FSHN Safety Seminar
August 27, 2008
Joe Przybyszewski
Assistant Scientist
FSHN Safety Officer
Phone 294-5962
Office: 2583 FSB
Email: jprzybys@iastate.edu
Outline
 New Safety Information
 Important Safety
Reminders
 FSHN game!
New Safety Information
• New ISU Alert System!
– Emergency alerts about severe weather,
bomb threats or other immediate
dangers will be sent through
• telephone call (to cell or landline),
• text message and
• e-mail.
Ames tornado, Nov 12, 2005
from: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/ – Ensure that your contact information is
updated (in ACCESS PLUS, on your "Home"
tab, click "ISU Alert" in the left navigation column).
– For alternate severe weather &
emergency email notification:
• KCCI.com (channel 8 news)
• emergencyemail.org
New Safety Information
• New Laboratory Safety
Manual (LSM) is here!
– Replaces Chemical Hygiene Plan.
– Prefer to have the LSM on the lab
computer (labeled by a sign) with
internet access.
– If no lab computer or internet
access, then print out and place
into LSM binder.
– Important that you know what is
in it, where it is and have access
to it.
– Change from being physically in
the lab to being available
electronically.
New Safety Information
• Other Safety Documents
– Still need a lab safety binder
containing training records, chemical
inventory & inspection documents.
– Need to know where these are and
have access to them.
• MUST BE IN THE LAB!
– Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS)
– Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP)
– Emergency Action Plan
Emergency Action Plan
• To be posted by all lab exits
– Laboratory Emergency Action Plan
• Fire
• Medical emergency
• Intruder
• Vandalism
• Severe weather
• Utility Outages
• Spills
• Template available online from
EHS
– Link on FSHN website
New Safety Information
• Emergency Evacuation Maps are here!
– Maps for each floor of each building are found
on the EH&S website (under “Emergency
Response”)
– SOON will be posted in hallways and
classrooms.
New Safety Information
Please acquaint
yourself with
this safety
information for
your lab, office
and classroom.
New Safety Information
• New “Chemicals of Interest (COI)” Inventory!
– EH&S is responding to the Department of
Homeland Security about Chemical Facility
Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS).
What do you need to do?
– Keep your lab’s chemical inventory updated.
– Review the list of COI (EH&S website under “lab
safety”, then “chemical security”) and contact
EH&S if you received new COI.
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New Safety Information
• New Biological Materials Inventory
To meet the requirements of ISU’s policy
and federal regulations, all researchers who
use or store biological materials at ISU
must submit a current inventory of
biological materials to EH&S. To do this
you may:
A) enter biological materials into the EH&S database using the
online biological inventory web form (must register as firsttime user).
OR
B) submit a spreadsheet inventory and have it amended to the
central database by using the upload link on the biological
materials inventory page.
New Safety Information
• Biological Materials Inventory (continued)
– Definition: Biological materials are any
biologically derived material or any material
which, either by accident or design, contains
biological agents which might pose a risk to
human or animal health or the environment.
– Include: bacteria, fungi, plant pathogens, prions,
biological toxins, parasites, viruses, recombinant
DNA material, human blood, human cells and
non-LAR transgenic or genetically-modified
experimental animals, plants or insects.
New Safety Information
• Biological Materials Inventory (continued)
Before you panic!
Select whether the agent is a human/animal/insect/or plant
pathogen, drug resistant or non-pathogenic.
– If “non-pathogenic” is selected, no further info is needed.
– If recombinant DNA is exempt from NIH guidelines
(http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02052.html), then no further info is needed.
– If not, then, for example, the same corn (or bacterial) trait
(or strain) can be combined into one entry if they have the
same risk.
New Safety Information
• New Biosafety Manual
– Defines biohazards,
biosafety practices and
procedures including
disposal, disinfection
and transportation of
biohazardous materials.
– Medical surveillance
and biohazardous
materials spill clean up.
New Safety Information
• Potential Concern - Nanotechnology!
Nanoparticles
above, buckyball; below, nanotube
Both from Wikipedia
– Nanotechnology is defined by the use of
engineered particles with dimensions in the
1-100 nanometer (nm) range typically used
as delivery devices.
– Initial animal studies indicate that inhaled
nanomaterials can cross the lung/blood
barrier and deposit in internal organs. Skin
penetration is another exposure route for
nanoparticles.
– Because nanomaterial toxicity is not fully
understood, nanomaterials must be treated
with a high level of control.
New Safety Information
• Nanotechnology Recommendations:
– Register your use of nanomaterials by filling out
a Nanomaterial User form (EH&S website
under “Health and Safety”) & complete a
Hazard Inventory form.
– Treat nanomaterials as toxic substances.
– EH&S must pick up nanomaterial waste.
– See recommendations for safely working with
nanomaterials at Iowa State University Nanomaterials
Health and Safety Guidelines (EH&S website under
“Health and Safety”).
New Safety Information
• New Radiation Safety Information!
– New Radiation Safety Manual!
– All non-radiation users that work in a
radiation lab (ie room with a
Radionuclide Laboratory sign), must
take “Radiation Safety for NonRadiation Workers in a Radiation
Laboratory” training!
– Also, “Radiation Safety for NonRadiation Laboratory Employees” is
recommended for all new graduate
students who will be working in buildings
containing radiation laboratories.
New Safety Information
• New from EH&S Website (http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/)
New Safety Information
• New from EH&S Website (http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/)
under “Training”
To help you and your
supervisor determine
which safety courses
you need to take,
perform a Needs
Assessment Survey.
New Safety Information
• New from EH&S Website (http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/)
New Safety Information
• New from EH&S Website
Free Chemicals!!
– 10 pages of free chemicals.
– free delivery
New Safety Information
• New online Hazardous Waste form
– Replaces “Hazardous chemical
waste acceptance form”.
– Must still fill out the green
waste tags.
New Safety Information
• New from EH&S
Clean up your Lab/Office!!
– how to get rid of unused chemicals, batteries, cleaning
supplies, ink cartridges/toner and many other materials.
New Safety Information
• Updated FSHN Safety Website!
http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/faculty/safety.php
FSHN Safety Reminder
• FSHN Safety CheckList Requirements!
(deadline 12/19/08)
– Safety training and completed quarterly and annual
safety inspections are documented in the LSM or safety
binder.
– Templates for site-specific training document and checkin and check-out forms are on file in FSHN office (send to
Joe Przybyszewski, 2312 FSB).
– Update annual Chemical Inventory (send to Jim Gunning and
Joe Przybyszewski, 2312 FSB).
– Annual dept safety (and radiation) checklist completed
by December and on file in FSHN Office (send to Joe
Przybyszewski, 2312 FSB).
– Update annual Biological Materials Inventory (performed
online at EH&S website)
http://www.fshn.hs.iastate.edu/faculty/safety.php
FSHN Safety Reminders
• Renovation Safety Reminders!
– No cloth on lab furniture!
– E-waste
• Old unused copiers, printers, computers, monitors,
etc. are considered E-waste and must be sent to Asset
Recovery
• If these items were used in a lab, then a Laboratory
Equipment Disposal Form (through EH&S) must be
completed before sending to Asset Recovery.
• Because the backlog at Asset Recovery is usually 2-4
weeks, plan ahead. Don’t let e-waste sit out or you
may be sited!
FSHN Safety Reminders
• Radiation Safety Reminders!
– PIs need to coordinate moving of radioactive materials
with EH&S ahead of time.
– Freezer frost may be contaminated with radioactivity.
Contact EH&S for proper surveys before defrosting a
radiation-containing freezer.
FSHN Safety Reminders
• 911 Call Reminders!
– 911 calls from campus phone
goes right to ISU’s
Department of Public Safety.
– 911 calls from cell phone
goes to Ames Story County
Police.
FSHN Safety Reminders
• Lab Survey Deficiencies!
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Eyewash stations checked monthly
Container labeling
Chemical/biological inventories updated
Lab safety surveys performed annually
Maximum fine is $27,500 per day per violation!
FSHN Safety Reminders
• Emergency Contact Cards
Date ________
– Please make sure information is correct and dated.
– Use permanent marker.
– Post on outside of door.
FSHN Safety Reminders
• Emergency Phones
– Know the location of the emergency phone in your building in
case you are locked out of your lab.
– Do not work alone in the lab after hours or on weekends.
FSHN Safety Reminders
• Bomb Threats
– If called, try to fill out the
ISU Police checklist (link on
FSHN safety website)
– Forward email threats to ISU
Police
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FSHN Safety News
• Pandemic Flu Planning!
1918 Influenza Pandemic killed
50 million people
– Minimize risk to
students, faculty & staff
– Support students
– Continue essential
University operations
– Resume normal
operations as soon as
possible
FSHN Safety Reminder
• Biological Waste
J. Stewart
515-294-3926
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Label bags with temp sensitive tape
Write your contact info on tape
Autoclave open bag 40 minutes
Close and place in black bag after
autoclaving
– Place in dumpster
– Monthly performance tests of
autoclaves is strongly recommended
• Call EH&S to obtain an autoclave
indicator
Safety Check-in
for Students, Staff, Faculty
 I have read the
Laboratory Safety manual
 I have completed a
Hazard Inventory
 I have received SiteSpecific Safety Training
 I know yearly lab
inspections are required
 I understand proper
procedures for managing
and disposal of chemical
waste
Safety Check-in
for Students, Staff, Faculty
 I may need to find a buddy
for work at night
 I know where MSDS’s are
in my lab
 I know the number to call
if injured
 I know safety glasses and
a lab coat are required
 I understand that the
safety of new research
methods must be
discussed
Safety Check-in
for Students, Staff, Faculty
 I understand that I
must be trained in
proper procedures to
use laboratory
equipment
 I understand the lab
notebook format
required in my lab
Safety Check-out
for Students, Staff, Faculty
 I understand that before I leave the lab I must complete
a check-out involving:
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Arrange disposal of all chemical wastes with EH&S
Proper storing and labeling of all research material left
Preparation of a complete inventory of research material left
Clean up of my personal workspace
Updating my lab notebooks
Inspection
FSHN
Question 1
• What are 5 items of safety
equipment found in a
laboratory that need
regular inspection?
Answers to Question 1
1.
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5.
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Fume/Biosafety Hood
Eyewash
Spill kit
Question 2
• What are 4 items of safety
equipment that are found
OUTSIDE of the
laboratory?
Answers to Question 2
1.
2.
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4.
Safety Shower
Fire Alarm Pull Station
Fire Extinguisher
Emergency Phone
Question 3
• What are the 7 items of
safety information that the
FSHN department says
– should be kept in addition to
your Laboratory Safety
Manual (LSM) ?
Answers to Question 3
• Standard Operating
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Procedures (SOPs)
MSDS
Laboratory Chemical
Inventory
Personnel safety training
records
Quarterly lab inspection
sheets
Yearly lab inspection sheets
EH&S Lab inspection audits
Question 4
• What are the top 8
things
– you shouldn’t do with
your mouth in a lab?
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Answers to Question 4
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Mouth pipette
Eat
Drink
Chew gum
Apply chapstick or makeup
Chew on pencils/pens
Touch with gloved or
unwashed hands
• Taste chemicals
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What’s wrong here?
Question 5
• What 4 pieces of
information
– should be put on labels of
secondary chemical
containers?
?
Answers to Question 5
• Proper chemical or common
name (in English)
• Signal words (Danger,
Warning, Caution) or hazard
(irritant, corrosive)
• Date (received, prepared or
opened)
• Initials of owner/user
Question 6
• What 7 safety items
– should be worn in the
laboratory?
What’s wrong here?
Answers to Question 6
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Safety glasses/goggles
Lab Coat
Gloves
Fully enclosed shoes
Hearing protection
Long pants
Apron/face shield
Question 7
• What 10 pieces of
safety equipment
should be in good
working order
– In all ISU laboratories ?
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Answers to Question 7
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Hood/Biosafety cabinet
Safety shower
Eyewash station
Chemical Spill kit
Biohazard spill kit
Laboratory Safety Manual
First aid kit
Telephone with 911 stickers
Fire extinguisher
Fire alarm pull station
Question 8
• What 8 hazards do
– safety glasses, goggles
and face shields protect
your eyes from?
Answers to Question 8
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Acids/Bases
Organic Solvents
Liquids under pressure
Biological fluids
Flying particles (Dust)
Ultra Violet light
Βeta radiation
Other’s fingers
Question 9
• What should you do if
there is a fire in your
laboratory?
Answers to Question 9
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Call 911
Pull fire alarm
Evacuate all personnel
Assist injured personnel
Meet in prearranged area
Use Fire extinguisher
– ONLY if the fire is small
– user must be trained
– extinguisher lasts only 6-8
seconds
FSHN Fire 1985
223C MacKay
Question 10
• What 3 pieces of
equipment
– must be considered when
working with or storing
flammable solvents?
What’s wrong here?
Answers to Question 10
• Flammable storage cabinet
– For closed containers
• Fume hood
– For active lab activities
• Refrigerator/freezer
designed for flammable
liquids
– For cold storage
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FSHN Explosion 2001
Human Nutritional Sciences 2104
Question 11
• What 5 liquid wastes
– cannot be disposed of
down the sink?
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Answers to Question 11
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What’s wrong here?
Organic solvents
Radioactive liquids
Biohazardous waste
Acid/base solutions
Hazardous chemical
solutions
Question 12
• What are the top 5
things
– You should not do
when working in a
fume hood or biosafety
cabinet?
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Answers to Question 12
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Forget to turn on power
Store solvents
Block back vents
Block airflow on front
edge
– or working surface
• Work with UV lights on
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