robert c. byrd health sciences center safety office
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Laboratory Safety Audits
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Safety Office
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To review compliance with university, state, and federal safety regulations
Kim Bryner 293-3968 [email protected]
Purpose of an Audit
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Records Chemicals Eyewashes and Showers Fume Hoods Housekeeping
Main Areas
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A current Chemical Inventory◦ Here is the updated format http://
www.hsc.wvu.edu/safety/Laboratory-Safety/Chemical-Safety
Records
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A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory
Records
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SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 - Product and Company Information Product Name SODIUM NITRATE CRYSTALLINE
Product Number S5506 Company Sigma-Aldrich
Address 3050 Spruce Street
SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 800-325-5832
Fax: 800-325-5052
Emergency Phone: 314-776-6555
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
SODIUM NITRATE 7631-99-4 No
Formula NaNO3
Synonyms Chile saltpeter * Cubic niter * Nitrate de sodium
(French) * Nitratine * Nitric acid, sodium salt *
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A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory Training records for lab personnel
Records
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Certificate of Laboratory Training
Department: Date: Employee Trained: Employee Job Title:
___ I understand the procedures that I am expected to perform, and am aware of any potential chemical and/or equipment hazards involved in working in this laboratory.
___ If I have any questions, I will contact the P.I. or Lab Manager before any chemicals are handled.
___ I know where the MSDSs for the chemicals in this laboratory are located and understand how to read them.
___ I know the location and use of safety materials such as spill kit, eyewash, safety shower, fume hood, fire extinguisher, etc.
___ I understand that my safety depends on the correct use of personal protective equipment such as eye goggles, gloves, lab coats, full shoes, etc. I understand how to use and will use this equipment.
___ I will not use equipment that is malfunctioning and will report the malfunction to the lab P.I. or lab Manager.
___ I understand how the chemicals in this laboratory are to used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all regulations.
Signature of Employee: Date:
Signature of Principal Investigator: Date:
Signature of CHO for this department:Date:
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A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory Training records for lab personnel CHP available on-site
Records
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Chemicals segregated and properly stored All containers properly labeled
Chemicals
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Improper chemical container labels
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Proper chemical container Labels
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Chemicals segregated and properly stored All containers properly labeled Personal Protective Equipment available Gas tanks secured
Chemicals
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Gas cylinders must be SECURED, and have an attached regulator OR safety cap at all times.
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Chemicals segregated and properly stored All containers properly labeled Personal Protective Equipment available Gas tanks secured Hazardous waste disposed of properly
◦ http://fisehs.wvu.edu/haswastdisp.cfm
Chemicals
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Records of regular testing Physical Availability Work orders submitted if needed
Eyewashes & Showers
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Functioning properly Not used for long-term storage Equipment in hood does not block the
airflow
Fume Hoods
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Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab Food stored in lab refrigerators Material stored in the 18” clear area below
line of sprinklers Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall
hazards Benches with no clear workspace
Housekeeping
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Safety office and CHO are responsible for identifying deficiencies
Principal Investigator Chairperson Dean
Who is Responsible?
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“Imminent danger” Letter and audits sent to CHO and
chairperson Potential fines from DEP, EPA and/or OSHA
Consequences
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Our goal is to help you perform your duties as CHO in keeping the faculty, staff and students in your department as safe as possible
We want to avoid penalties to the university by demonstrating a “good faith” effort to comply with all regulations
Why?