Laboratory Safety 1 Navigating the University: Laboratory Safety James Gibson, PhD, MPH Executive Director, Office of Environmental Health & Safety Descanso Gardens August 19, 2016

Laboratory Safety 2 Research Safety Oversight Structure Research Safety Oversight Committee (RSOC) Oversees research safety programs, facilitating the development of a strong safety culture and establishing policies and guidelines Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Reviews and approves research-related use of biohazardous materials Campus-wide Chemical Safety Committee (CCSC) Reviews policies and procedures about use of potentially hazardous chemicals or materials Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) Evaluates all use of radioactive materials and radiation- producing equipment Laser Safety Subcommittee (LSS) Oversees USC policies and guidelines related to the use of lasers

Laboratory Safety 3 Guide to Services Key Programs: Research Safety – Laboratory Safety – Biological Safety – Radiation Safety Occupational Health – Injury & Illness Prevention – Ergonomics – Industrial Hygiene – Shop Safety HazMat Management – Hazardous Waste

Laboratory Safety 4 Personal Protective Equipment Standard – Minimum Requirements – wear full length pants and closed toe/heel shoes – All other PPE is dependent on hazards present Implemented: – August 24, 2015 PPE Standard:

Laboratory Safety 5 LHAT: Lab Hazard Assessment Tool Identifies types of hazards in your laboratory Required at least annually or when risks change

Laboratory Safety 6 Lab Safety Inspections

Laboratory Safety 7 Lab Coat Loaner Program Launched August 11, 2016 Offered to all employees in: – Labs – Shops 30-day period Occasions for use: – Wrong lab coat type – New faculty – Awaiting lab coat delivery

Laboratory Safety 8 EH&S Website