LABORATORY STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1450 OVERVIEW

APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN THE USE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN A LABORATORY

LABORATORY STANDARD OVERVIEW

Chemical Hygiene Plan Hazard Communication Training MSDS Sheets Chemical Storage and Labeling Emergency Procedures Personal Protective Equipment Employee Training Laboratory Safety

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Prepare written planAssign Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)Establish Chemical Hygiene CommitteeHold regular safety meetingsEstablish procedures to ensure a safe

working environment

Hazard Communication

OSHA created the hazard communication standard (1910.1200) to ensure the safety of the employee when working with hazardous chemicals.

This allows the employee to be informed about the chemicals they work with and how to safely use them

Health Hazards

Carcinogens Cancer causing agents Example- Gasoline

Corrosives Causes visible destruction or irreversible alterations

in living tissue Example- Toilet Bowl Cleaners

Toxic A chemical that has a lethal dose of 50 milligrams Example- Mercury

Irritants Causes a reversible inflammatory effect on living

tissue Example- Bleach

Sensitizer Allergic reactions occur from repeated exposure Example - New Carpet Odor

Physical Hazards

Flammable/Combustible Liquids Have low melting, boiling, and ignition temperatures Example- Paints and Thinners

Compressed Gasses Gases stored under an elevated pressure Example- Carbon Dioxide

Flammable Solid Causes fire through friction, absorption, and burns

vigorously Example- Sodium

Water Reactive A chemical that reacts with water to release a gas that is

hazardous Example- Potassium

Oxidizer A chemical that initiates or promotes combustion of other

materials through the release of oxygen Example- Ammonium Nitrate

Routes of Entry

INHALATION HAZARDSMISTS, FUMES, FIBERS, SMOKE, DUSTUSE VENTILATION / RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

SKIN ABSORPTION HAZARDSCHEMICALS LIKE GASOLINE, SOLVENTS, THINNERSWEAR PPE – GLOVES, SLEEVES, APRON, FACE SHIELD

INGESTION HAZARDSCHEMICALS TRANSFERRED TO FOOD OR DRINKWASH HANDS, NEVER HAVE FOOD OR DRINK IN

AREAS WITH CHEMICALS

TYPES OF FIRES

A NORMAL TRASH, PAPER,

WOOD

B FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

C ELECTRICAL

D METAL

TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

WATER

CO2

DRY CHEMICAL

FOAM

DRY POWDER

Requirements for Fire Extinguishers

Annual check-up and recharge

Monthly visual inspection initial tag

Properly mounted (secured) handle between 3’ 6” and

5’ from ground

Location Identified e.g. Signage, color coded.

etc.

Extinguisher Identified type - letter, symbol or

both

Easily accessible, unobstructed

Material Safety Data Sheets

Section I - Material Identification Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Section III - Physical/Chemicals Characteristics Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Section V - Reactivity Data Section VI - Health Hazard Data Section VII - Precaution for Safe Handling and

Use Section VIII - Control Measures

MATERIAL LABELING

ALL CONTAINERS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS MUST HAVE

PRODUCT OR MATERIAL NAME

HAZARDS OF PRODUCT OR MATERIAL

MANUFACTURER ( IF POSSIBLE )

LABELING SYSTEMS

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

HEALTH 0-4BLUE

FIRE 0-4RED

REACTIVITY 0-4YELLOW

SPECIFIC HAZARDWHITE

4 = Extreme3 = Serious2 = Moderate1 = Slight0 = Minimal

LABELING SYSTEMS

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS)

HEALTH 0-4 BLUE

FIRE 0-4 RED

REACTIVITY 0-4 YELLOW

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A-K, X WHITE

4 = Extreme3 = Serious2 = Moderate1 = Slight0 = Minimal

HMIS PPE LABELING SYSTEM

A) SAFETY GLASSES B) SAFETY GLASSES,

GLOVES C) SAFETY GLASSES,

GLOVES, APRON D) FACE SHIELD,

GLOVES, APRON E) SAFETY GLASSES,

GLOVES, DUST RESPIRATOR

F) SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, APRON, DUST RESPIRATOR

G) SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, VAPOR RESPIRATOR

H) SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, APRON, VAPOR RESPIRATOR

I) SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, DUST/VAPOR RESPIRATOR

J) SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, APRON, DUST/VAPOR RESPIRATOR

K) AIRLINE/SCBA, GLOVES, PROTECTIVE SUIT, BOOTS

X) SPECIFIC PPE SEE YOUR SUPERVISOR

CHEMICAL STORAGE

STORE CHEMICALS ACCORDING TO A DESIGNATED SYSTEM THAT SEGREGATES INTO FAMILIES

FLAMMABLE / COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDSOXIDIZERSREACTIVESFLAMMABLE SOLIDSACIDSALKALINESPOISONS / TOXICS

Improper Chemical Storage

No storage patternNo lips on shelvesChemical in red bag is a flammable

chemicalA chemical is stored above eye level (top

shelf)

Proper Chemical Storage

1/4” lips on shelvesBottles color coded to match proper

location on shelf (Flinn System)Proper chemical labelingContainers in good condition

CHEMICAL SEGREGATION

FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE CHEMICALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE STORED IN APPROPRIATE FIRE RATED CABINETS

ACIDS ARE RECOMMEDED TO BE STORED IN APPROPRIATE “ACID” CABINET

NITRIC ACID SHOULD BE STORED IN INSULATED CONTAINER (i.e. STYROFOAM CONTAINER

FOOD AND CHEMICALS ARE NOT TO BE STORED TOGETHER

CHEMICAL CONTAINERS ARE TO BE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITION

COMPRESSED GAS STORAGE

COMPRESSED GAS CONTAINERS MUST BE SECURED TO PORTABLE CART OR WALL

CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELEDSHOULD BE STORED IN LOW TRAFFIC OR

NO TRAFFIC AREA

EMPLOYEE PROTECTION

KNOW YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SAFETY RULES AND PROCEDURES

CHOCHP

DETERMINE CHEMICAL HAZARDS

KNOW LOCATIONS OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND HOW TO USE IT

INFORM CHO AND / OR CHC OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS

NO EATING, DRINKING, COSMETIC / LIP BALM APPLICATION IN LABS

ENSURE MSDS’S AVAILABLE AND CHEMICALS LABELED PROPERLY

IF SAFE, ASSIST IN THE REMOVAL OF PERSONS INVOLVED

NOTIFY ALL PERSONNEL / STUDENTS IN AREA

RENDER FIRST AIDSUMMON MEDICAL

HELPDO NOT MOVE

VICTIM IF POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER HARM

USE EYEWASH AND / OR SHOWERS

• SHOWERS AT LEAST 5 MINUTES

• EYEWASH AT LEAST 15 MINUTES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR SPILLS

IF FLAMMABLE TURN OFF IGNITION AND HEAT SOURCES

AVOID BREATHING VAPORSESTABLISH VENTILATION

– IF SAFESECURE SPILL KITCONSULT MSDS

– WEAR APPROPRIATE PPECONFINE SPILL

– TRY NOT TO LET IT SPREAD IF SAFE TO DO SONEUTRALIZE AND / OR ABSORB THE SPILLPLACE SPILLED MATERIALS IN APPROPRIATE

CONTAINERREPORT THE SPILL

SPILL KITS

BASIC KIT CAN BE MADE UP OF: ACID NEUTRALIZING AGENT (SODIUM

CARBONATE) ALKALINE NEUTRALIZING AGENT (CITRIC ACID) MERCURY SPILL KIT

SPILL KITS

ABSORBENT MATERIAL VERMICULITESANDPADSSOCKS

NON-METAL DUST PAN HAND BROOM CHEMICAL GOGGLES

SPILL KITS

CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES CONTAINER FOR SPILLED MATERIAL

EYE AND FACEPROTECTION

TYPES OF EYE AND FACE PROTECTION GOGGLES

• DIRECT VENTED– IMPACT PROTECTION

• INDIRECT VENTED– SPLASH PROTECTION

• NON VENTED– SPLASH AND FUME PROTECTION

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

TYPES OF EYE AND FACE PROTECTION FACE SHIELD

ADDED FACE AND NECK PROTECTIONCAN NOT BE USED ALONE

– MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES

HAND AND BODY PROTECTION

TYPES OF GLOVES CHEMICAL RESISTANT

NITRILE NEOPRENE RUBBER

CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRONS

Facility Safety

Fume HoodsFire ExtinguishersEye WashesSafety Showers

FUME HOODS

CHECKED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS 100 fpm face velocity

MUST HAVE DEDICATED EXHAUST TO OUTSIDE SHOULD HAVE AN ALARM ACTIVATED IF FACE

VELOCITY DROPS BELOW 100 fpm FUME HOODS ARE NOT TO BE USED AS CHEMICAL

STORAGE

EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER

REQUIRED WEEKLY TESTING OF BOTH SHOWER AND EYEWASH SIGN-OFF TAG OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION

RECOMMENDED BOTH EYEWASH AND SHOWER MUST BE HANDS-

FREE ONCE ACTIVATED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN 0.4 gpm FOR

15 MINUTES

EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER

EYEWASH AND SHOWER MUST BE NO MORE THAN 10 SECONDS FROM WORKING/HAZARD AREA MUST HAVE A CLEAR, UNOBSTRUCTED

ROUTE/ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT IF UNITS ARE NOT LOCATED IN ROOM, SIGNAGE

MUST BE POSTED TO INFORM WHERE THE NEAREST UNIT IS LOCATED

EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER

DRENCH HOSES AND PERSONAL EYEWASH EQUIPMENT (NON-PLUMBED) SHOULD BE USED TO SUPPORT PLUMBED EQUIPMENT, BUT NOT REPLACE THEM

FLUSHING WATER MUST BE TEPID (LUKEWARM)