EHS Environmental Health & Safety
Marian University
Table of Contents:
1.1 Introduction and purpose of the chemical hygiene plan
1.2 Avoid Underestimation of Risk, check the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
2.0 Roles and Responsibilities
2.1 Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
2.2 Laboratory Supervisor
2.3 Laboratory Worker
3.0 Chemical and Hazard Identification
3.1 The manufacturer's label
3.2 Safety data sheets (Link to SDSs)
3.2.1 Biology - sds
3.2.2 Chemistry - sds
3.2.3 Forensic Science - msds
3.2.4 Maintenance - msds
3.2.5 Others - Arts and Crafts - sds
3.3 The 16 sections of a safety data sheet (SDS)
3.4 Safety data sheet (SDS) pictograms
3.4.1 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - Hazard Statements
3.4.2 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - Precautionary Statements
3.5 Segregation of Chemicals
4.0 Components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan
Basics of Laboratory Safety:
4.0.1 General Rules for all Laboratory Work with Chemicals
4.0.2 Accidents, exposure emergencies, and spills:
4.0.3 Avoidance of “routine” exposure
4.0.4 Personal protection
4.0.5 Eating, drinking, smoking, etc
4.0.6 Choice of chemicals
4.0.7 Equipment and glassware
4.0.8 Planning
4.0.9 Horseplay: Avoid practical jokes
4.1 Vigilance: Be alert to unsafe conditions
4.1.0 Personal housekeeping
4.1.1 Exiting
4.2 Standard Operating Procedures
4.2.0 Use of hood
4.2.1 Waste Disposal
4.2.1.1 Disposal of chemical waste
4.2.1.2 Do not discharge to the sewer
4.2.2 Unattended operations
4.2.3 Working alone
4.2.4 Appendix A: Particularly Hazardous Substances
4.2.5 Appendix B. Lab Safety Bulletin - Key Lessons for Preventing Incidents from Flammable Chemicals in Educational Demonstrations - October 2014
4.2.6 Appendix C. Reserved
4.2.7 Appendix D. Reserved
4.2.8 Appendix E. Reserved
4.3 Training and Information
4.4 Signs and Labels, Hazard Information
4.5 Personal Protective Equipment and Apparel
4.6 Control Measures – Controlling Chemical Exposure
4.6.1 Engineering Controls
4.6.2 Administrative Controls
4.6.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4.6.4 Exposure Monitoring
4.7 Medical Program
4.7.1 First Aid
4.7.2 Compliance with regulations
4.7.3 Routine Surveillance
4.8 Recordkeeping
4.8.1 Accident records
4.8.2 Inventory and usage records
4.8.3 Medical Records
4.9 Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspections
4.9.1 Cleaning
4.9.2 Passageways
4.9.3 Maintenance
4.9.4 Inspections
5.0 Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage
5.0.1 Procurement
5.0.2 Stockrooms/storerooms
5.0.2.1 Stockrooms/storerooms
5.0.3 Distribution
5.0.4 Laboratory storage
5.1 All Emergencies including Leaks, Spills, and Releases to the Environment
5.1.0 Steps to take after calling emergency services at 9.911
5.1.1 Small leak or Spill less than 3.785L or 1 Gallon (contained inside building – no drains)
5.1.2 Reporting a Spill into the City Sewer: 1.920.322.3660 (24/7)
5.1.3 Releases to the Environment (Air Emissions)
5.2 Waste Management Plan
5.2.1 Generator Status
5.2.2 Waste Streams
5.2.3 Indiscriminate disposal
5.2.4 Emissions
5.2.4.1 BTU emissions
5.2.4.2 Furnaces
5.2.4.3 Laboratories
5.2.4.4 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
5.2.5 Hazardous Medical Wastes
5.2.5.1 Epipens and other contaminated items
5.2.6 Hazardous Waste and Renovation Projects
5.2.6.1 Lead Based Paint
5.2.6.2 Asbestos
5.2.6.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s.)
5.2.6.4 Secondary Containment
5.2.7 Non-Hazardous and Universal Waste
5.2.7.1 Used Batteries
5.2.7.2 Used oil
5.2.7.3 Spent Fluorescent Bulbs
5.2.7.4 Scrap Metal
5.2.7.5 Computer and Monitor Waste
5.2.7.6 Empty Cans and Containers
5.2.7.7 Training in proper waste handling and emergency procedures
5.2.8 Prohibited Discharges (16 item list from Fond du Lac Municipal Code Section 13.30)
5.2.9 Wastewater Constituents Subject to Prior Approval
5.3 Pollution Control and Waste Minimization
5.3.1 Grease, Oil and Sand Receptors (Municipal Code Section 13.42)
5.3.2 Slug and Other Accidental Discharge; Prevention (Municipal Code Section 13.46)
5.3.3 Hazardous Waste Reports
5.3.4 Spill Prevention and Control
5.3.4.1 SPCC Plan
5.3.4.2 Universal Spill control kits
5.3.5 Campus Inventory. Hydraulic equipment, bulk recycling, and transformers.
5.3.6 Training in Spill Control and Cleanup Procedures.
5.4 Chemicals in Use for Chemistry 101, 102, 103 with SDS Link
5.5 Waste Stream Identification
6.0 Safety Recommendations - reserved
6.1 Flammable Materials
6.1.1 Properties of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
6.1.2 Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
6.1.3 Handling Precautions
6.1.4 Flammable Aerosols
6.1.5 Flammable and Combustible Solids
6.1.6 Catalyst Ignition
6.2 Corrosive Materials
6.2.1 Corrosive Liquids
6.2.2 Corrosive Gases and Vapors
6.2.3 Corrosive Solids
6.3 Peroxide Forming Compounds and Reactives
6.3.1 Recommended Work Practices
6.3.2 Examples of Peroxide-forming Compounds
6.3.3 Detection of Peroxides
6.3.4 Removal of Peroxides
6.4 Compressed Gases
6.4.1 Hazards
6.4.2 Handling Procedures and list of gases that Require Special Handling
6.4.3 Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders
6.4.4 Using Compressed Gas Cylinders
6.4.5 Assembly of Equipment and Piping
6.4.6 Leaking Cylinders
6.4.7 Empty Cylinders
6.4.8 Flammable Gases
6.4.9 Highly Toxic Gases (Not used at Marian University)
6.5 Cryogenics
6.5.1 Handling Cryogenic Liquids
6.5.2 Protective Clothing
6.5.3 Cooling Baths and Dry Ice
6.5.4 Liquid Nitrogen Cooled Traps
6.6 Pressure/Vacuum Systems
6.6.1 High Pressure Vessels
6.6.2 Vacuum Apparatus
6.6.3 Glass Vessels
6.6.4 Dewar Flasks
6.6.5 Rotovaps
6.7 Electrical Safety
6.7.1 Electrical Hazards
6.7.2 Preventing Electrical Hazards
6.7.3 Safe Work Practices
6.7.4 High Voltage or Current
6.7.5 Altering Building Wiring and Utilities
6.8 Ben Sadoff Science Hall Floor Plans
6.9 Reserved
7.0 Definitions