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University of Texas at San Antonio Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Chemical Safety Plan (serves as The UTSA - Chemical Hygiene & Hazard Communication Safety Plan) Revision 05/17/2011 1 of 1 i. Review & Signature Page This original version of this procedure manual has been reviewed for regulatory compliance and best management practices by the undersigned individuals and is hereby adopted for use and compliance by all employees at all University of Texas at San Antonio owned or operated facilities. Printed Name Signature Title Date J. Brian Moroney Signature on file Director, EHSRM 05/17/2011 Wendy McCoy Signature on file Laboratory Safety Manager 05/17/2011 This plan was reviewed/revised on 05/17/2011 and replaces the 07/01/2009 version. Changes to this plan have been highlighted in “gray” and are summarized below: Throughout the plan Laboratory Safety Officer has been updated to Laboratory Safety Manager. (not highlighted) Throughout the plan spelling and grammatical corrections have been made and examples updated. (highlighted) iiiA1: Updated response procedure. iiiB2d: Approved eyewash statement added. IVB5: Reference to Appendix XI and order approval added. VA6: Clarification on glove removal and hand washing added. VA9: Clarification on removing or securing jewelry, loose clothing and long hair. VI: Update of training descriptions. VIIB2C: HF guidelines updated. VIIC9: Update on need for secondary containment for chemical storage. IXB4: Update on not wearing gloves outside the laboratory. Appendix VII: Updated policy. Appendix X: Updated procedures. Appendix XI: Policy added to the plan. Revision 05/17/2011 2 of 2 ii. Table of Contents iii. Emergency Procedures and Contact Information.................................................... 5 I. Overview and Purpose ............................................................................................ 7 II. Scope ...................................................................................................................... 7 III. Periodic Review....................................................................................................... 7 IV. Responsibilities........................................................................................................ 7 V. General Laboratory Safety Guidelines .................................................................... 9 VI. Training Requirements .......................................................................................... 10 VII. Chemical Laboratory Safety .................................................................................. 11 VIII. Hazard Communication and the Texas Hazard Communication Act .................... 19 IX. Personal protective equipment (PPE) ................................................................... 21 X. Laboratory equipment............................................................................................ 23 XI. Chemical Waste Management .............................................................................. 26 XII. Laboratory Deactivation and Equipment Disposal................................................. 26 XIII. References ............................................................................................................ 27 XIV. Appendices............................................................................................................ 27 Appendix I: Notice to Employees ................................................................................... 29 Appendix II – Laboratory Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan ............................................ 31 Revision 05/17/2011 3 of 3 Appendix III: Chemical carcinogens regulated by OSHA.............................................. 41 Appendix IV: Peroxide Forming Chemicals................................................................... 42 Appendix V: Extremely Hazardous Substance (Texas Tier II) List ............................... 44 Appendix VI: Memorandum of Understanding - DPS & THECB .................................... 65 Appendix VII: UTSA Policy on Controlled Substance Use in Research....................... 71 Appendix VIII. Drug Scheduling .................................................................................... 84 Appendix IX: Liquid Nitrogen Storage and Use............................................................. 93 Appendix X: Laboratory Clean out / Clearance Procedure ............................................ 97 Appendix XI: Hazardous Materials Requiring Institutional Approval…………………….99 Revision 05/17/2011 4 of 4 iii. Emergency Procedures and Contact Information Due to the multiple hazards associated with laboratories, incidents are inevitable. Preparedness for emergencies is essential. A timely and efficient response can help minimize or avoid injury and damage to property. For a comprehensive discussion of UTSA emergency procedures, including internal (fire, bomb threat) and external (tornado, flooding) emergencies, see UTSA’s Community Emergency Response Guide. A. Chemical Spills Response to chemical spills must be thorough and prompt to prevent further injury or contamination. Each laboratory should design its own response plan based on its unique hazards and the location of the laboratory, in conjunction with the following general guidelines: 1. Notify the people in the immediate area and, if necessary, evacuate the laboratory. The decision to evacuate is a judgment call based on the properties and hazards of the spilled chemical. If toxic or noxious gases or vapors result from the spill, evacuation should follow. If the vapors have escaped the laboratory, contact Facilities Operations immediately and tell them to shut off air handlers to prevent the spread of toxic vapors. If vapors are contained within the laboratory, exhaust should be allowed to remove the vapors. If flammable gases or vapors result from the spill, turn off all sources of ignition in the laboratory, if it is safe to do so. Operations can be reached at X5277 or 458-5277. 2. Always attend to injured people before attending to the spill. Skin areas splashed by chemicals should be rinsed with water for at least 15 minutes in a sink, emergency shower or eyewash as appropriate. After thorough rinsing, seek medical help. Be sure to have the identity and other information—preferably the MSDS—about the chemical available for the medical help. 3. Try to contain the spill to keep it from spreading. Contact EHSRM at x5250 to advise or assist in the containment, neutralization, and cleanup of the spilled chemical. Do not attempt to clean the spill without proper spill-control supplies or equipment. 4. If the spill or release is likely to affect other facilities within the building or campus or emergency medical treatment is warranted, contact the UTSA Police Department. UTSAPD can be reached in an emergency at x4911 on a campus phone and 458-4911 on an outside phone, such as a cell phone. For the fastest response possible, UTSAPD must be contacted. B. Emergency equipment Laboratory emergency equipment includes emergency showers, eyewashes and fire extinguishers. Staff in laboratories that do not have their own emergency shower, eyewash station, or fire extinguisher should know where the closest one is located. 1. Showers Revision 05/17/2011 5 of 5 An emergency shower can be used to suppress a fire or, more commonly, to decontaminate someone who has been exposed to chemicals. a. Remove clothing, jewelry and shoes while standing under the shower. These items trap chemicals against the skin and will increase the damage if not removed. b. Remain under the shower for at least 15 minutes to ensure adequate flushing of exposed areas. c. Seek medical attention. d. If the shower does not have a drain, promptly clean up the water to prevent slip hazards. e. Always keep the area under an emergency shower unobstructed. 2. Eyewashes a. If chemicals are splashed into your eyes, hold your top and bottom eyelids open and flush with water continuously for at least 15 minutes. Move the eye up and down and sideways to wash thoroughly behind the eyeball where chemicals could be trapped. b. Seek medical attention. c. Always flush your eyes immediately if chemicals are splashed into them. Even a delay of a few seconds could cause permanent damage. d. Continuous-flow eyewashes are preferred over the portable, squeeze-bottle type, whose disadvantages include an insufficient supply of water (not 15 minutes’ worth) and easy contamination with microorganisms. Squeeze-bottle eyewashes also require the use of your hands to operate, preventing you from holding your eyelids open. For these reasons, only continuous-flow eyewashes are approved for use at UTSA. e. To ensure a clean supply of water in the eyewash, operate it weekly to flush out any impurities. 3. Contact Information: Emergencies (Medical or Chemical): Contact Police Dispatch - call 911 or x4911 from campus phone. If using a cell phone call 458-4911. Minor Chemical Spills / Assistance: Contact EHSRM – call x5250 or 458-5250. To Report Occupational Injuries: Contact EHSRM – call x5250 or 458-5250. Before or After Operational Hours: Contact Police Dispatch - call 911 or x4911 from campus phone. If using a cell phone call 458-4911 (Operation Hours = Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM) Revision 05/17/2011 6 of 6 I. Overview and Purpose Research and education in science laboratories involve a variety of hazards. It is the University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) policy to protect and promote the health and safety