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2015 Research Department Annual Safety Training Emergency and Safety Procedures Training VA WNY Healthcare System

Why Have Safety Training? Accidents can occur when chemicals are improperly transported Please read & learn why we have safety training 2 Published on 2007-02-27, Page C2 Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)

Why Have Safety Training? Accidents can occur when chemicals are improperly combined Please read & learn why we have safety training 3 Published on 2006-11-04, Page B1 Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)

Why Have Safety Training? Accidents can be deadly & occur when chemicals are improperly handled Please read & learn why we have safety training 4 Published on 2009-03-01, Page A1 Los Angeles Times (CA)

Lab Specific Safety Training The Lab supervisor/PI is required to provide lab specific safety training to staff working in their in their lab(s) The following training is to supplement the above mentioned training & give you an overview of emergency and safety procedures 5

Emergency and Safety Procedures Poster Found on each research lab door Quick reference in case of an emergency or an issue concerning safety 6 Click on Document to Open/Print

Fire Safety

Fire: Remember R.A.C.E. 8 R = R escue R escue people in the immediate area A = A ctivate A ctivate by pulling fire A larm & call 3300 C = C onfine C onfine fire by C losing doors E = E vacuate E vacuate the floor, E xtinguish if a small fire

Fire alarm pull stations are located by each stair well Every VA phone has # listed to report a fire (3300) & other emergency #s (e.g., VA Police, Code Zero) Evacuation routes are posted in the hallways. 9 Fire: Fire: Remember R.A.C.E.

In the main building, an announcement will be made over the PA system notifying all personnel of the location of the fire: Code Red & location of the fire Code Red & location of the fire 10 Fire: Fire: Remember R.A.C.E. In building 20, the alarm is only an audible alarm and flashing strobes - fire location will not be heard

Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers: o Located in some labs o Do not obstruct or conceal fire extinguishers o Located in hallways throughout Research o Know where your nearest fire extinguisher is 11

Fire Extinguishers When using remember P.A.S.S. P = Pull the pin A = Aim at base of fire about 8-10 ft away S = Squeeze the trigger S = Sweep side to side How to Use instructions can be found on the fire extinguisher label Use only if fire is small & you have had training on its use 12

Fire Safety and Prevention During a fire o Turn off oxygen, gas, and electrical equipment in the affected area o Use the stairs Never use the elevators Sprinkler heads should be free from obstructions o Maintain a minimum of 18" between sprinkler deflectors along a horizontal plane throughout the lab/room 13

Bunsen Burners Bunsen Burners/open flame devices should be carefully used only when absolutely necessary. Induction heaters & micro burners are alternatives to Bunsen Burners. Biosafety Cabinets - open flames are NOT recommended. They can damage the HEPA filter & cabinet. 14

Injury

Major Go to VA Emergency Dept (ED) if able. o Supervisor or designee must accompany employee to ED or Employee Health. Employee health should be used unless it is after hours or warrants emergency services (life or limb) Minor Notify supervisor and go to VA ED, VA Employee Health (8804) Code Zero (cardiac/respiratory arrest) Code Zero (cardiac/respiratory arrest) o Rapid Response (2222). This would be the most common call for medical help. Code Zero is only used when individual is unresponsive/unconscious Call 2222 and start CPR 16

Hazardous Spills

Hazardous Spills Clean Up -Know the policy! -Isolate the Spill. -Call for Help! 18

Hazardous Spill Response Please remember: Minor spills are the responsibility of the user! Do not attempt to clean up small to large hazardous spills yourself Notify staff in the immediate area and the appropriate safety staff Contain spill if possible Biological or Chemical: Evacuate lab Radioactive: Stay at lab doorway Wait for instructions 19

Biological or Chemical Spill Remove any contaminated clothing or personal protective equipment (PPE) Use emergency shower or eyewash Contain spill if possible Evacuate lab, close and lock door Call Safety Office (x8826) - can assist with small spills Call Research Office (x6528) or VA Police (x2600) after hours Remain near lab for instructions 20 Until Emergency showers are installed: "Rinse eyes for 15 minutes using an emergency eyewash if chemicals splash into the eyes. Rinse affected parts of the body for 15 minutes under running water.

Biological or Chemical Spill Eyewash stations located in every lab o Remember to test them weekly o Document each test o Report problems to Research Office (x6528) 21

Biological or Chemical Spill Contain spill if it can be done safely o Spill kits located in hallways on each floor, at each end of the building. o Various spill kits for biologicals, acids, caustic (bases), formaldehyde & solvents (flammables) plus general sorbents (pads, socks) 22

Radioactive Spill Remove any contaminated clothing & PPE. Wash any contaminated skin with warm soapy water. Contain and/or shield spill if possible. Stay at lab door until monitored for contamination. Notify staff in the area and the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) x5226 or #s posted on door below radioactive sign. 23

Radioactive Spill Follow RSOs instructions Radioactive spill kits located in hot labs B101-1 and B103-4 along with sorbents Spare survey meter located in hot lab, B101-1. 24

Hazardous Spill Response Please remember (one more time): Do not attempt to clean up any small to large hazardous spills yourself! Minor spills are cleaned by lab staff Notify staff in the immediate area and the appropriate safety staff Contain spill if possible Biological or Chemical: Evacuate lab Radioactive: Stay at lab doorway Wait for instructions 25

Security

Lab Security Report any suspicious individuals immediately to the VA Police (2600) Report any lost, stolen, or found VA Research keys, or any failures of the Research security doors immediately to the Research Office (6528) 27

Lab Security Report any lost, missing, potentially dangerous, or concerns about hazardous materials or radioactive materials immediately to the Research Office (x6528), Lab Safety Officer (LSO) (x6538) or the RSO (x5226) 28 Picric acid

Lab Security No tailgating (one swipe card = one person in) 29

Lab Security Unauthorized visitors or service personnel requesting entrance to Research areas must be sent to the Research Office (Building 20, room 129) on the 1 st floor for assistance Authorized lab visitors must sign in & out on log sheet just inside security door & must be escorted by lab staff 30

Biosecurity Report any missing biological material Animal workers are required to complete CITI Biosecurity training. All new lab employees are required to complete VA ORD Biosecurity Training Its available on CITI website : https://www.citiprogram.org/default.asp. https://www.citiprogram.org/default.asp 31

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Waste Disposal Procedures Biological Waste: Pathological (tissue): Red bagRed bag waste red incineration barrelPut in red incineration barrel in RM 203 Non-Tissue: Red bagRed bag waste red bagsPut in red bags in lab for EMS disposal VMU: red sharps containersUse red sharps containers in procedure rooms All tissue disposal in B114/B117 cold room 33

Waste Disposal Procedures Chemical Waste: Collect waste in appropriately labeled container Coordinate waste disposal with GEMS Coordinator at 862-6018 or [email protected] for pickup [email protected] Questions can be directed to Laboratory Safety Officer (x6538) 34

Waste Disposal Procedures Radioactive Waste: Collect in appropriate labeled & shielded (i.e., if needed) container Separate containers for: o Type (e.g., dry, liquid, scintillation fluid) o Nuclide (e.g., H-3, I-125, P-32) Call RSO (x5226) for instructions 35

Waste Disposal Procedures Sharps: Needles, scalpels, etc. o Do not cap needles o Put in sharps container in lab. Uncontaminated Glassware Put in sharps container in lab for bi-weekly pickup 36

Green Environmental Management Systems GEMS Green Environmental Management Systems WNY GEMS Coordinator: 716-862-6018

GEMS What is GEMS? (Green Environmental Management Systems)The VHA GEMS (Green Environmental Management Systems) is a formal system for integrating the environmental footprint into the overall management of the organization. Required by presidential Executive Order 13148, the goal of GEMS is to achieve continual improvement in environmental protection. WNY GEMS Coordinator: 716-862-6018 38

GEMS In Research: Properly collect and dispose of chemicals Recycle (e.g., paper, batteries, cardboard) Replace mercury containing items if possible (e.g., thermometers) with non-mercury based items 39 Hg

Laboratory Safety

General Safety Rules No children in the Research labs No eating, drinking, or storing of food/drinks in labs No smoking in labs or the hospital No applying cosmetics in labs 41

General Safety Rules While working in the lab: Do not wear sandals Do not wear shorts Do not wear short skirts Do not wear other similar clothes 42

General Safety Rules As appropriate, wear: Lab Coat Gloves Any other personal protective equipment (PPE): Safety glasses/goggles Face shield 43

General Safety Rules Remove gloves: Before using phone or computer Remove lab coat & gloves and wash hands: Before leaving the lab, unless transporting items that require them As posted on the inside of lab door 44

Transporting: Use secondary containment when transporting biologicals, chemicals and/or radioactive materials Eye Wash Station: As noted earlier, test weekly Document testing & report any problems (x6538) General Safety Rules 45

Chemical Safety

Chemical Inventory: All chemicals brought into the VA (VA ordered as well as those coming over from UB) must be delivered to/ checked in by the Research Office Available in the web-based MAXCOM system from any computer Verify inventory is updated at least semi-annually and submit it to the Research Office 47

Chemical Safety Each lab(s) must have access to the MAXCOM computer program o Use the New Hazard Communication Program Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 48 N OTE : An MSDS binder is no longer required. o Hard copies of MSDSs are not required or suggested. o The MAXCOM program maintains these for us as long as it is updated by lab staff.

Chemical Safety Chemical Hazard Identification: Most chemicals have some safety/hazard info on the label PPE & Use/Storage NFPA Code 49 Click on Document to Open/Print

Chemical Safety Chemical Hazard Identification: Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals 50 Click on Document to Open/Print

Chemical Safety Chemical Labeling: Every container with any chemical must be properly labeled plus have Lab name Date received Date opened if applicable If a chemical is transferred into another container, this container must include the chemical name along with the lab name and date 51

Acid Base Proper Chemical Storage: MAXCOM has chemical compatibility section to consult what can be stored together Separate Flammables, Acids, Bases, Oxidizers, and Reactive Chemicals Dont store acids/bases above eye level Some acids must be stored separately from other acids: Acetic Acid cabinet in core lab Perchloric Acid cabinet in core lab Chemical Safety 52

Proper Chemical Storage: Acetic acid Chemical Safety 53 WARNING: Acetic acid (ethanoic acid) when concentrated is flammable; therefore, bulk concentrated acetic acid MUST be stored in a flammable cabinet, or in (core lab) that is labeled "ACETIC ACID ONLY. +

Proper Chemical Storage: Perchloric acid Chemical Safety 54 WARNING: Perchloric acid (hydroxidotrioxidochlorine) is a strong oxidizer and when in the anhydrous and monohydrated form, it can be explosive. Store in unbreakable packaging and in a fireproof location away from combustible and reducing materials, organic materials and strong bases. Attacks many metals forming flammable/explosive gas. ++

Proper Chemical Storage: Picric acid Chemical Safety 55 WARNING: Picric acid (trinitrophenol) can be explosive if dry but can be stored safely when wet (e.g., water content is above 10%). DO NOT OPEN if the contents appears to be dry or deposits of crystalline solid can be seen inside the container (e.g., around the container lid) and immediately notify the VA Laboratory Safety Officer at x6538 and the VA Safety Office at x8826. +

Proper Chemical Storage: Hazardous peroxide forming chemicals Limited shelf life 3-12 months Chemical Safety 56 Click on Document to Open/Print WARNING:WARNING:

Chemical Usage: Know the hazardous properties of the chemicals you are using! Chemical Safety 57

Gas Cylinder Safety Only transport using special transport carts Secure cylinder to prevent it falling over Regulator Use proper regulator Do not pick up cylinder by the regulator Do not lean over regulator when adjusting Install safety cap when not in use Know the gass hazardous properties 58

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personnel Protective Equipment Specific protection for the hazard to which you may be exposed Lab coat, gloves, safety glasses while working in the lab Respiratory protection may also be required Fume hoods Biosafety cabinets MINIMIZE SKIN EXPOSURE!! 60

Gloves: Chemical Resistant Nitrile Latex 61 Wear NITRILE gloves for most applications (exceptions: tissue culture, use of buffers and aqueous media, etc.) CM00-27 requires use of non- latex products

Liquid Nitrogen (LqN2) Use Wear appropriate PPE Face shield Loose-fitting Cryogenic gloves Cryogenic apron Wear appropriate clothing Lab coat, cuff-less pants & shoes made of non-absorbent material 62

Liquid Nitrogen (LqN 2 ) Use Before your first use, contact the Laboratory Safety Officer (x6538) for liquid nitrogen training Store & use in a well-ventilated area Never use in small closed area/cold room Use only LN 2 designed containers Caution: glass lined containers may shatter Recommend shatterproof HDPE containers Never place in a sealed container!! 63 Dewar Flask

Fume Hoods Do not store chemicals or equipment in fume hoods Use appropriate PPE Use with sash in proper position Check for proper airflow before using (e.g., tissue on sash alarm) Report any diminished airflow to Research Office (x6528) 64 Chemicals should not be stored in the chemical hood, on the floor, in areas of egress, on the benchtop, or in areas near heat or in direct sunlight. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450

Biosafety

VA Research is conducted at Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) or BSL-2. No BSL-3 or BSL-4 studies or agents are permitted in the VA. 66

BIOSAFETY LEVEL-2 BSL-2 agents pose moderate hazards to personnel and the environment. The primary hazards to personnel working with BSL-2 agents relate to accidental percutaneous or mucus membrane exposures, or ingestion of infectious materials. 67

BIOSAFETY LEVEL-2 Follow the criteria in the 5th Edition of the BMBL (on CDC website) for working safely at BSL-2.5th Edition of the BMBL (on CDC website) Each lab procedure needs to undergo risk assessment and include the proper use of PPE and good microbiological techniques. 68

Biological Safety Cabinets Follow procedures in the 5th Edition of the BMBL (on CDC website) for the proper use of a BSC.5th Edition of the BMBL (on CDC website) Use proper PPE. Disinfect all biohazardous material after use. Make sure the pipetters are clean and in proper working order. Use no open flames (e.g., No Bunsen Burners) 69

Select Agents

Select Agents are dangerous biological agents whose possession and use is highly regulated Select agents are NOT allowed in this VA facility A current list of Select Agents is on the National Select Agent Registry web site! 71

Radiation Safety

Radioactive materials can only be used/stored in rooms that are labeled for radioactive use Only staff who have completed recent radiation safety training can use radioactive materials here at this VA Contact the RSO at ext 5226 to obtain this training 73

Environment of Care

Environment of Care (EOC) EOC monitors the physical facilities in Research Service Report to Research Office (x6528) any: Lighting malfunction Stained ceiling tiles Water/air leaks Plumbing issues Cleaning issues Etc. 75

Emergency and Safety Procedures

The Emergency and Safety Procedures Poster and this training give you some general guidance but it does not cover every issue Also available: Safety Manuals Additional Training Contacts 77

Safety Manuals Each lab(s) should have: (on line)Research Safety Manual (on line) (red cover)Medical Center Environment of Care Management Plans (red cover) (orange cover)Laboratory Biosafety Manual (orange cover) Radiation Safety Records binder (if authorized for radioactive materials) Posted in hallways Emergency Operation Procedures 78

Safety Manuals These manuals contain detailed emergency and safety procedures that were covered in this training plus other issues like: Severe weather Bomb threats Utility failures Etc. Please review what is contained in each of these safety manuals. 79

Safety Training Supervisor (PI) will provide lab specific safety training Annual training required: Lab safety Radiation safety (if authorized to use radioactive materials) Additional training as needed Safety! 80

Questions? If you have any questions about this training, or questions or concerns about any safety issue in your lab, please contact your supervisor or any of the following safety contacts. 81

Safety Contacts Know how to contact your supervisor! Lab supervisor/PI ??? Office: ??? Phone: ??? E-mail: ??? (This will be as individual as you are!) 82

Safety Contacts Laboratory Safety Officer (LSO) Dr. Steven J. Fliesler Office: Room 202, Building 20 Phone: 716-862-6538 or -6538 [email protected] 83

Safety Contacts Industrial Hygiene and Safety Manager Heidi Reisman Office: Safety Office Phone: 716-862-8826 [email protected] 84

Safety Contacts Radiation Safety Officer Phil Cunningham, Health Physicist Office: (4C Nuclear Medicine) Phone: 716-862-9200 x5226 [email protected] 85

Safety Contacts GEMS Coordinator Donald A. Johnson, Environmental Engineer Office: Safety Office Phone: 716-862-6018 Fax: (716) 862-8810 [email protected] 86

This required training should have given you: Basic information concerning emergency and safety procedures in Research References where to get more detailed information concerning emergency and safety procedures in Research Please use this to make a safer work environment in your lab. Thank you. 87

Required Training Credit Contact the Research Training Coordinator by email at [email protected] to receive training credit [email protected] For walk-in assistance, please call ahead to arrange an appointment @ (716) 834-9200 x5836 88

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