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WSU Tri-Cities Laboratory Safety Manual WSU Tri-Cities Laboratory Safety Manual December 2014 Contents Section I - Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1 A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 1 B. Scope and Application ..................................................................................................... 1 C. Implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) .................................................... 2 D. Responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 3 Section II – General Policies and Recommendations ..................................................................... 5 A. Basic Rules and Procedures ............................................................................................. 5 B. Chemical Procurement, Storage, and Distribution .......................................................... 6 C. Exposure Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 8 D. Housekeeping ................................................................................................................. 10 E. Medical Surveillance ..................................................................................................... 10 F. Personal Protective Equipment ...................................................................................... 11 G. Recordkeeping ............................................................................................................... 13 H. Signage and Labeling ..................................................................................................... 13 I. Chemical Spill Clean-up and Reporting ........................................................................ 16 J. Training, Information, and Factsheets ........................................................................... 17 K. Hazardous Waste Disposal ............................................................................................ 18 L. Inspections ..................................................................................................................... 18 M. Safety Data Sheets (formerly Material Safety Data Sheets) .......................................... 18 N. Carcinogens in Laboratories .......................................................................................... 19 Section III – Laboratory Facilities ................................................................................................ 23 A. Laboratory Floor Plan .................................................................................................... 23 B. Safety Equipment ........................................................................................................... 24 C. Ventilation...................................................................................................................... 27 D. Biosafety Facilities......................................................................................................... 31 E. Facility Services ............................................................................................................. 31 F. Laboratory Equipment ................................................................................................... 35 Section IV – Standard Operating Procedures ............................................................................... 36 A. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Hazardous Chemicals and for Particularly Hazardous Substances .................................................................................................... 36 B. Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment Certification and Training ........... 37 C. Instructions for Standard Operating Procedures for Hazardous Chemicals and Particularly Hazardous Chemicals ................................................................................. 38 Section V – Appendices .................................................................................................................. 1 A: Laboratory Safety Standard ........................................................................................... A-1 B: Respiratory Hazards and Personal Exposure Limits (PELs).......................................... B-1 C: General Safety Information ............................................................................................ C-1 D: Respiratory Protection ................................................................................................... D-1 E: WSU Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines ........................................................... E-1 F: Glove Information and Links to Manufacturers Compatibility Charts ........................... F-1 G: Laboratory Safety References ........................................................................................ G-1 H: Infectious and Biohazardous Waste Disposal ................................................................ H-1 I: Sharps Disposal ................................................................................................................. I-1 J: Radioactive Waste Disposal ............................................................................................. J-1 K: Carcinogens.................................................................................................................... K-1 L: Reproductive Toxins ....................................................................................................... L-1 M: Standard Operating Procedures and Hazard Assessment Certificaton Template ........ M-1 N: Procedures for Maintenance & Construction Activities in Laboratories ....................... N-1 O: Work Permit for Maintenance/Construction in Laboratories ........................................ O-1 P: Laser Safety Information ................................................................................................. P-1 Q: Laser Safety Program Template..................................................................................... Q-1 R: Your Laboratory Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan ........................................................ R-1 S: Custodial Notice Forms ................................................................................................... S-1 T: Equipment Fact Sheets .................................................................................................... T-1 U: Safety Fact Sheets .......................................................................................................... U-1 Washington State University’s Laboratory Safety Manual is a tool to assist responsible parties with developing their laboratory specific Chemical Hygiene Plan and related laboratory safety programs. Implementation of the Laboratory Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene Plan is a critical element in achieving a safe and healthful laboratory environment. WSU's Laboratory Safety Manual coupled with the Chemical Hygiene Plan completed by each laboratory establishes laboratory specific policies and procedures. A Laboratory Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene Plan Guide provides additional information for developing and implementing a plan. Section I - Introduction A. Purpose Washington State University (WSU) has a commitment to create, maintain and enhance a safe and healthful environment for all individuals associated with the institution, including students, faculty, staff and visitors. (Policy Reference - WSU Safety Policies and Procedures Manual (S1.10) Implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is a critical element in achieving a safe and healthful work environment in WSU laboratories. The purpose of the Chemical Hygiene Plan is to establish policies and procedures for a specific laboratory. In addition, it will provide general and specific guidelines and information which may be used to protect employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. In fulfilling this purpose, the CHP also satisfies the state requirements for the standard entitled "Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories" herein referred to as the Laboratory Safety Standard (WAC 296-828). A copy of this standard is provided as Appendix A. Implementation of a chemical hygiene plan in the laboratory will assist in minimizing chemical exposures and in complying with mandated exposure limits. B. Scope and Application This Chemical Hygiene Plan is intended to safely limit laboratory workers' exposure to hazardous chemicals regulated by the Washington Department of Safety and Health (DOSH). Laboratory workers must not be exposed to hazardous chemicals in excess of the permissible exposure limits listed in WAC 296-841, Airborne Contaminants. A copy of these limits is provided in Appendix B. This standard applies where "laboratory use" of hazardous chemicals occurs. Laboratory use of hazardous chemicals refers to two factors: 1) when the handling or use of chemicals occurs on a "laboratory scale," that is, the work involves containers which can easily and safely be handled by one person for reactions, transfers and other handling and 2) when multiple chemicals or multiple procedures are used. Applying the "laboratory use" criteria, all teaching, research and clinical laboratories at Washington State University are considered to be subject to the Laboratory Safety Standard. Certain
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