The modern clinical laboratory is a workplace where many hazardous chemicals, complex instrumentation, and potential pathogens are encountered on a daily basis. This online laboratory safety manual lsm provides information regarding protection from health hazards associated with the laboratory environment in accordance with applicable california occupational safety and health administration calosha regulations, including the chemical hygiene plan requirements specified in 8 ccr 5191. The departmental safety booklet must be issued, together with appropriate laboratory safety manuals, to each member of the department who will acknowledge by signature that they have received, read, and will work in accordance with the provisions of the departmental safety booklet and. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to. This session is designed for lab workers in general industry. For this new edition, the manual has been extensively revised and expanded. Review and follow relevant laboratory authorizations and safety manuals. The designs and safety capabilities of the bsc and hepa filter have continued to evolve and include construction out of stainless steel, a glass sash, and many other features seen on todays bscs. Complete all required health, safety, and environmental training. Bmbl is by its nature a continuously revised manual, and each revision refines and extends the. For more than 20 years, since it was first published in 1983, the laboratory biosafety manual has provided practical guidance on biosafety techniques for use in laboratories at all levels.
To ensure safer downloads, we have uploaded this pdf ebook file to our online file repository. Application of cosmetics is prohibited in the laboratory work area. Safe handling, storage, use and disposal of the chemical waste in the laboratory. The sign must clearly communicate that the chemical in question is known to the state to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Introduction uc berkeley is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace for all laboratory workers, students and visitors. They must be stored away from wash areas or places where it can come in contact with water. Staff in uw laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and. General roles and responsibilities for all faculty, staff and students regarding safety are defined in the universitywide. Teacher, safety and emergency action and finally a bank of resources for your use in your lab facility. Slide show notes welcome to laboratory safety training. Medical laboratory safety management medical laboratory. Disclaimer it is important to note that this manual is not the end all for any given situation which you might encounter in your school laboratory facility.
It is important to understand however, that every job is different, and modifications may be needed. We encourage faculty and researchers to take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of everyone staff, students, visitors and the general public. The university is legally and morally bound to provide a safe place where we can all work and receive education in line with our aspirations. Ofice of environment, health safety 2 return to table of contents section i. You are expected to be familiar with the safety rules and to conduct your laboratory work in a. Hampshire college is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for its students, staff, faculty, and visitors. 1200, sometimes called the hazcom standard, is a set of requirements first issued in 1983 by. No food or drink will be stored in refrigerators in the laboratory work area. Introduction the uncg laboratory safety sign program is designed to alert laboratory personnel, staff, students, visitors, and emergency responders to the specific hazards located in individual laboratories on campus. Inspect all equipment for defects be alert to unsafe conditions and correct them when detected.
Laboratory safety rules, procedures and regulations safety rules ensuring laboratory safety is not just the responsibility of the instructor. Laboratory safety laboratory safety involves the development of skills and responsibility and must be an integral part of every chemistry curriculum. Laboratory safety branch office of health and safety centers for disease control and prevention. Wearing the proper protective clothing is the best way to protect yourself while working in the laboratory. This handbook provides policies and guidelines for safe laboratory work practices, and it applies to all laboratories at su. This manual is an overview of the administrative steps necessary to. This edition also includes safety information from the 1997 who publication safety in healthcare laboratories 1. Laboratory safety manual university of tennessee at. A laboratory manual pdf using our direct download link mentioned at the end of this article. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. Safety guidelines were developed in many cases in response to specific incidents of laboratory and chemical misuse. In addition to information on osha standards and guidance that deal with laboratory hazards, appendices are provided with information on other governmental and nongovernmental agencies that deal with various aspects of laboratory safety. This manual can serve as a basic model from which all pis can create more specific documents. Caltech posts prop 65 warning signs throughout the workplace.
No changes shall be made to the clsm, appendices, or portions of the manual contained on the web site without rsc approval. The third edition of the who laboratory biosafety manual is a helpful reference and guide to nations that accept the challenge to develop and establish national codes. For advanced ecommerce capabilities fisher safety leads the industry in providing advanced ecommerce solutions for. With a portfolio of over 65,000 products from suppliers, fisher safety has access to the most respected brands of safety and ppe products, allowing us to serve as your single source for thousands of safety products. The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for. The office of environmental, health, safety and risk management, in partnership with the environmental, health and safety officer council and the office of the vicechancellor for research, has developed this laboratory safety manual to minimize the risks associated with lab activity and ensure that cuny remains in compliance with the. Laboratory safety training the lab standard mandates that all laboratory workers receive training in the details of the chemical hygiene plan and the osha laboratory standard. Laboratories have a variety of safety and health hazards. Division of occupational office of health and safety health and safety centers for disease control national institutes of health and prevention. By topic occupational safety and health administration.
Standard operation proceduresop and safety operational. Laboratory safety office has developed this manual as a guidance document to familiarize uf faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and visitors with the institutionwide policies and procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemical and other material at the university and its affiliates. Chemical safety manual doc noiitbism02 rev 0 page 7 of 33 water reactives a violent reaction can occur if water reactive chemicals come in contact with water or moisture. Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete lsm and make it available to laboratory staff. Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. Often, a comparison of msdss for the same chemical from a variety of suppliers will suggest a source of. It is further required that principal investigators pis develop chps specific to their laboratories. Guidelines on laboratory safety and chemical use are formulated on the basis of past happenings in laboratories, basic chemical knowledge, the properties of individual chemicals, and common sense. Students, faculty, and staff who have questions regarding manual content and procedures are encouraged to contact. Topic title organizationgrantee year grant number language. This means that safety awareness must be integrated into each laboratory course including research with increasingly broader scope at more advanced levels.
Some chemicals react with water to produce heat and flammable gases. When these policies and procedures are followed, the. Roles and responsibilities safety in the laboratory is a responsibility that is shared by faculty, staff and students. This laboratory safety manual has been prepared specifically for ut austin by environmental health and safety in collaboration with the faculty research safety advisory committee. Chemical and laboratory safety manual clsm and other documents. Laboratory personnel duties and responsibilities include. Laboratory work requires knowledge, skill, and attention to detail. The occupational and environmental safety office oeso promotes workplace safety through various. Laboratory safety manual introduction the university of texas at austin ut austin is committed to maintaining the safest possible laboratories. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, and a lab coat when working with hazardous materials in the laboratory. Western laboratory health and safety manual page 5 of 71 4. Alternatively, this manual is a compilation of what. Alright, now in this part of the article, you will be able to access the free pdf download of microbiology. Hair should be worn or secured so that it cannot become either a safety hazard or a source of.
Preventing chronic beryllium disease through exposure recognition and control. General safety standards smoking is prohibited at uams and all campus buildings. Those qualities also have to be applied to all your job responsibilities including safety. Western university laboratory health and safety manual. Laboratory safety manual arkansas state university. We have included information on the use of personal protective equipment ppe, the use and. Also critical to management of employee safety in the clinical laboratory is use of ppe, which is standard in the clinical laboratory setting. Follow oral and written laboratory safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures sop required for assigned tasks. Biosafety in microbiological and biomedical laboratories. The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and. Find all of our updates on covid19 novel coronavirus. Duke university is committed to providing a safe work environment for learning, teaching and research.