Chemistry Lab Safety
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Chemical Safety
J E R RY E . S T E WA R D
CHEMICAL SAFETY MANAGER
O F F I C E O F E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H A N D
SAFETY
J S T E WA R D @ L S U . E D U
(225) 578-4314
1/21/2010
Goal
Develop a Culture of Lab Safety to
Protect Personnel and Property
Accreditation Process
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Inventory System
On-Line Training Link
Housekeeping
Office of Environmental
Health and Safety (EHS)
Reference Resource
Training
EHS Web Page
Lab Safety
EHS Web Page
WWW.EHS.LSU.edu
Lab Safety
Chemical Safety
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Inventory Management System
MSDS Management
Laboratory Safety
Fume Hoods
Standard Operating Procedures
Compliance
Audits and Accreditations
Law and Regulations
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Required under the OSHA Lab Standard.
It is a written program that defines procedures
for protecting personnel from the safety and
health hazards presented by hazardous
chemicals.
EHS has provided a general Chemical Hygiene
Plan for LSU Laboratories that defines the
requirements of chemical use in the lab.
Inventory System
Environmental Health & Safety Assistant
Full Environmental Management System
Basis For Chemical
Safety Program
Inventory
o Chemical Inventory in Database
o Chemical Owners Defined
o Lab Personnel Defined
o Labs Responsible for Maintenance
o Add Chemicals Upon Receipt
o Delete Chemical When Used
Login ID/Password
PAWS ID without @LSU.edu
[email protected]
Login ID: jsteward
Initial Password: 1234
Required to Change
Call or Email with Problems
Lab Safety
Chemical Safety
Chemical Inventory Management
Manual (Word Document)
Inventory Primer (Power Point)
Basics - How To Use Inventory
Call me with any problems or additional help
EHS WEB Page
Training /
Safety and Environmental Training
The On-Site Web Based Training Package working in
conjunction with the Chemical Management Inventory
Program to meet the regulatory based training
requirements.
On-Line Training
Three Separate Courses
Lab Safety
Emergency Response
Hazardous Waste Training
Revised for 2011 – Yearly
Completion Required
General Navigation
First Name /Last name
Should List PI
No PI Listed – Take Anyway
Power Point Presentation
Use Internal Navigation Arrows
Take Test
Must Make 100%
May Repeat as Necessary
New Version Available 2/2/11
Housekeeping
Laboratory Safety
Standard Operating
Procedure
Housekeeping in
Laboratory
Housekeeping
A clean, well-maintained work area improves
safety by preventing accidents.
Enhance efficiency of work performed.
Laboratory worker responsible
Cleanliness of personal workspace
Common areas of the laboratory.
Personal Protective
Equipment
PPE Must be Used Whenever in the Lab .
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Safety Glasses *
Goggles
Face Shields
Protective Clothing
Lab Coats
Enclosed Shoes are Required*
Gloves
* Minimum Requirement
WASTE PROGRAM
Requirements
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Proper Waste Containers
Compatible Waste
Containers Must be Closed
Need to be labeled
Secondary Containment
Request for Collection
Request for Collection Form
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Mailed in
Faxed in
Email
OES will pick up waste usually with in one
or two days.
Do not store waste longer than it can be
safely stored.
Summary
Know the location, and proper use of, safety
and personal protective equipment.
Know the properties and hazards of the
materials that you are using.
Plan your work and pay attention.
Know what to do in an emergency:
Call LSU Police (578 – 3132).
Remain Calm.
EMERGENCY PHONE
NUMBERS
Campus Police
578-3231
911 (Campus Land Line)
EHS
Radiation Safety
Facility Services
578-5640
578-2747
578-2327
Questions ?
Jerry E. Steward
Chemical Safety
Manager
OES LSU
[email protected]
(225) 578-4314