information
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In an Emergency
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Eyewash Use
Eyewash Use
• Begin washing as quickly as possible
– The first 10 seconds are critical
• Ask for assistance if available
• Use hands to hold eyelids open
– Try to breathe steadily and relax eyelids
– Rinse for full 15 min
• Avoid rinsing into the other eye
– Rinse from inside eye corner to outside
• Prevention is the first line of eye protection
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Available Resources
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DEHS Contact
Anna Sitek (Englund)
E-mail: engl0131@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 625-8925
Office W-147 Boynton
Research Safety Specialist assigned to our
department, and newly-created DEHS safety
contact for our entire college.
She will serve as a member of our
department Safety Committee and will work
with the JST.
Feel free to contact her with any questions!
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