NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
Lab Safety Training
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
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North Carolina A&T State UniversityDepartment of Environmental Health
& Safety
Aisha Holloman- EHS Professional
Phone: (336) 334-7992
athollom@ncat.edu
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Laboratory
Safety Training Objectives
 Hazardous Material Door Signs
 General Lab Rules
 Proper Disposal of Chemical Waste
 Lab Inspection findings
 Regulatory Guidance- OSHA 29
CFR 1910.1450
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Purpose of the Hazardous Material
Door Signs
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Quick access to lab contacts and numbers.
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What hazards the response team may incur before entering the lab.
(building name & room number, list subrooms, if any)
CAUTION
HAZARD INSIDE:
(List All Possible Hazards)
Primary Contact
(name & office phone)
Secondary Contact:
(name & office phone)
Laboratory Manager:
(name & office phone)
Department Head:
(name & office phone)
NC A&T STATE Fire/Police:
NC A&T STATE
Safety Officer:
(336) 334-7675
Neah Tucker, (336) 334-7992
Other Information:
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General Lab Rules
 Lab Manager Responsibilities- Ensure every student working in the lab
is properly trained (including student teachers)
» Ensure student training is documented and kept on file, copy forwarded to
EHS.
» Maintain up to date MSDS books on file in the lab and available for review to
all working in the lab.
» Ensure everyone in the lab wears proper PPE
» Ensure all equipment (i.e. Fume Hood, Eyewash, etc.) in the lab is working
properly via weekly inspections.
» Conduct Lab Safety Self-Audits or your labs
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Accident Prevention Tips
 Cleanliness
 Proper storage of chemicals..not under the hoods or on
top of counters and on floors.
 Following all safety policies/procedures/SOP’s at all
TIMES!!!
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Lab Don'ts
 Don’t store lunch in the lab refrigerators.
 Don’t eat or drink in the lab.
 Don’t leave chemicals under hood for storage.
 Don’t use damaged glassware.
 Don’t pour chemicals down the sink(contact EHS for
proper disposal)
 No playing or horseplay in the labs.
 Do not wear (sandals)-closed toed shoes only
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Lab DO’s
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Do wear proper PPE (gloves, safety glasses, respirators)
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Keep the lab clean & neat
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Do label all chemical containers (make sure they are legible)
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Check stored chemicals regularly for deterioration, broken
containers
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In the event of a chemical release and/or emergency notify
University Police (334-7675)and EHS(334-7992) in the event
of a spill and/or an emergency. (Refer to NC A&T’s Chemical Release
Emergency Plan)
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Hazardous Waste Removal
 Complete Hazardous Waste Removal Form (located on EHS
website- http://www.ncat.edu/divisions/business-andfinance/facilities/pdf/waste-Inventory-removal.pdf)
 Fax or Email completed form to EHS to the attention of the EHS Officer
 The EHS Officer will then contact you with a scheduled time for pick up.
 Additional Guidance: NC A&T’s- Management of Laboratory Waste
Policy(#7) http://www.ncat.edu/divisions/business-andfinance/facilities/safety/policies.html#hw
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Lab Inspection Findings…
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Cylinders improperly secured
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Food Stored in Refrigerators
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Lack of Labels
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Housekeeping
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Which Regulatory Standards Apply?
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NC Department of Labor- Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA)Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories- 29 CFR 1910.1450
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NIH Guidelines (National Institute of Health)- Oversight for basic and clinical recombinant
DNA research
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Committees on Campus
» Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee(IACUC)- Oversees those research labs
that use animals in their research .
» Institutional Bio-Safety Committee(IBC)- Oversees those research labs that utilize
biological agents
» Radiation Safety Committee- Oversees those research labs that use radiological
agents.
The committees conduct semiannual program reviews and facility inspections of the
labs. Dr. Tonya Hargett, Compliance Officer, Division of Research and Economic
Development heads the committees.
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OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1450
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1910.1450(a)- Applies to employers engaged in laboratory use of
hazardous chemicals.
» Chemical hygiene plan
•Employee information and training
•Medical consultation and examinations
•Physician’s written opinion
» Hazard identification
» Recordkeeping
» Proper Disposal of Chemical Waste
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1910.1450- Does not apply to:
Uses of hazardous chemicals which do not meet the definition of
laboratory use.
Lab use of hazardous chemicals having no potential for exposure, such as:
Chemically-impregnated test media
Commercially prepared kits such as those used to perform pregnancy
testing
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1910.1450(b)
Chemical Hygiene Plan
» Written program developed and implemented that sets forth
procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment and
work practices that protect employees from health hazards
presented by hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
» (refer to NC A&T Chemical Hygiene Plan:
http://www.ncat.edu/divisions/business-andfinance/facilities/pdf/chemical-hygiene.pdf)
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Hazard Identification
1910.1450(h)(1)
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Labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
» Ensure labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not
removed or defaced.
» Maintain MSDSs that are received with incoming shipments of
hazardous chemicals .
Readily accessible to laboratory employees
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Recordkeeping
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1910.1450(j)
Establish and maintain records of:
» Measurements taken to monitor employee exposures
» Medical consultation and examinations including tests or written
opinions
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Records must be kept, transferred, and made available in accordance
with 29 CFR 1910.1020.
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In Closing………
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To ensure the safety of yourself and of others in the labs:
» Follow all Safety Policies/Procedures/SOP’s in place at the University.
» Always wear proper PPE.
» Ensure all containers are properly labeled and the Lab is kept clean
» Contact EHS for proper disposal of chemical waste.
» When in doubt ask Lab Managers and/or contact EHS for guidance.
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Thank You!!!
Questions and/or Concerns???
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