Transcript Health & Safety Emergency Evacuation and Operations Plan

Department of Pharmaceutics
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Report HSB emergencies to 911
General Campus
Police - Medical - Fire
911
UW Medical Center
Police - Medical
911
Harborview Medical Center
Police - Medical - Fire
3000
Report accidents and incidents to your
supervisor and to the Dept. Administrator:
Dima Long (616-4218; [email protected] ).
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In case of alarm, follow these evacuation
procedures:
◦ Quickly exit the building through the evacuation routes;
◦ Assemble with the rest of the employees at our
designated meeting location (primary and secondary
locations):
 Primary: across from the G-Loading dock;
 Secondary: at the parking lot across from the South Campus
bldg entrance with the ATM machine.
◦ If you have pulled the alarm, meet with the Dept. Safety
warden and report the problem.
◦ Wait for a signal from the safety warden to re-enter the
building.
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Fire alarm pull stations locations: see next
slide.
If you discover a fire:
◦ Pull the nearest fire alarm
◦ Exit the alarmed area
◦ Proceed to evacuation meeting area.
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When you hear the alarm:
◦ Leave the building
◦ Close your door behind you.
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There are 3 portable fire extinguishers in the
H-Wing, 2nd floor: see slide.
You should not utilize the fire extinguisher
unless:
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You have been trained how to use it
The fire alarm has been sounded first
The fire is small (waste basket size), and
You have a clear evacuation route.
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The First Aid kits for the H-Wing, 2nd floor are
located at:
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H-268 (Unadkat lab)
H-265 (Wang lab)
H-253 (Isoherranen lab)
H-159 (Kelly lab)
H-259 (Mao lab)
Pharmaceutics Front Desk area
Closest safety shower locations: see next slides
(Tauri)
Closest eye wash stations locations: see next
slides (Tauri)
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Once you report on-the-job accidents to your
supervisor and the department administrator,
you are required to fill out a University
accident incident report form:
http://www.ehs.washington.edu/ohsoars/ind
ex.shtm
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All automobile accidents in University-owned
vehicles must also be reported to the
University Police Department (911)
immediately, whether or not there appears to
be personal injury or property damage.
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In addition to reporting unsafe conditions
and acts to your supervisor and/or the
department administrator, you may choose to
report safety problems to the Environmental
Health & Safety Office.
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Work-related injuries or illnesses resulting in
medical expenses or time loss are covered by the
Washington State’s Workers’ Compensation.
To establish a Workers’ Compensation claim,
employees must fill out a State Department of
Labor and Industries (L&I) Report of Industrial
Injury or Occupational Disease at their medical
provider’s office when they receive medical care
for a work-related injury or illness.
Prompt reporting of accidents to your supervisor,
will make the claims process easier and may
allow him/her to find you modified work during
your recovery.
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Hazardous materials are used in all
Pharmaceutics departmental laboratories.
All chemicals must be labeled with the chemical
name and amount or concentration of chemical
in the container.
◦ 1˚ container (Original Container)
 Do not remove or deface original label
 If original chemical is altered, place a label or piece of tape
 Replace original label if illegible
◦ 2˚ container (If original sample is transferred or diluted)
 Label container with chemical name, concentration, name of
person who transferred sample and date of transfer
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are
available online through the MyChem
database. Goto
http://www.ehs.washington.edu/
 Click on “MyChem” link
 Click on Access the MSDS collection (if you have
UWNetID)
 Complete access form
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MSDS tells you flammability, reactivity,
toxicity, etc. which determines handling,
storage, and disposal techniques.
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Report small hazardous materials
emergencies to your supervisor immediately.
Large spills or releases call 911.
Accidental needle sticks or exposure, call
UW Employee Health Center
206-685-1026
or
206-744-3081 (if at Harborview)
Use your judgment, but error on side of safety
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Hazardous material must be stored in the
appropriate places, see MSDS or supervisor
◦ Organic solvents - yellow flammable
cabinets under fume hoods or biological
safety cabinet
◦ Strong acids and bases must be stored
separately in the acid and base cabinets,
respectively
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Hazardous waste must be saved in a container
labeled with the name and amount of each
component.
When “Hazardous waste” container is full, a routine
chemical collection request can be made at the
following link:
http://www.ehs.washington.edu/forms/epo/routin
epickup.php
Or a collection request form can be printed and
mailed:
http://www.ehs.washington.edu/forms/epo/1957.
pdf
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General safety orientation is provided to all
new employees by the Pharmaceutics
department.
You must be aware of all rules in the lab
which are documented in the laboratory
safety manual.
Your lab manager should also advise you of
training, apparel, procedure, etc.
requirements.
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New employees should be registered for
applicable EH&S training courses as close as
possible to start date.
You must receive training appropriate to the
procedures you perform:
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Example – If you work with human blood and/or tissue,
you must take the “bloodborne pathogens …” training
To determine required training, goto:
◦ http://www.washington.edu/research/compliance/required
-training/
or
◦ http://www.ehs.washington.edu/
◦ click on “Training Information”
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These are discussed by supervisors and lab
managers for each individual lab at your lab
safety orientation and safety lab meetings.
Check with your supervisor to find out exactly what type of
protective equipment you need for your job. Examples of PPE
are below.
Goggles
Face Shields
Hard Hats
Lab Coats
Respirators
Safety Shoes
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Hearing
Protection
Your supervisor should explain to you the precise use, care,
cleaning, and storage of any personal protective equipment
that you will be required to use on the job. The University
mandates strict adherence to all department and lab policies
on the use of PPE.
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The University is divided into eleven organizational
groupings, each one represented by an
Organizational Health and Safety Committee. This
committee deals with issues the members may have
in common but can handle more effectively together.
Each elected member represents all units of that
organizational group, including his/her own.
Our department is currently represented on the
Group # 4 Organizational Health & Safety Committee
by: Diana Shuster (elected) and Eric Kantor
(appointed).
The (Group #4) Committee reports to the following
executive – Bob Ennes.
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Our safety bulletin boards at HSB are located
in the kitchen area and in the front office area
in H-272. Roosevelt and Western Ave.
facilities also have safety bulletin boards
located at their common areas.
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Individual attacks on faculty, staff and students can and have occurred due to domestic
violence or workplace violence. As part of maintaining a healthy, safe working
environment, the University has developed and administers one UW Violence in the
Workplace Policy and Procedure through the Human Resource's Violence Prevention and
Response Program: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/polproc/workviolence/index.html .
University services include nighttime safety escort services, counseling sessions, a
dedicated assessment team, and informational materials and training, but services are
not limited to these items.
All managers, supervisors, and employees must be aware of the appropriate processes
to follow regarding workplace and domestic violence prevention. They can receive
assistance in answering any employee questions from the HR Violence Prevention and
Response Program Manager. We expect our entire faculty and staff to take Workplace
Violence training at least once every biennium, as well as receive information during new
employee orientation.
For more comprehensive information, access the SafeCampus website at
http://www.washington.edu/safecampus .
If any staff has concerns regarding a threat of violence, call:
. Seattle: 206-685 SAFE (206-685-7233)
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No smoking inside the building at any time
(see
additional info at
http://www.ehs.washington.edu/psosmoking/index.shtm ).
Alert your supervisor if you are planning on
working alone after hours. Make sure someone at
home or at the lab knows about your late
activities. Keep all lab and office doors closed
and locked at all times.
Use caution when walking around campus during
dark hours. Campus assistance program:
◦ NigthRide:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/police/prevention/e
scort.html ;
◦ UWPD Security Escorts: 543-9331.