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8. Do not eat, drink, chew gum or apply cosmetics in areas where you work with chemicals, as well as
areas where chemicals are present.
9. Do not store food or beverages in refrigerators or other areas where chemicals are present.
10. Wash hands before you leave the lab; after working with chemicals, before eating, etc.
11. Do not use glassware, utensils or appliances for food or beverages that have been used with
chemicals.
12. Handle and store laboratory glassware with care to avoid damage.
13. Do not use damaged glassware.
14. Maintain a clean and uncluttered work area, clean up the work area on completion of an operation
or at the end of each day.
15. Properly label and store chemicals and equipment in the lab and storage room.
SPILL AND ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
Know appropriate emergency procedures, waste disposal, spill cleanup, evacuation and fire emergency
notification.
Accident Reporting:
For any serious accident or injury that occurs on campus or as a part of an employee’s work assignment,
call 911.
Any employee (faculty or staff) who is injured or involved in a campus accident, regardless of the judged
severity, is expected to report it. Employees are to report injuries and/or accidents using the
Accident/Incident Report Form available from the Human Resource Office. This form, complete with all
required signatures, is to be submitted to the Human Resource Office within 24 hours of the accident
and/or injury.
To report an accident, "near miss" or hazardous situation on campus not involving an injury, contact the
Environmental & Safety Manager x3425. Complete an Accident/Incident Report Form and submit it to
your supervisor and the Environmental & Safety Manager.
NOTE: Housekeeping Personnel are not trained to clean chemical spills.
Spill Kits must be available for the specific hazards of the chemicals in use in laboratories. For example;
clay absorbent or activated carbon for flammable solvents, sodium bicarbonate for acids, and citric acid
for bases. Amorphous silica spill absorbents may be used for all types of spills except hydrofluoric acid
spills. Neutralize hydrofluoric acid with sodium bicarbonate or absorb it with clay absorbent. Solid
material waste should be placed directly into the appropriate container (based on volume of spill and
chemical nature). All materials collected during spill cleanup must be placed in an appropriate container
and properly labeled. If the material is identified as waste it must be disposed of properly by calling the
Environmental and Safety Manager (hereafter known as ESM).
Pre-work requirements:
The consequences of any spill can be minimized by performing work on plastic-backed absorbent liner to
absorb spills. A spill kit should be readily available and should include the following items:
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) chemical splash goggles, gloves
Neutralizing Materials, Acid Neutralizer, Caustic Neutralizer
Chlorine bleach or some other concentrated disinfectant
A package or a roll of paper towels
Forceps for picking up broken glass
Absorption materials such as vermiculite or clay
3M POWERSORB spill pillow (or equivalent)
Pail, (5 gallon) with polyethylene liner
Spill Response: Clean-up Procedures
NOTE: When in doubt of your safety or the safety of others evacuate and report the emergency.
NEVER begin to clean up a spill if you do not know the hazards associated with the chemical or if you are
unsure of how to clean up the spill.
It is the responsibility of any individual handling chemicals to have spill control and personal protective
equipment appropriate for the chemicals being handled readily available. In the event of a chemical spill,
prompt and proper clean-up is mandatory. Never enter the contaminated atmosphere without protection or
use a respirator without training. If respiratory protection is needed and no trained personnel are available,
call Louisburg College Police at ext. x3400. If respiratory protection is used, be sure there is another person
immediately outside the spill area who can communicate directly with emergency personnel.
Spill Clean-up Procedures:
The following procedures should be followed in the event of a chemical spill:
1. If possible, shut off any sources of ignition and/or the source of the spill without endangering
yourself.
2. If a volatile, flammable material is spilled, immediately warn lab occupants, control sources of
ignition and ventilate the area.
3. Immediately alert area occupants and supervisor, evacuate the area if necessary, and contact
Campus Police at x3400. Be prepared to provide the following information:
 Your name
 Specific location of the spill
 Name of the substance spilled
 Quantity spilled
4. Attend to any people who may be contaminated. Contaminated clothing must be removed
immediately and the skin flushed with water for no less than fifteen minutes. Clothing must be
laundered before reuse.
5. Put on personal protective equipment, as appropriate to the hazards. Refer to the Material Safety
Data Sheet or other references for information.
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Using the chart below, determine the extent and type of spill. If the spill is large or has been released to the
environment, or if there is no one knowledgeable about spill clean-up available, contact Campus Police at
x3400. Document medium or large spills by reporting them to the Chemical Hygiene Coordinator.
Category
Size
Response
Treatment Materials
Small
up to 300 ml
chemical treatment or
absorption
neutralization or Absorption Spill Kit
Medium
300 ml - 5 liters
absorption
Absorption Spill Kit
Large
more than 5 liters
call public safety
outside help
Table 1. Spill containment table
Protect floor drains or other means of environmental liberation. Absorbents may be placed around drains as
needed.
Loose spill control materials should be distributed over the entire spill area, working from the outside, circling
to the inside. This reduces the chance of splash or spread of the spilled chemical.
NOTE: Bulk absorbents and many spill pillows do not work with hydrofluoric acid. POWERSORB (by 3M)
products and their equivalent will handle hydrofluoric acid. Specialized hydrofluoric acid kits also are
available.
Many neutralizers for acids or bases have a color change indicator to show when neutralization is complete.
When spilled materials have been absorbed, use a brush and scoop to place materials in an appropriate
container. Polyethylene bags may be used for small spills. Five gallon pails or 20 gallon drums with
polyethylene liners may be appropriate for larger quantities.
Complete a hazardous waste sticker, identifying the material as “Spill Debris” involving the chemical, and affix
onto the container. Spill control materials will probably need to be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Decontaminate the surface where the spill occurred using a mild detergent and water, when appropriate.
Small Spill outside a Safety Cabinet: (spill that can be covered by a few paper towels)
1. Put on gloves and a lab coat.
2. Cover spill with paper towels and gently apply disinfectant, proceeding from the outer edge of
the spill to its center.
3. Leave in place for at least 20 minutes
4. Pick up the towels and discard into a wastebasket. Use forceps to pick up any broken glass and
place them into a sharps container.
5. Re-wipe the spill area with disinfectant.
6. Remove gloves and thoroughly wash hands.
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Mercury Spills:
Liquid mercury vaporizes (evaporates) at room temperature causing elevated levels of mercury in
indoor air. Mercury vapor is not irritating and has no odor, so people do not know when they are
breathing it.
The best way to minimize your risk is to make sure that the spill is cleaned up properly and, if it is
larger than one pound (just over 2 tablespoons), reported the spill to the National Response Center
202-267-2675. Accidents happen, and most mercury spills can be managed easily. If you try to
ignore the problem or avoid reporting it, and it is discovered later, then the cleanup could be
expensive because the mercury will have spread.
Spills are considered small if there are less than 10 grams of mercury present (a pool about the size of
a quarter). The small amount of mercury in thermometers and thermostats is not likely to cause
serious health problems if it is cleaned up immediately.
Small spills: Less than or equal to a single thermometer
1. Isolate the spill area
2. Wear nitrile gloves. Covering shoes with disposable covers is advised.
3. Pick up any broken pieces of glass or sharp materials. Place on a paper towel. Fold the towel
and place in a sealable bag. Secure the bag and label accordingly.
4. Begin the mercury clean up by consolidating large droplets using an index card or firm piece
of paper. To maintain control, use slow sweeping motions. The larger globules can be
carefully collected into a dustpan or stiff piece of paper.
5. A capillary or transfer pipette can be used to aid in the collection of smaller droplets.
6. Place collected droplets onto a damp paper towel. Fold up and place in a sealable bag. Secure
the bag and label accordingly.
7. Mercury spill kits include powder and sponges that can aid in clean up. These materials can
be used to amalgamate the mercury – and are good to use in hard to reach places, surfaces
and in cracks.
When using a mercury spill kit:
1. Sprinkle the control powder on the mercury and add a small amount of water. The resulting
amalgam should make it easier to collect. Dispose the collected material as mercury
containing hazardous waste.
2. Once you have collected all visible material, turn off the lights and scan the floor (parallel to
the floor) with a flashlight. Look for any glistening material and use pipettes or spill kit
sponges to collect any additional mercury.
3. Linoleum, solid floors, slate or other solid countertop surfaces are fairly easy to clean. Spills
on carpet or upholstery cannot be cleaned and should be properly disposed of once
contaminated.
4. The effected portion can be cut out for hazardous material disposal.
5. All “clean up” materials should be collected in a plastic bag or container and disposes of as
hazardous waste. “Cleanup” materials should include disposable foot covers and gloves
Mercury spills are considered large if more than a quarter sized puddle, as it is when spilled from a
manometer, flow meter, gas flow regulator, or industrial relay or if it is widely scattered, or if the spill
is on carpeting which cannot be thrown out, or on upholstered furniture, or other porous items that
cannot be bagged.
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For large spills immediately call ESM and the College Police at ext. x3400 to notify other members of
the Crisis Management Team. The ESM will call the Louisburg Health Department at 919-496-2533,
then a contractor who specializes in cleanup of toxic spills
In cases where the spill is equal to or more than one pound (a little more than 2 tablespoon size
puddle) of mercury, you are legally required to report the spill to the National Response Center:
800-424-8802.
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Regardless of the size of the mercury spill, you should:
1. Dam the mercury (using rags or other disposable items) to prevent spreading. Divert the
mercury from drains, cracks and crevices.
2. Keep persons who are not involved in the cleanup away from spill area to limit exposures and
to prevent the spread of contamination.
3. Close doors to other indoor areas. Immediately ventilate spill area - open doors and windows
and use fans that exhaust to outdoors. Keep air flowing through the room with the mercury
spill - but make sure it is ventilating outside.
4. Turn off heating, ventilating or air conditioning systems that circulate air from the spill area
to other parts of the building.
5. If you have come in contact with the mercury, avoid spreading the contamination to other
areas. Put contaminated clothing/shoes into a trash bag and wipe off any visible mercury
beads into the bag. If it is a small spill that you are cleaning up yourself, shampoo and shower
after the cleanup is complete. If it is a large spill, contact local health department and a
contractor who specializes in cleanup of toxic spills, and leave the area.
6. Use a chemical to coat the mercury or form an amalgam with the mercury; this will keep the
mercury from vaporizing and being released into the air. Most sulfur compounds are good for
this.
Fluorescent Light Bulb Breakage
Breaking a fluorescent light bulb is different than breaking a thermometer, thermostat or
other item with elemental or liquid mercury in it. You will not be able to see the mercury. A
4-foot fluorescent light bulb contains 3-36 milligrams of mercury.
If a fluorescent light bulb breaks follow these steps:
Before Clean-up:
1. Clear people from the room, and don't let anyone walk through the breakage area on the
way out.
2. Air out the room by opening a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more.
3. Shut off the central forced-air heating/air conditioning system, if applicable.
Clean-Up Steps for Hard Surfaces:
1. Carefully scoop up glass pieces and powder using stiff paper or cardboard and place them in a glass
jar with metal lid (such as a canning jar) or in a sealable (ZipLoc) plastic bag.
2. Use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder.
3. Wipe the area clean with damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes. Place towels in the glass jar
or plastic bag.
4. Do not use a vacuum or broom to clean up the broken bulb on hard surfaces.
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Clean-up Steps for Carpeting or Rug
1. Carefully pick up glass fragments and place them in a glass jar with metal lid (such as a
canning jar) or in a zippered freezer bag.
2. Use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and
powder.
3. If vacuuming is needed after all visible materials are removed, vacuum the area where the
bulb was broken.
4. Remove the vacuum bag (or empty and wipe the canister), and put the bag or vacuum debris
in a sealed plastic bag.
Clean-up Steps for Clothing, Bedding and Other Soft Materials
1. If clothing or bedding materials come in direct contact with broken glass or mercurycontaining powder from inside the bulb that may stick to the fabric, the clothing or bedding
should be thrown away in a sealable plastic bag. Do not wash such clothing or bedding
because mercury fragments in the clothing may contaminate the machine and/or pollute
sewage.
2. You can, however, wash clothing or other materials that have been exposed to the mercury
vapor from a broken CFL, such as the clothing you are wearing when you cleaned up the
broken CFL, as long as that clothing has not come into direct contact with the materials from
the broken bulb.
3. If shoes come into direct contact with broken glass or mercury-containing powder from the
bulb, wipe them off with damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes. Place the towels or
wipes in a glass jar or plastic bag for disposal.
Disposal of Clean-up Materials
1. Immediately place all clean-up materials outdoors in a trash container or protected area for
the next normal trash pickup.
2. Wash your hands after disposing of the jars or plastic bags containing clean-up materials.
3. Check with the ESM about disposal requirements in your specific area.
4. The next several times you vacuum, shut off the central forced-air heating/air conditioning
system and open a window before vacuuming.
5. Keep the central heating/air conditioning system shut off and the window open for at least
15 minutes after vacuuming is completed.
CHEMICAL PROCUREMENT, DISTRIBUTION, AND STORAGE INVENTORY PROCEDURES
Procurement:
Accumulation of large quantities of any given chemical or a large number of unused chemicals for an
extended period of time can lead to the degradation of these chemicals with unpredictable consequences.
1. Before a new chemical is ordered, the person who intends to use it should consult the
Environmental and Safety Manager; E&SM (x3425) to make a waste stream determination, to
evaluate the proper handling, storage and disposal procedures.
2. Material safety data sheet (MSDS) is required for all hazardous chemicals if a MSDS is not
already on file.
3. All chemicals shall be properly labeled at all times with the following information as a minimum:
substance name, appropriate hazard warnings, precautionary measures to be observed when
storing and using the substance, owner's name, date the substance was received, and date the
container was opened.
4. All chemicals should be received in the Mail Room.
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5. No container should be accepted without an adequate identifying label.
6. Shipping containers shall be moved from the Mail Room to the Chemical Storeroom or the Prep
Room, depending upon size and weight.
7. As soon as the package is opened, each chemical should be labeled as “received on ________.”
8. Once they are unboxed, chemicals that are to be transported from the receiving area should be
put onto a cart for transport. Highly volatile liquids (as common lab solvents) and concentrated
acids should be transported in appropriate secondary containers that minimize the likelihood of
bottle breakage.
9. When potentially hazardous chemicals are hand carried, the container should be placed in a
second container to protect from breakage and spillage.
10. Chemical reagents must remain in closed containers when not in use.
11. Chemical containers may not be stored without an adequate identifying label. Bulk quantity
chemicals that are subdivided must be placed in containers that are labeled with the same
information as a minimum.
12. All chemicals shall be safely secured. All laboratories and other collection areas shall be locked
when not in use.
13. Flammable chemicals must be stored in a flammable materials cabinet.
14. Compressed gas cylinders must be secured at all times, and safety caps should be in place when
the cylinder is not in use.
Chemicals and Hazardous Materials Donation Acceptance Policy
Accepting donated chemicals has resulted in chemical management compliance issues, (e.g.
labeling, storage, availability of MSDS, regulatory reporting), and, in many cases, the chemicals
have eventually been disposed of as waste at significant cost to the College.
All gifts and donations of hazardous materials must be approved in advance by the ESM. This
includes, but is not limited to, material which contains a substance that is defined as Hazardous by
EPA’s standards, including flammable compounds and items containing PCBs, asbestos, mercury,
or paint. An MSDS or equivalent safety information must accompany the donated hazardous
material. A copy of this information must be sent to the ESM.
If you have been offered chemicals that you would like to accept, please email the ESM with the
following information. Your request will be evaluated, and you will be contacted to discuss the
donation.
1. Donor’s name, organization, and phone number.
2. Product name(s), number of containers, and size.
3. Product expiration date, if any.
4. Reason the organization is donating the chemical.
5. When you would like to receive the materials.
6. Proposed use of the material and timeframe for use.
7. Proposed storage location.
8. Description of waste generated as the result of use.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Environmental and Safety
Manager (x 3425)
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STORAGE OF CHEMICALS
The primary concerns with the storage of chemicals at Louisburg College are: the appropriate separation
of incompatible materials; protection and safety of College personnel; and preventing the chemicals from
falling into the wrong hands.
The following protocols shall be followed:
STORAGE IN BULK
1. Ventilation of these storage areas will be appropriate for the task of the area. Accumulation of
possibly toxic fumes can only be avoided by appropriate ventilation.
2. Storage areas will have appropriate security such that they can be locked to prevent students or
inappropriate persons from entering the chemical storage area.
 These areas are to be kept locked as a matter of routine except during times of heavy usage
by appropriate campus employees.
 Unaccompanied students are not permitted into Central Chemical Storage area.
3. Chemicals will be appropriately segregated to keep incompatible materials from coming into
contact with one another. Chemicals shall be stored based on the reactive nature and
compatibility group of the chemical, in accordance with the diagram below. E.
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Table 2. Suggested Shelf Storage
4. Incompatibles, such as acids and sodium cyanide, acids and bases, or ethyl ether and oxidizers,
shall be segregated. Acids and bases shall not be stored in the same cabinet or adjacent on the
same shelf without appropriate secondary containment; oxidizers and flammables shall not be
stored together in the same cabinet or adjacent on the same shelf.
5. Flammable Storage: Chemicals with a flash point below 93.3 ° C (200 ° F) shall be considered “fire
hazard chemicals”.
 Any chemical whose MSDS or label states “Flammable” is in this category.
 Fire hazard chemicals in excess of 500 mL shall be stored in a flammable solvent storage
area, safety cans, or in storage cabinets designed for flammable materials.
 Flammable materials shall be stored in a flammable liquid storage cabinet or other
appropriate location.
 When transferring significant quantities of flammable liquids from one container to
another, it is particularly important that they be properly grounded (by touching hand to
work surface prior to pouring) to prevent accidental ignition of flammable vapors and
liquids from static electricity or other sources of ignition.
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6. Large quantities of flammable chemicals stored outside cabinets shall be in flame-proof storage
cans which conform to NFPA guidelines and/or the applicable local fire codes. Chemicals should be
stored in acid cabinets, flammables cabinets, or in appropriate storage areas.
CHEMICAL STORAGE IN REFRIGERATORS
7. Refrigerators used for chemical storage must be labeled "NO FOOD-CHEMICAL STORAGE ONLY."
8. This refrigerator must then be used to store CHEMICALS ONLY.
9. All materials stored inside the chemical-storage refrigerator must be labeled with (1) contents, (2)
owner, (3) date of acquisition or preparation, and (4) nature of any potential hazard.
10. Flammable liquids must not be stored in any laboratory refrigerator unless that appliance is
approved for such storage.
11. Large containers and containers with reactive chemicals, such as acids and bases, shall be on low
shelves.
STORAGE OF OTHER MATERIALS NEAR CHEMICALS
12. No combustible material, such as trash or recycling paper products, shall be stored in Franklin Hall
room 102 (Chemical Storage Room).
13. Heavy materials should not be stored on high surfaces or shelves. Exits, passageways, areas under
tables or benches, and emergency equipment areas must be free of stored equipment and
materials.
CHEMICAL INVENTORIES
14. The Chemical Storage Room Franklin Hall 102 will be inspected weekly, results maintained in the
log.
15. An inventory of all chemicals shall be conducted annually during May, and all unwanted chemicals
shall be gathered for proper disposal and removed from campus in a timely fashion.
16. Chemicals and their containers shall be inspected during the annual inspection for chemical
deterioration, container integrity, and proper labeling.
Chemical Inventory:
When a new supply of a chemical is received, it will be entered into the department’s computerized
inventory prior to being placed in stock or taken to a laboratory. These chemical inventory updates should be
shared with the ESM.
The chemical inventory will be checked and updated annually by the ESM prior to the anticipated semiannual waste disposal. At this time, quantities of holdings will be estimated for each chemical, and decisions
will be made concerning needed disposal of any holding which is deemed "out of date."
Special Precautions for Transporting Chemicals:
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Transporting chemicals shall be accomplished in such a manner that the risk of exposure or a spill is
minimized.
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If transportation involves moving chemicals through the corridors or other public areas, the move
shall employ a solvent bottle carrier or other means of secondary containment. The number of
chemicals moved and the quantities shall be kept to a minimum.
Special Precautions for Gas Cylinders:
 Each cylinder must be labeled as to contents. Reliance solely on the manufacturer's color code is
not advised.
 Gas cylinders must be strapped or chained to a wall or bench top.
 When a cylinder is no longer in use, the tank valve shall be closed, pressure in the gas regulator
released, the regulator removed, and the tank valve capped. Empty cylinders must be segregated
from full or partially full ones, and must be strapped or chained properly until they are returned
to the supplier.
 Gas cylinders should be stored away from other chemicals.
 Incompatible gases should be stored separately. Flammable gases should be stored away from
reactives, including oxidizers and corrosives.
Special Precautions for Food Handling:
1. Foodstuffs intended for use in the laboratory will be identified with the label: “FOR LAB USE
ONLY.”
2. Food and beverages intended for consumption are prohibited in areas where chemicals are
being used or stored.
3. Areas where food or drinks intended for consumption are permitted shall be clearly marked
with a sign. Hazardous chemicals shall not be allowed within that area.
4. Glassware used for laboratory operations shall not be used for food or beverage
consumption.
5. Containers that were used for food or beverages shall not be used to store laboratory
chemicals.
6. Laboratory refrigerators or ice chests shall not be used to store food, even if the food
containers are sealed.
7. Refrigerators and microwaves intended for chemical use must be labeled: “NOT FOR FOOD
OR DRINK.”
Hazardous waste management:
For hazardous waste generated in the science labs, Louisburg College has satellite accumulation areas in
Biology and Chemistry labs that generate hazardous waste and one central accumulation area located in the
main chemical stockroom. Waste containers present in these satellite accumulation areas must be in
compliance with the requirements, as out lined on the next page.
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Centralized versus Satellite Accumulation Requirements
Central Accumulation
Satellite Accumulation Requirement
Requirement
Must have the words “hazardous
Must have the words “hazardous
waste”
waste” and words that identify the
contents
Container Dating
Container dated the day that the
Dated within three days of the
first drop of hazardous waste is
container becoming full or reaching
added to the container
55 gallons
Container Closing
Container must be closed except
Container must be closed except
when adding or removing waste
when adding or removing waste.
Accumulation Time
As SQG, less than 180 days from
No calendar time restraints. Clock
the date that the first drop of
starts 180 days for SQG when the
waste was added to the container
container is full or it reaches 55
gallons
Inspections
Weekly inspections required to be
No inspection requirements
performed and records maintained
Container condition
Container must be in good
Container must be in good condition
and compatibility
condition and compatible with the and compatible with the waste stored
waste stored within. Incompatible within. Incompatible wastes cannot
wastes cannot be stored in the
be stored in the same container.
same container.
Prevent Container
Storage of container must be in a
No requirement
from Rupture or
manner to prevent the container
Leaks
from leaking or rupturing
Regulatory
Requirement
Container Labeling
Storage Location
Aisle Space
No requirement
At or near the point of generation
(i.e. in the prep room or in the same
lab or studio, etc.)
No Requirement
Containers must be arranged to
ensure easy access to each
container in case of an emergency
Table 3. Central and Satellite Waste Accumulation Requirements
Since Louisburg College is a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) we are prohibited from
generating in any one calendar month more than 99 kilograms (219 pounds) of hazardous waste. Generator
status is determined by both the quantity of hazardous waste generated per calendar month and as well as
by the quantity of hazardous waste stored on-site at any time.
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The hazardous waste accumulation storage time (the date it enters the Central Storage area) limit at a CESQG
is 180 days.
Generator
Category
Conditionally
Exempt Small
Quantity Generator
(CESQG)
Amount of Hazardous
Waste Generated in a
Month
Amount of Acute
Hazardous Waste
Generated in a
Month
Amount of Residue
or Contaminated
Debris from a Spill
of Acute Hazardous
Waste
< 100 kilograms
< 1 kilogram
< 100 kilograms
(< 220 pounds)
(<2.2 pounds)
(< 220 pounds)
Maximum
Amount of Waste
Stored on Site at
Any Given Time
< 1000 kg (<2,200
lbs) or <1 kg (<2.2
lbs) of acute
hazardous waste
Table 4. Waste Accumulation Limits for Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG)
The City of Louisburg’s sewer use ordinance prohibits the discharge of several pollutants including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. Fat, wax, grease, oil, or other substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures
between 32°F and 150°F;
2. Gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, benzene, toluene, xylene, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes,
peroxides, chlorates, perchlorates, bromates, carbides, hydrides, sulfides, or other flammable or
explosive liquids, solids, or gases;
3. Solid or viscous substances, in quantities or of such size that they are capable of causing obstruction
to the flow in sewers or other interference with the proper operation of the wastewater disposal
system;
4. Toxic substances exceeding EPA standards, that are not susceptible to treatment, or that may
interfere with the wastewater treatment system;
5. Wastes with pH less than 6 and greater than 9; and
6. Waters or wastes containing chromium, zinc, nickel, copper, cadmium, or other heavy metals.
Hazardous waste disposal:
Separate hazardous waste containers shall be provided by the department for heavy metal compounds,
chlorinated hydrocarbons, and non-chlorinated hydrocarbons or other categories as recommended.
Waste chemicals shall be stored in appropriately labeled containers, inside secondary containment.
1. Hazardous wastes shall never be placed in any common solid trash container.
2. All hazardous waste containers shall have an up-to-date log of the material that is in the container.
When any material is added to the container, the chemical name, the amount of the chemical, the
date, and the initials of the individual adding the hazardous chemical, shall be recorded in the log for
that container. This recording task is the responsibility of the laboratory instructor.
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3. Upon completion of the laboratory activity cycle, the waste containers shall be returned to the
Central Storage Area with the entry date logged. Waste materials shall not be stored in the
laboratory.
4. When the waste containers become full, the containers shall be transferred to the designated waste
storage shelves in room 102 of Franklin Hall.
5. Unlabeled containers apparently containing liquid and/or solid chemicals shall be treated as
hazardous waste and disposed of using the procedures describe above.
Special Precautions for Medical Waste:
The NCDENR Division of Waste Management regulates the packaging, labeling, transportation, storage and
disposal of medical waste. The medical waste regulations are listed under Title 15A NCAC Chapter 13B.1200
of the North Carolina’s Solid Waste Management Regulations.
Medical Waste, Regulated Medical Waste, which includes blood and body fluids in individual containers in
volumes greater than 20 milliliters (does not refer to blood absorbed by materials such as bandages and
dressings), microbiological waste and pathological wastes, must be managed as follows:
SHARPS
1. Sharps (e.g., needles, syringes with attached needles, scalpel blades, slides and cover slips) shall
be placed in a container which is rigid, leak-proof when in an upright position and punctureresistant. Contained sharps shall not be compacted prior to off-site transportation. After leaving
the generating facility, the container and its contents shall be handled in a manner that avoids
human contact with the sharps.
2. Blood and body fluids in individual containers of 20 milliliters or less (e.g. vacuum tubes used for
blood samples) must be stored in a secured area restricted to authorized personnel prior to offsite transportation or packaged in accordance with the regulated medical waste packaging
requirements listed in I5A NCAC 13B.1204(b)(1) or in a container suitable for sharps.
3. Regulated medical waste should not be compacted.
4. Packaged in a minimum of one plastic bag in rigid fiberboard box, rigid drum or other rigid
container constructed in a manner that prevents leakage of the contents.
5. Plastic bag shall be impervious to moisture and have strength sufficient to preclude ripping,
tearing, or busting the waste-filled bag under normal conditions of usage and handling.
6. Stored in a manner that maintains the integrity of the packaging at all times
7. Each package must be labeled with a water-resistance universal biohazard symbol.
Outer surface of the package must be marked with the following information:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The generator’s name, address, and telephone number
The transporter’s name, address, and telephone number
Storage facility name, address, and telephone number, when applicable
Treatment facility name, address, and telephone number
Date of shipment
“INFECTIOUS WASTE” or “MEDICAL WASTE”
Records must be maintained at the generating facility for no less than three years.
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MICROBIOLOGICAL WASTE
Type Of Waste
Solid Contaminated
pathological waste
Disposable solids
Used agar
Bedding, animal used
non-Contaminated
Preserved animal
carcasses and tissue
Liquid infectious waste
Glass sharps
(not contaminated with
hazardous material)
Sharps, whether or not
contaminated
Biological toxins
Table 5.
Container For Disposal or
Treatment
Collect in leak proof
autoclave bag;
(red biohazard bags are
intended for use where
an autoclave is not
available).
Local Treatment
Where To Put For Pick-up
Autoclave at 121ºC for
60 min
Trash bag, standard
None
Place autoclave indicator
tape before autoclaving.
After autoclaving, place
bag inside a dark regular
garbage bag and tie to
seal.
To be placed in regular
trash dumpster by
Housekeeping.
Regular trash
Lidded red plastic biohazard waste bin with
bio-hazard red plastic
liner
Place in a suitable liquid
handling container.
None
Dedicated box closed and
taped shut (Use separate
boxes for broken and
non-broken glass and
label as such)
Sharps container
Place in a suitable
container for treatment
Disinfect with 1 part
bleach to 10 parts
liquid or autoclave
and flush down the
drain. (Do not sewer
agar, handle as solid
waste.)
None
Chemical Storage Room
NOTE: Red bags cannot be
placed in hallways or other
public areas.
Not applicable
Regular trash
None
Chemical Storeroom
Treat with 2N NaOH
for at least 1 hr,
neutralize the NaOH
solution with acid
until pH is between 5
and 8, sewer if toxin is
not in a hazardous
chemical mixture.
If the toxin is in a
hazardous chemical
mixture, put in hazardous
chemical waste container
after treatment with
NaOH - no longer a toxin
hazard
Biohazard Waste Disposal
MICROBIOLOGY WASTE MATERIALS
Bacterial cultures: autoclave to kill bacteria prior to disposal. NEVER pour cultures into the sink or trash.
Liquid cultures: pour the liquid into the jar labeled “Liquid Micro Waste” and replace the lid.
Agar (solid) tubes: put the tubes into the rack labeled “Solid Tubes”.
Plates, other solid materials (plastic pipets, microtubes, etc): discard into red biohazard bag.
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Containerize ALL WASTES such that the wastes do not puncture the container or leak from it.
NEVER put glass or sharp objects in the red bags.
See Louisburg College Waste Management Plan for more details in waste handling.
Material Safety Data Sheets:
To guard yourself against chemical hazards, you must first understand the chemicals you are working with.
This is done by reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The role of MSDSs is to
provide detailed information on hazardous chemicals. This information includes its potential hazardous
effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective measures.
All chemical manufacturers and importers must obtain, develop, and provide a MSDS for each hazardous
chemical they produce or import.
There are three very important uses of MSDSs:
1. They are used to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals in their workplace.
2. They are especially valuable when used by supervisors and others in pre-job planning to determine
what precautions need to be taken when working with a hazardous chemical.
3. They are used by emergency personnel responding to a chemical overexposure/accident.
Each department must maintain MSDSs for each chemical used in their department and ensure that each
MSDS is readily available. The Environmental and Safety Office maintains a master file of MSDSs. For
information on obtaining a MSDS or questions regarding MSDSs, contact the Environmental and Safety
Manager, -3425.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION: SIGNS, LABELS, AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Requirements:
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard mandates that chemical manufacturers provide Material Safety
Data Sheets and properly labeled containers for each chemical. These provide basic information about the
safety and health hazards posed by a chemical, and precautions to take when using it.
Signs and warning labels are intended to provide advance notification of potential hazards. They can be any
form of written, printed or graphic material displayed for your protection.
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Caution signs are displayed in areas where hazardous materials are used or stored. These signs
include information regarding the hazards of the area, any special precautions and emergency
contact information.
The OSHA Laboratory Standard requires that labels on all incoming containers be maintained and not
defaced. The label on the container must not be defaced or removed until it is empty and rinsed. Portable
containers filled from an original container must be labeled and bear the warnings found on the original label
if used by more than one person, or used for more than one workday.
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Manufacturer’s labels should be kept intact. Never deface or obscure labels or hazard warnings.
If a manufacturer’s label does not already exist, hazard information can be found on the Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the chemical.
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Chemicals obtained from outside suppliers shall be properly labeled, and care shall be taken not to deface
the label and render it illegible. The product name or the chemical name on the label shall correspond with
the name on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Labels shall also convey the hazards associated with that
chemical (such as toxicity, flammability, or reactivity). If a chemical is transferred into a new container, then
that container of mixtures and/or newly created compounds shall also be labeled in accordance with the
OSHA Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
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Indicate the strength or concentration of the substance where applicable. Example: 10 %
Hydrochloric Acid
Do not use chemical formulas, chemical symbols, chemical equations or abbreviations.
Indicate the physical and/or health hazards of the substance, if known.
Indicate the name of the person responsible for generating the waste (or someone with direct
knowledge of the process).
Remove or obliterate any other labels or wordings not related to the current substance.
Do not allow the creation of "UNKNOWNS" through lack of secure readable labeling.
When a chemical is transferred from the original container into a secondary container, label the new
container with the name of the product, the chemical constituents and the primary hazard warnings.
Containers used by one individual and emptied within their shift, do not require labeling. Labeling
requirements for laboratories are outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Labels must be legible and in English. Departments having individuals who speak other languages
may add the information in the language of such employees.
The chemical name or common name of the substance should be used in lieu of abbreviations or
formulas.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a color-coded system called NFPA 704. The
system uses a color coded diamond with four quadrants in which numbers are used in the upper three
quadrants to signal the degree of emergency health hazard (blue), fire hazard (red), and reactivity hazard
(yellow). The bottom quadrant is used to indicate water reactivity, radioactivity, biohazards or other special
hazards. The emergency hazards are signaled on a numerical scale of 0 to 4, with 0 = no unusual hazard, 1 =
minor hazard, 2 = moderate hazard, 3 = severe hazard, and 4 = extreme hazard.
Figure 1. Illustration of NFPA 704
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PERSONAL PROTECTION, PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND EQUIPMENT
Personal protection is an important factor in chemical hygiene. If we properly protect ourselves, we
can eliminate a chemical's ability to do harm. A toxic chemical may affect a person by one of four
routes of entry: inhalations, ingestion, injection, and eye or skin contact.
Personal protection practices include:
1. Wash promptly if skin contact is made with any chemical, regardless of corrosivity.
2. Wear appropriate eye protection at all times.
3. Avoid inhalation of chemicals; do not "sniff" test chemicals.
4. Wash well before leaving the laboratory; do not wash with solvents, use soap.
5. Change clothing as soon as possible after leaving laboratory and launder work clothes often.
6. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in labs or chemical areas.
7. Do not bring tobacco products, food, or beverages into chemical storage or use areas. Food,
drink, and especially tobacco absorb chemical vapors and gases from the air.
Most personal protective equipment is provided by faculty to their students when and where necessary. It is
the responsibility of each employee to be certain that the appropriate equipment is worn as necessary.
Eye protection should be worn during any task where there is potential exposure of the eyes via spatter of
material or generation of flying debris. Eye protection may be required for laboratory entry at the discretion
of the science faculty.
Laboratory Attire Requirements:
Proper attire is one of the primary means of preventing chemical exposure.
1. You must wear goggles or safety glasses whenever anyone is working with chemicals or preserved
specimens in the laboratory. Goggles must meet ANSI Z87.1 Standard.
2. Wear gloves, lab coats, or lab aprons as needed.
3. The following items should not be worn to lab: contact lenses, tank tops or cropped shirts, mesh
shirts, shorts or skirts that do not cover your knees when you are sitting.
4. Remove hats and dangling jewelry.
5. Hair longer than shoulder length should be securely fastened back.
6. All footwear must be closed at the heel and toe. Examples of appropriate shoes include athletic
shoes, loafers, and casual work shoes. Crocs, sandals, flip-flops and other open back and open toed
shoes, including but not limited to slides, are not allowed.
7.
SAFETY STATIONS: EYEWASH STATIONS AND SAFETY SHOWERS
Safety Stations:
• Laboratories should be equipped with eyewash fountains and safety showers. These should be located so
that they can be reached from any point in the laboratory.
• Access to eyewash fountains and safety showers should not be restricted or blocked in any way.
OSHA defers to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z358.1 standard for the requirements of all
portable and plumbed emergency eyewash stations, emergency eye/face wash stations, and emergency
shower equipment. This includes construction, testing, water pressure, flow requirements, location,
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operation and maintenance among others. Since emergency eyewashes and showers often go unused on a
regular basis it is extremely important that they are kept in proper working order. All current and future
departmental emergency eyewash stations, emergency eye/face wash stations, and emergency showers
should conform to ANSI Z358.1 standards.
The following are some of the more common problems found in eyewash fountains and
emergency showers:
• Nozzles clogged, broken or missing
• Activating valve inoperable
• Improper water pressure—too high or low
• Low fluid levels in self-contained eyewashes
• Foreign particles in bowl or basin
• Nozzle dust covers not installed
• Poor flushing fluid quality
Safety Station Testing and Maintenance:
Flushing Fluids:
• The quality of flushing fluid is often an over looked item and is important for a number of reasons. Most
important, the presence of foreign particles or unacceptable levels of microorganisms can result in further
injury to the eye. Moreover, debris can either reduce or restrict the flow of flushing fluid by obstructing
nozzles, pressure regulating devices and pipes that feed plumbed units and filters.
• Flushing fluid should be clear and visibly free of foreign particles. The presence of off-colors or
contaminants is an indication of poor fluid quality in the supply line or water source. The presence of
microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and amoebae in flushing fluid can pose an added health risk to an
injured eye as it could be compromised thereby having less resistance to infection.
• Total plate count is a measure of biological activity of a fluid. Water with counts of less than 100cfu/ml is
considered potable, while values of 100 cfu/ml to 500 cfu/ml are considered questionable. Values above 500
cfu/ml are considered poor quality. If test samples are above 500 cfu/ml, steps should be taken immediately
to clean and disinfect gravity-fed eyewashes. For plumbed units, the fluid source must be cleaned.
Safety Stations Flow Rates:
There are also requirements for the flow of fluids to eyewashes and showers in the ANSI standard. These are
minimum flow rates that should be met to make the equipment work as designed, pass possible OSHA
inspections, and provide relief in case of an accidental splash. Each piece of equipment has a different flow
requirement.
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All eye and eye/face wash units should be aligned so that the fluid provided flushes the eyes and/or
face simultaneously. If shut off valves are installed in the supply line, provisions should be made to
prevent unauthorized shut off. According to the ANSI standard, these units should be inspected
annually to ensure that they continue to meet the flow requirements.
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Plumbed and self-contained eyewashes require a minimum flow of 0.4 gallons per minute (GPM) for
15 minutes of flush. Plumbed eye/face washes require a minimum flow of 3.0 GPM for 15 minutes of
flush.
Combination showers and drench showers require a minimum flow of 20 GPM for 15 minutes of
flush.
• Individual owner manuals should be consulted for the specific manufacturer’s guidelines. The ANSI
standard Z358.15.5.2 states that “plumbed eyewashes, eye/face washes and showers ……should be activated
weekly for a period long enough to verify operation and ensure that flushing fluid is available.” While
activating plumbed eyewashes, eye/face washes and showers, you should also verify that they are providing
lukewarm tepid water (between 60 deg. F and 100 deg. F.)
Self-contained eye washes obviously cannot be activated weekly without using up valuable solution, so ANSI
recommends visually inspecting the unit to see if the fluid needs changing or supplementing. A common
practice is to use eyewash inspection tags to track weekly inspection.
• Plumbed and self-contained units shall also be inspected and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. For eyewashes, this includes protecting the nozzles and flushing fluid against
airborne contaminants. Although not specifically stated, it is prudent to check the fluid levels and activation
device of self-contained eyewash units every week. The flushing fluid of self-contained units must also be
changed periodically.
Other Safety Equipment:
Fire extinguishers, Autoclaves, Fume Hoods, Spill Kits and First Aid Kits are to be maintained by individual
laboratories or departments.
Inspections Required:
All safety equipment should be checked at least once a month, while classes are in session, by personnel who
work in associated areas; operation and accessibility should be verified.
Eyewash/safety showers are inspected before labs begin each semester and monthly while classes are in
session by science faculty. Malfunctioning eyewash/safety showers and fume hoods are to be reported
immediately to Physical Plant at x 3318. If the unit is not repaired quickly, please call ESM at x3425.
Laboratory operations should be restricted until safety equipment is repaired; no chemical work is to be
performed in a malfunctioning fume hood.
Fire Extinguishers are inspected annually by Campus Police who also check them monthly. Discharged,
overcharged, or missing fire extinguishers need to be reported immediately to the Physical Plant at x 3318.
Fume Hood Use
The OSHA Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) does not specify safe hood operation, flows or face
velocities. However, it does mandate a chemical hygiene plan and lists requirements for the plan, including "a
requirement that fume hoods and other protective equipment are functioning properly and specific
measures . . . shall be taken to ensure proper and adequate performance of such equipment." The non21
mandatory guide states: "General air flow should not be turbulent and should be relatively uniform
throughout the laboratory, with no high velocity or static areas; airflow into and within the hood should not
be excessively turbulent (200 lfm); hood face velocity should be adequate (typically 60-100 lfm)."
The laboratory ventilation system must be used properly to adequately protect laboratory occupants from
airborne contaminants. Fume hoods are designed to contain contaminants as they are generated and remove
them before they enter the breathing zone of the occupants of the area. Fume hoods are not capable of
efficiently removing contaminants generated outside the hood cabinet.
The following work practices are generally required; however, more stringent practices may be necessary
under certain circumstances. Please consult with the Chemical Hygiene Coordinator before unusual demands
will be placed on lab fume hoods.
1. Conduct all operations that may generate air contaminants or noxious odors inside a hood.
2. Activities involving the heating of flammable materials must also be performed in a hood.
3. Do not use an improperly operating fume hood. Check the electronic hood airflow monitor log before
using the hood. If flow should be interrupted during hood use, close the sash and sash panels completely,
and refer to the Department contact sheet for assistance.
4. Keep all apparatus at least 6 inches back from the face of the hood.
5. Do not put your head in the hood when contaminants are being generated.
6. Do not use the hood as a waste disposal mechanism for volatile materials.
7. Do not store chemicals or apparatus in the hood. Store hazardous chemicals in proper containers in
approved safety cabinets.
8. Keep the hood sash closed as much as possible. Do not perform chemical operations in the hood with
sash fully opened or with sash panels removed. Do not mute or disable the flow monitor alarm, or
attempt to modify the fume hood or its performance.
9. Keep the hood clean and uncluttered. Baffle slots must be free of obstruction by apparatus or containers.
Do not allow debris, such as paper, to be drawn into the exhaust. If a problem occurs, contact the
Chemical Hygiene Coordinator.
10. Minimize foot traffic past the face of the hood and keep laboratory doors closed to reduce turbulence in
or near the hood.
11. Do not place electrical power strips or other spark sources inside the hood when flammable liquids or
gases are present. No permanent electrical receptacles are permitted in the hood.
12. Use an appropriate barricade, or splash shield, if there is a chance of explosion or eruption. See the
Chemical Hygiene Officer for information and advice.
13. Laboratory activities that may release airborne contaminants above the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
or Thresholds Limit Value (TLV) concentrations must be carried out in the fume hood. Also, if laboratory
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activities produce potentially hazardous vapors or gaseous substances, the laboratory activities shall be
conducted in the fume hood.
14. All fume hoods shall be inspected monthly while classes are in session. Any hood not passing inspection
must be taken out of service immediately and not be used until such time as the hood has passed
inspection. It is the responsibility of the College to purchase the parts and replace the unit in a timely
fashion so as not to endanger the health and well being of the employee or place the campus at risk.
Inspections
15. It is the responsibility of all laboratory workers to inspect their work area for safety and health
hazards on a continuing basis. Conditions to look for include (but are not limited to) slip and fall
hazards, blocked exits and safety equipment, expended fire extinguishers, malfunctioning fume
hoods, and improper storage of incompatible chemicals. Report all unsafe conditions that are not
immediately correctable to the Environmental Health and Safety Officer and the Chemical Hygiene
Coordinator.
16. Laboratory instructors are required to routinely inspect laboratory areas under their charge for
unsafe conditions. It is recommended that inspections be performed monthly, but shall not be
performed less frequently than every 60 days. Laboratory inspection forms are available from the
Chemical Hygiene Officer. A sample form appears in Appendix VII, and may be copied as needed.
Space is provided on the form for additional items specific to your laboratory. A file of completed
inspection forms must be kept, and be stored in an accessible place in the laboratory.
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION REQUIREMENTS
The College shall provide Right-To-Know training information for all laboratory employees at risk. In
particular, the educational information shall include the College Chemical Hygiene Plan, departmental
material safety data sheets (MSDS’s), and the Campus Waste Management Plan (WMP). Procedural
information associated with departmental inventory, proper storage and ordering and campus hazardous
waste disposal should be included.
To avoid the hazards associated with forgetting safety procedures due to lack of practice, all employees who
handle hazardous chemicals and other hazardous materials must review this material annually. New
employees will receive their initial safety information through the Human Resource Office. A written record
of the employees receiving such information and the date of the training is to be kept by the Human
Resources and the Environmental & Safety Manager.
The Chemical Hygiene Coordinator and the Environmental & Safety Manager will support an awareness of
the location of the written Chemical Hygiene Plan; applicable elements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication
Program and the most appropriate safety measures and safe work practices.
Access to Information
Science Employees shall be informed of the location, availability, content and use of:
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1. the “Laboratory Standard” 29 CFR Part 1910
2. the Chemical Hygiene Plan
3. personal protective equipment and emergency equipment as outlined in the chemical
hygiene plan
An annual review of this instructional material will be completed in August, before classes begin. It is the
responsibility of employees, those who teach in the laboratory as well as other employees whose
assignments may require they enter an area where exposure to chemicals is likely to occur, to attend this
review.
Employees shall be informed of the potential chemical hazards in their work areas and about relevant
sections of the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP).
Employees who are responsible for the receiving and handling of new chemicals or the disposal of chemical
wastes shall also be informed of the potential hazards associated with chemicals they may encounter, and
appropriate protective measures.
Training for Students:
Faculty shall provide a safe environment for student learning by providing safety training to students.
1. At the beginning of the semester and prior to laboratory activities, class time shall be devoted to safe
laboratory practices and to the Student Laboratory Safety Agreement (see page 37 for a copy).
2. Instruction in laboratory safety shall be provided to all students enrolled in laboratory classes.
Students enrolling after safety instruction has taken place shall receive instruction prior to being
permitted to engage in laboratory activities.
3. The extent of student training shall be based on their course of study, the laboratory facility, College
policies, the Chemical Hygiene Plan, and the level of chemical handling and potential exposure to
hazardous chemicals.
4. Laboratory participants (and other employees) who handle chemicals shall be informed about
labeling and storage practices as the instructor deems appropriate.
5. Each laboratory supervisor/instructor is responsible for ensuring that all students and work-study
personnel receive adequate training.
Safety Training Links:
http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/www99/right/training/online.html
http://ehs.okstate.edu/kopykit/powerpoint.htm
http://www4.uwm.edu/usa/safety/
http://www.universityhealthandsafety.net/WORK_SAFETY.html
http://www.oshax.org/safetypresentations
http://www.oshainfo.gatech.edu/powerpoint.html
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
Before an emergency: Familiarize yourself with at least two ways to exit your building so that you are
prepared in the event of an emergency. If you hear or see a fire alarm, do not wait to be told to leave the
building.
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Know the locations of fire alarm pull stations and how to use them.
(These are generally located near exits)
Know the locations of the nearest exits in your area.
Know the locations of, and how to use, the portable fire extinguishers in your area.
Know your departments evacuation coordinator
Develop a location for all building occupants to meet outside. This area should be away from the
building, not in the path of emergency vehicles and not blocking access to emergency equipment
Provide your class with a map of building floor indicating emergency routes and exits.
During an emergency evacuation:
1. Departmental personnel should become familiar with evacuation routes before an emergency
occurs.
2. When the alarm sounds follow these basic evacuation steps:
3. When the building fire alarm sounds, turn off all sources of heat, electricity and gas, and stabilize any
reaction processes.
4. Direct your class and others in the hallway to the nearest available exit.
5. When first possible, take a count of all persons known to be in the building.
6. Report to your departments Evacuation Coordinator outside the building, any people missing so they
can forward the information to the first arriving emergency responder.
Evacuation Coordinator: A departmental Evacuation Coordinator should be appointed with at least one
backup person.
Coordinators should follow the protocol as listed:
Go to a designated area outside the building with your cell phone at hand.
Keep track of which members of your department have reported.
Give the fire department any information that you have, including:
 The location of anyone who is unable to evacuate.
 Instruct departmental members to help keep people away from the building.
 Inform Campus Police if there is anyone who refuses to evacuate.
 After the emergency, obtain permission before reentering the building.
In case of a fire, explosion, or chemical release/spill involving a hazardous waste refer to the Crisis
Management Plan.
Contain: Close all doors to contain the fire and smoke. NOTE- Contain may also mean shutting off gas valves
or electrical equipment to contain or slow the fire spread if it is safe to do so.
When evacuating, it is best to close all doors on your way out. Do not lock them except under securityrequired conditions. The fire department may have to forcibly open the door to check for fire spread. Closing
doors will aid in containing the fire to a smaller area. Turn off any gas, oxygen or other valve which may
control a hazardous substance. Secure all fire doors leading to rooms with high value items. Remove or shut
down any experiment which may be affected by smoke or fire.
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Extinguish: small fires. Always remember to stand at least 5-8 feet back from the fire before discharging an
extinguisher. Fight the fire only as long as it is safe to do so. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH LARGE FIRES.
If necessary evacuate the building/area. The phrase "if necessary", relates to the safety of the person who is
attempting extinguishment of a fire. It is assumed that at this point the building occupants have been alerted
and are evacuating. If the fire becomes too large to continue extinguishment or it becomes too dangerous to
stay in the area, evacuate the building with the rest of the occupants.
It is HIGHLY recommended that a "buddy system" be used when fighting fires.
If any of the following conditions exist, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT THE FIRE
1. If the fire is too large for an extinguisher to handle (this is a judgment call).
2. If the heat of the fire is such that you cannot get close enough to use the extinguisher safely without
inhaling dangerous levels of smoke.
3. If there is not an emergency escape route available, do not allow the fire to get between you and
your escape route.
A method of remembering the procedures is the use of the acronym P.A.S.S. Use this acronym for the use of
fire extinguishers.
 Pull the pin.
 Aim at the base of the fire.
 Squeeze the discharge handle.
 Sweep the agent across the fire.
Additional procedures to follow in an emergency are:
When the building has been evacuated, do not allow anyone to re-enter until directed by the responding
emergency personnel. The only agencies authorized to allow re-entry is the Senior Fire Officer, Campus Police
or an authorized College CMT representative.
Plans should be developed and modified as necessary to include the shut down or securing of any critical
equipment, experiments, cash drawers, high value items, etc. The plan shall state that this may be done ONLY
in cases where time and safety permits. Such procedures include, but are not limited to:
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Securing all cash drawers, either by locking them or taking the drawer with you and having at least
one other individual with you during the evacuation for security is recommended.
Notify the first Campus Police Officer to arrive on the scene that you have high value items. This does
not include personal items such as purses, jewelry, etc.
DO NOT:
 Spend time collecting papers or personal items or wait for others who are doing so.
 Go back into the building once you have evacuated because you forgot something.
 Try to evacuate through smoke or fire. Use a second exit or an area of refuge until assistance can
arrive.
Special Emergency Procedures for Laboratory Areas
Laboratory personnel must become familiar with procedures and learn how to obtain additional help in
an emergency. Emergency numbers are to be placed by all phones. Everyone must be familiar with the
location and use of safety showers, eye wash equipment and personal protective equipment.
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Spill response must be handled only by properly equipped and trained personnel. All persons (instructors,
staff, student, custodial, contractors, etc.) who may work in or around or may frequent a laboratory,
must be briefed on the spill response procedures.
Immediately after the emergency, the College’s emergency coordinator will direct activities for treating,
storing, or disposing of recovered waste, contaminated soils or surface water, or any other material that
results from a release, fire, or explosion at the facility.
Science personnel shall ensure that in the affected areas of the facility, no waste that may be
incompatible with the released material is stored until the cleanup procedures are completed and all
emergency equipment is cleaned and restored to a usable condition.
Table 6. Additional Telephone List of Qualified Response Personnel and Emergency Services
Crisis Management Team Member
Office
Home
Mobile
VP Finance
Belinda Faulkner 497-3207
252-977-0279 252-904-2558
Dir. Publications/Media Relations Amy McManus
497-3330
919-604-5051 -Dir. Of Facilities
Steve Sparks
497-3250
919-426-1210
President*
Mark LaBranche 497-3213
496-1454
671-9825
*Ex Officio
The Chemical Hygiene plan will be reviewed and if necessary amended whenever:
1. Applicable regulations are revised
2. The plan fails
3. The list of emergency contacts or equipment changes
Amendment Dates of the Chemical Hygiene Plan
Terrie Blumenauer
11/08/2010
Jennith Thomas
Mar 31, 2011
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Chemical Hygiene Plan Review Record
This Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) must be
reviewed annually by all Science laboratory personnel. Each Departmental specific SOP should be reviewed,
initialed and dated by those working with chemicals in the Department. In addition, laboratory personnel
shall review this CHP and initial and date this page.
Print Name
Date Reviewed
Initials
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Louisburg College Condensed Emergency Information Handbook
Fire
Prepare: Know the location of all fire extinguishers, alarm stations, and emergency exits in your area/building. Know the
designated assembly area for your building in the event of an evacuation.
In the event of a fire, building occupants should immediately exit as safely as possible using the nearest staircase
marked as an emergency exit.
 Don’t take the time to gather personal belongings.
 DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!
 If the fire alarm has not been activated, pull the nearest alarm on your way out of the building.
 Dial 911.
 Assist others while evacuating if you can do so quickly and safely, but keep moving toward the building exit.
If the fire is very small, such as a trash receptacle or small brush fire, you may attempt to put it out yourself with a fire
extinguisher. However, always try to avoid personal injury and do not take excessive risks.
Remember the PASS method:
Pull the pin,
Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire,
Squeeze the handle and
Sweep the nozzle back and forth.
ALWAYS leave yourself an escape route in case you are unable to extinguish the fire.
Once outside, evacuate to at least 500 feet from the building and make sure that campus officials or department heads
have personally accounted for you. Alert emergency responders about potential victims who are unaccounted for that
may still be inside the building.
Medical Emergency
Medical emergencies can range from minor injuries such as sprains or lacerations, to any life-threatening situation such
as chest pain, severe bleeding, head injury, compound fractures, seizures, difficulty breathing, etc.
Upon encountering a medical emergency, the first response should be to contact 911. DO
NOT attempt to move the victim unless they are in immediate danger in their current location. When calling 911 for a
medical emergency, provide the following information:
• Exact location of victim (building, room number, etc.).
• Type of problem (injury, chest pain, etc.)
• General description of victim (gender, race, age or approximate age, prior medical history or condition)
• The victim’s current condition (conscious ? alert? breathing? amount of pain? incoherent? etc)
• Phone number from which you are calling.
• Stay on the phone with the dispatcher until help arrives.
• Provide care only if you are trained to do so.
• Avoid direct contact with bodily fluids.
• Stay with victim(s) until emergency responders arrive.
Injured/Ill Student
Within a typical campus population there are many individuals, either diagnosed or undiagnosed, with a variety of
disorders, ailments, afflictions, diseases, and other medical conditions. On any given day, a student may experience a
sudden, unanticipated injury, trauma, or psychotic episode. Upon encountering a student requiring medical or
professional intervention, utilize the same procedures for medical emergencies.
Additionally, contact a university official, most preferably, a Student Life Mentor, Counselor, or a member of the
Louisburg College Campus Safety and Police Department.
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STUDENT LABORATORY SAFETY AGREEMENT
Laboratory
Semester
Laboratory Instructor
Date
Your signature below is to certify that you have received safety instructions in your science class, that you
agree to follow all of the safety rules set forth, and that you will cooperate to the fullest extent with your
instructor and fellow students to maintain a safe lab environment. You are aware that failure to observe
safety measures may result in being dismissed from the laboratory and receiving a zero for an experiment.
I will:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Follow all instructions given by the instructor.
Protect eyes, face, hands and body during laboratory activities.
Carry out good housekeeping practices.
Know where to get help fast.
Know the location and use of first-aid and fire-fighting equipment.
Conduct myself in a responsible and thoughtful manner at all times in the laboratory.
STUDENT NAME (printed)
STUDENT SIGNATURE (legible)
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Laboratory Safety Certification Form
Use this form to document review of the Chemical Hygiene Plan and any other chemical/laboratory safety
information or training as appropriate.
I certify that I have received training pursuant to the Hazardous Chemical Information Act (Right To Know) Hazardous Materials Handling
Policies with in the Waste Management Plan. In addition to training on my rights under the law, I:
 know where the Workplace Chemical List/Chemical Inventory is located and understand its purpose.
 know how to interpret labels and MSDSs.
 know where the MSDSs are located and know that online resources exist through MSDS Databases Web Page
(http://www.msdssearch.com/dblinksn.htm).
have been instructed in the physical and health hazards, proper handling, storage and disposal practices for the chemicals I use.
have been instructed in any special hazard consideration (if applicable).
understand the protective measures, first aid procedures and emergency procedures necessary for the chemicals I use.
know that the Waste Management Plan is available in the EPA folder on the shared J: and have reviewed the manual. Copies are
available upon request from Environmental and Safety Managers office.
 have know what Personal Protective Equipment is required for my duties. I understand that I must wear eye protection at all
times in the laboratory when an eye hazard exists.
 understand that there are special procedures and requirements for managing chemical and hazardous waste and that these
materials must not be poured down the drain or placed in the regular trash.
 understand that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that laboratory workers be made aware of
the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) (29 CFR 1910.1450). It is located in the Science workroom.
The named individual has been thoroughly trained and demonstrates competency in safe work practices involving the chemical
and/or special laboratory procedures listed below.
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Date
Training Topic
Date
Training Topic
After becoming familiar with the Louisburg College Chemical Hygiene Plan and or Waste Management Plan complete and return a
copy of this form to your supervisor or the Environmental and Safety Manager. By signing below you acknowledge that you are
aware of the both plans and are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling; the policies and procedures applicable to the OSHA
standard (29 CFR 1910.1450). Your supervisor will provide additional information and training as appropriate.
Date
Printed Name of Supervisor/Instructor
Printed Name of Employee/Student
Signature of Supervisor/Instructor
Signature of Employee/Student
Distribution: 1. Environmental &Safety Managers office
Department
2. Department files
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