LABORATORY SAFETY WORKSHOP

Edward G. Senkbeil Salisbury University Chemistry Department [email protected]

And You Think You Have a Problem !!!

INFORMATION ABOUT CHEMICALS

REGULATIONS FOR INFORMATION ON CHEMICALS

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Hazard Communication Standard - 1983

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Laboratory Standard – 1990 Chemical Hygiene Plan

WHERE TO GET INFO ??

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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) Manufacturer / vendor http://ilpi.com/msds http://webbook.nist.gov

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International Chemical Safety Cards NIOSH/WHO/International Program on Chemical Safety/International Chemical Safety Cards/US National Version http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcs/ni cstart.html

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Internet Safety Discussion Groups

Laboratory Safety Institute http://www.labsafety.org/ Safety Informations Research Inc.

http://siri.org/ Flinn Scientific Interactive Learning Paradigms Inc.

http://ilpi.com/msds

STORAGE OF CHEMICALS

INVENTORY

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Inventory All Chemicals Should include: Chemical name and formula Date received (or put on inventory) Approximate amount of reagent present Storage location Any significant hazards

MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICLAS

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Good housekeeping!!!!

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Storage area neat and orderly * Keep inventory updated * Ordering chemicals: Should be centralized Assess needs, safety issues / hazards Maintain up to date MSDS file

Properties of Storage Area

* Secured and locked when not in use (self-locking) * Two exits * Secured shelving Wood preferred ( or plastic, metal) with lip on edge is recommended Not above eye-level Only store bottles 2-3 deep * Proper emergency equipment

Where to Store Chemicals??

* Not under hood unless properly designed and locked * Not in the hood * Not under the sink Need a Designated Storage Area Separate form the Student Lab !!

STORAGE ARRANGEMENT

Not Everything in Alphabetical Order !!!

Organize Chemicals By Compatible Groups !!

* In separate rooms or different shelf locations within the same room.

* In designated storage cabinets.

General Classes By Compatibility

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Flammables Acids Bases Oxidizers Water Reactive Chemicals Extremely Toxic / Poisonous Chemicals Peroxide-Forming Chemicals

PRIMARY REFERENCES

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Flinn Safety Catalog

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Chemical Safety For Teachers and Their Supervisors: Grades 7-12, American Chemical Society

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Md. State Science Manual K-12