Transcript Managing Chemical Waste in the Laboratory

Good Housekeeping
A messy shop can hide hazards! Keep it clean
Bad Housekeeping
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Poor housekeeping is a hazard to yourself
and others.
Buddy System
Be Safe! Don’t be
alone when working
with hazardous
materials or in
dangerous work
conditions. Your life
can depend on it!!
Buddy System
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When performing potentially
hazardous/dangerous operations
always:
– Make sure someone is in the
studio/workshop with you or
– Notify someone that you are in
there and what time you will check
with them when you complete your
work.
– Check-in with that person if you
exceed your time estimate or if you
leave.
Housekeeping!!
The Results of Poor housekeeping:
 Accidents
– Cluttered counter tops are a good source of
spills.
– Poorly maintained equipment or apparatus
can break spilling its contents, damage other
equipment or flying debris can cause injury.
– Containers and equipment on the floor are a
trip and spill hazard.
Safe Use of Equipment
There needs to be a written Standard Operating
Procedure for all equipment.
 Everyone should be properly trained by someone
who is qualified before using any equipment.
 Improperly used or maintained equipment can
be dangerous to your health or can result in
expensive damages.
 Fires are common result with inappropriate
equipment usage.
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Safe Use of Equipment
Let the people around you know that you will be
using the equipment and that they are aware of
any possible dangers.
 Like with chemicals, wear the proper Personal
Protective Equipment to insure your safety!!
 Clean the equipment and the area around it
after you have finished. Clutter can hide
potential hazards.
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Safe Use of Equipment
Keep your guards in place
Safety equipment is there for a reason,
your safety.
Be Aware!!
Read the posted
warning signs!!
 Wear appropriate
Personal Protective
Equipment.
 Don’t place yourself
in a potentially
hazardous situation
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