Transcript Safety Briefing Mar 2008 Emergencies, accidents and injuries can occur in any setting, at any time, without warning.

Safety Briefing Mar 2008
Emergencies, accidents and injuries can
occur in any setting, at any time, without
warning. It is every individual’s
responsibility to be prepared physically
and psychologically to handle an
emergency. Preparation is the key to
minimizing the effects of emergencies.
Know the evacuation routes from any part
of the laboratory. Familiarize yourself with
the location and operation of all
emergency equipment such as chemical
shower, eyewash, etc. Any person
receiving an injury of any nature shall
report it without delay to the CeNSE staff.
Important Phone Numbers
• Vijay Singh………………………………... 257-3243
• Chuck May…………………………………361-6025
• Brian Wajdyk………………………………257-6401
• University Police…………………………..257-1616 or
#UKPD (#8573) from a cell phone
• Electrical and Computer Engr. Office…..257-8042
• ON THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CAMPUS CALL
911 FOR POLICE, FIRE, OR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.
• Medical Emergencies
– If you think a person requires immediate medical attention, always call the UK
police at 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD (#8573)
• Unconscious Victims: If rescuer is trained in CPR
– Yell for help and have someone call 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD
(#8573)
– Establish Airway.
– Check for Breathing.
– Check for Circulation.
– Start Ventilation or CPR if necessary.
• Unconscious Victims: If rescuer is not trained in CPR
– Yell for help and have someone call 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD
(#8573)
• Conscious Victims:
– Yell for help and have someone call 257-1616 or cell phone by dialing #UKPD
(#8573)
– Do not move patient or allow the patient to move around.
– Try to control any heavy bleeding using direct pressure on the wound.
– Try to keep the patient from going into shock by maintaining body temperature
and elevating the lower extremities if possible.
• Always use common sense
– If an action seems unsafe then it probably is so please ask your Professor or a
member of the CeNSE Staff before you injure your self
• Never Work Alone
• Always know where both exits are from the space you
are using
• Always use established safety practices and equipment
• Always ask if you are unsure of a procedure the life and
limb you save may be yours
• Always report safety issues to Brian Wajdyk or Chuck
May
• CeNSE’s Concern is for your safety and wellbeing not to
impede your research.
• The user must follow all University of Kentucky safety
regulations and must provide MSDS paperwork for all
chemicals and gases brought into the facility. Working
alone with chemicals, furnaces and CVD equipment is
forbidden. If a co-worker momentarily steps out of room
then the door should remain open to allow prompt aid in
event of a mishap.
• Working alone after normal business hours and on
weekends is strictly prohibited.
• Users must use appropriate safety wear. If performing
non-standard procedure you must provide your own
safety wear(Which must be approved by CeNSE Staff).
• All gas cylinders must be securely fastened!! If
researcher is bringing in a new cylinder, they must
provide appropriate safety restraints and consult CeNSE
Staff.
• Wet Bench
– The clean benches contain corrosive and potentially
life treating chemicals, Proper safety and chemical
handing procedures must be followed. Failure to do
so will result in appropriate action including expulsion
if an accident results in injury.
• Dangerously hot quartz looks like cold quartz!!
Never touch or grab a quartz tube without
knowing how long it has been out of the furnace
or feeling for radiant heat from a safe distance.
• Explosive gasses such as H2 must be safely
diluted. H2 and O2 cannot share the same feed
line. If you have any questions on whether a gas
you plan to use is safe or not contact CeNSE
Staff
• Hazardous Material Incidents
– Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for all chemicals found in the
laboratory. A sample MSDS sheet is provided in Appendix B. Any precautions
or special procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency should be
followed and relayed to emergency personnel. Small volume spills should be
handled using the appropriate containment material found in the lab following the
MSDS procedures.
• For large volume Hazardous Material Spills beyond the capability of
available containment materials, the following procedures should be
followed.
• Spill or Release Inside the Lab:
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Activate the Fire Alarm.
Evacuate the area.
Notify the UK Police (257-1616)
Time and safety permitting, shut down equipment, close doors, secure area and
vital records.
– Limit activity to protection of lives and evacuation of personnel.
• Spill or Release Outside the Lab:
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Notify the UK Police (257-1616).
Comply with directives from Emergency Personnel.
Evacuate the area.
Time and safety permitting, shut down equipment, close doors, secure area and
vital records.
• Chemicals
– A wide variety of chemical information exists in the Center.
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Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) supply all chemical specifications and some safety information. A sample
MSDS sheet is provided in Appendix D.
An MSDS binder can be found in the blue binder on the cleanroom’s outer room bookshelves, and a binder is on the
bookshelf in room 369. If you have any questions concerning a given chemical, consult the MSDS binder and
CeNSE staff before using it.
You have the right to know all the hazards and risks of any operation you will perform in the laboratory. If your
concerns cannot be satisfactorily addressed with the available information, you have the right to refuse to perform
any part of an operation that you feel is unsafe.
– Prior to working with any chemical, make sure you are properly
protected. Rubber gloves and safety goggles must be worn for
any work with acids and other corrosive chemicals. Always work
with chemicals at the exhausted wet bench.
– The clean room gloves you put on when you enter the lab are to
prevent particulate contamination. They are not sufficient for
protection against chemical burns. Use the chemical gloves
provided over your cleanroom gloves to maximize protection.
– If immersion or exposure of your gloved hands in caustic or
corrosive material is required, leak-check the rubber gloves prior
to use. To check for leaks, pressurize each glove with a nitrogen
gun and immerse it in water. If bubbles are observed, notify the
CeNSE staff and discard them. Gloves should be thoroughly
rinsed and dried following use.
• Chemical Storage
– Do not store the NH4OH or Acetone within 3 feet of
the HCl, H2O2, or H2SO4.
– In general, acids (HCl, H2SO4) must be kept away
from bases (NH4OH), and oxidizers (H2SO4, H2O2)
should be kept away from flammables (acetone).
– Contact Brian Wajdyk or Chuck May anytime new
chemicals are brought to facility.
• MSDS are required.
• Chemicals must be labeled with contact information (name/phone).
– Handling Chemicals
• When measuring chemicals, any excess should be stored in a
clean, labeled container for future use. It should never be poured
back into its reagent bottle since this may contaminate the chemical
and damage the next user’s devices.
• Chemical Burns
– Should you be exposed to chemicals, immediately remove the
affected clothing and flush the area with large volumes of water
for at least 15 minutes. The emergency shower and/or eye wash
station should be used if necessary. Notify a staff member of the
exposure as soon as possible.
– HF burns are especially hazardous since there may not be any
immediate discomfort. These burns are extremely serious and
may result in massive tissue damage. Any burning sensation is
an indication that damage has begun. If you are exposed to HF,
flush the area well and be sure to scrub under and around your
fingernails. HF Acid Aid(Calcium Gluconate tube ) on the wet
cleaning bench Inhalation of HF has the potential for serious
medical complications and medical assistance should be sought
immediately.
• First Aid
– Minor injuries can be treated with the first aid supplies located in
the blue first aid cabinet above the sink outside the rear gowning
station.
• Minor Chemical Spills
– Absorbent materials, such as spill control pillows, are located in
the white pail on the counter outside the cleanroom, in the event
of minor chemical spills. A CeNSE staff member should be
contacted as soon as possible regarding the spill. The proper
personal protective equipment and MSDS procedures should be
observed at all times.
• Mixing Chemicals
– Never add water to acid. Always Add Acid (AAA) to water. Use
containers appropriate for the material. For example, HF should
never be in a glass container. Fuming containers should always
be used at the wet bench for proper ventilation. Chemical
processes should never be left unattended unless absolutely
necessary, and then only if clearly labeled with name, date, time,
expected return, and the chemicals involved in the process.
• Chemical Disposal
– Waste disposal containers are available for all chemicals in the
lab. Chemicals should never be disposed of by washing down
the drain. If you are unable to locate the proper container or it is
full, contact the CeNSE staff immediately.
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Compressed Gasses
– Gas cylinders should not be installed or disconnected by anyone except
CeNSE staff. This ensures proper handling and storage.
– Nitrogen guns and compressed air are available at various stations in the
lab. If not used properly, these tools can inflate the skin like a balloon and
tear it away from the underlying tissue. Care should be taken to avoid cuts
when spraying nitrogen or compressed air.
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Fire Hazards
– The ignition of flammable gases, solvents or combustible materials may
result in laboratory fires. A water bath should always be used to heat
flammable organics. Hot plates should be located so as to minimize
exposure to flammable sources. Avoid water around electrical appliances.
– In the event of a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm and follow evacuation
procedures.
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Electrical Safety
– Electrical wiring is to completed by CeNSE staff only. Know the locations of
the circuit breakers and electrical disconnects for the equipment you are
using. In the case of electrocution, do not touch the individual. Disable the
power immediately by opening the appropriate circuit breaker or disconnect.
Contact CeNSE staff immediately.
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Lab Etiquette
– Laboratory etiquette is essential for the safe and efficient operation of the
CeNSE. Always observe the proper gowning and de-gowning procedures.
The work area should always be free of unlabeled containers, used gloves,
dirty containers, etc. Any equipment problem should be reported to CeNSE
staff. Never operate equipment for which you have not received training.
• Evacuation
– Proceed to your nearest exit or alternate exit if
necessary. Do not stop to remove suit, however
booties may be removed to improve movement. Shut
all doors as you leave.
– If you are unable to immediately evacuate the
CeNSE, notify UK Police (257-1616) as to your
location.
– Communicate locations of all fire/medical/hazardous
situations and of situations where laboratory staff or
persons requiring special assistance remain on site to
emergency personnel (257-1616).
– Proceed quietly and orderly.
– Do not use elevators.
– Do not open door if heat or if smoke is present.
– Once outside, assemble at a designated area and
stay there. CeNSE staff or other university personnel
will need to tally those present.
• Required Clean room Attire
– Inside Clean Room attire:
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Shoe Covers
Gloves Suit
Safety Goggles
Hairnet
– Wet Bench attire: in addition to Clean
Room Attire
• Apron
• Acid Gloves
– Diffusion Furnace attire : in addition to
Clean Room Attire
• Glass Thermal Gloves