Importance of Safety, Health and Environmental Concepts in the Chemical Laboratory

Importance of Safety, Health and Environmental Concepts in the Chemical Laboratory

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  Importance of Safety,Health and Environmental Concepts in the Chemical Laboratory
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  Major Process IndustryAccidentsFires
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  Explosions
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  Toxic releasesMajor ProcessIndustry IncidentsConsequencesFatalities
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  Injuries
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  Environ. Damage
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  Property Damage
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  Evacuations
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  Business Losses
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  Plant Closings
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  Fines, LawsuitsIncident OutcomesFires
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  Explosions
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  Toxic ReleasesWHY ISLABORATORY SAFETY IMPORTANT?TO PREVENT:adverse health effects from exposure to chemicalsexposure to organisms, diseases, etc. in laboratorieslaboratory equipment hazards - if not maintained properly
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  REVIEW LABORATORY SAFETYWHEN: new employeesnew proceduresa change in proceduresnew equipment
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  Laboratory Policies andProceduresMust be: written and available
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  AREAS TO COVERGeneralprocedures or rulesGlasswareMaterial handling and careEquipmentSafety equipmentElectrical safetyDisposal proceduresEmergency response plansInspections
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  General Procedures orRulesno food or drink allowed in the laboratoryno mouth pipettingindividuals not allowed to work in the laboratory alonewear required personal protective equipmentno smoking in laboratorymaintain good housekeeping habits
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  GLASSWARE PROCEDURESStorageProper useCleaningCleaning up broken glasswareDisposal of broken glassware
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  Procedures for handlingchemicalsproper labeling, including wastesproper storagestorage cabinets
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  store compatible chemicalstogether
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  rooms properly vented& correct temperatureProcedures for handling chemicalsMaintain a current inventoryPurchasing proceduresProper handlinguse label or MSDSnever test by taste or odoracids poured into water never vice versatake precautions and use proper equipment when stirring or heating flammable liquidsfollow “industry standards” for labeling all chemicals
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  SAFETY EQUIPMENTproper equipmentmust be availablerequires training for the location so individuals know how and when to use equipment appropriatelytraining on the correct maintenance & storage is also necessary
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  SAFETY EQUIPMENTFIRST AIDAND MEDICAL TRT
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  EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
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  SHOWERS, EYEWASH STATIONS
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  MSDS’S
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  PPEFirst Aid andMedical TreatmentFirst aid kit available and properly stocked (nothing expired)
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  Trained first aidattendant or
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  Medical facilities within15 minutes
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  Emergency numbers postedEmergencyEquipmentFireblankets
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  Fire extinguishers
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  Emergency notification system
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  Unrestricted means ofcommunication
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  Any other emergencyequipment needed for your specific laboratory needs