1. Lab Safety Seminar
Alphabet Soup EH&S, IIPP, JSA (JHA), EAP, SOP, CHP, LHAT, PPE, SDS, CIS, CUPA, BUA, SIT Department of Viticulture and Enology University of California, Davis

2. Safety Seminar Topics Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
Safety Check List (Training Matrix)
Safety Training (UC Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety)
Lab-specific Safety Plan (JSA-Job Safety Analysis)
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)and Procedures
Lab Employee Training Checklist (Site-Specific Safety Orientation & Training for New Laboratory Personnel)
Chemical Ordering, Inventory (CIS), Handling and Disposal
Hazardous Materials Systems (WASTe)
Personal Protection Equipment (LHAT, PPE)
Spill Clean Up
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Resources (CHP)

3. Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
Management commitment/assignment of responsibilities
Safety communications system with employees
System for assuring employee compliance with safe work practices
Scheduled inspections/evaluation system
Accident Investigation
Procedures for correcting unsafe/unhealthy conditions
Safety and health training and instruction; and
Recordkeeping and documentation

4. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
The program must be in writing and include the following elements:
Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape route assignments
Procedures for employees who remain to complete critical operations before they evacuate
Procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation
Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them
The preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies
Names or regular job titles of persons or departments who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan
A system to notify employees of an emergency
Training for all employees on the EAP
The written plan must be kept in the workplace and made available for employee review

5. Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
Establishes a formal written program for managing the risks posed by health and safety hazards associated with the use of hazardous chemicals in laboratories
The CHP describes the proper use, handling, storage and disposal practices and procedures to be followed
Applies to employees who use chemicals in teaching and research laboratories at the UC Davis Campus
Employer: Shall provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that may cause death or serious injury
Employee: Shall comply with occupational safety and health standards, rules, regulations, and orders.

6. Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
Rights and Responsibilities (UC Office of the President and Board of Regents)
Campus Administration Policies and Procedures (Chancellor, Provost and Deans Offices)
Chemical and Laboratory Safety Committee (Policy Specifics)
Department Chair (PI Support and Enforcement)
Principal Investigator (PI, Site Specific Rules and Training, LSP?)
Personnel (Training, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment)
Environmental Health and Safety (Information, Training Tools, Support, Inspections)

7. Laboratory Safety Training Check List
Take the online UC Laboratory Safety Fundamentals
Attend the Safety Seminar Fall Quarter
Complete laboratory specific training, sign and date
Complete any additional training assigned by your supervisor (Training Matrix)
Read your Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and sign and date
Obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by the Lab Hazard Analysis Tool (LHAT)
Receive training on conducting “Standard Operating Procedure” lab functions or “Prior Approval” procedures (specific reactions & equipment)
Read the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

8. Environmental Health and Safety

9. UC Laboratory Safety Fundamentals

10. Lab Specific Training

11. Training Matrix

12. Job Safety Analysis

14. Campus Chemical Hygiene Plan

15. Laboratory Emergency Check List
*Read & acknowledge training on the Emergency Action Plan - Know meeting place
Emergencies (Medical, Fire, Chemical, Biological, Radiological):
• Land or Cell Phones: 911
• (Additional Emergency Contact: )
• Pull Fire Alarm for Fire, Chemical, Biological & Radiological Emergency
• Close door(s) to affected area(s)

16. Evacuation Plan - RMI South - 2nd Floor

17. Emergency Action Plan Know the locations of:
All exits for your workplace and the building
Alarm pull boxes and fire extinguishers
Nearest phone
Safety showers and eyewashes
First-aid kits
Chemical spill kits

18. Laboratory Safety Check List
*Read & sign Emergency Action Plan - Know meeting place
Emergencies (Medical, Fire, Chemical, Biological, Radiological):
• Land or Cell Phones: 911
• (Additional Emergency Contact: )
• Pull Fire Alarm for Fire, Chemical, Biological & Radiological Emergency
• Close door(s) to affected area(s)
*Read & acknowledge training on Safety Net #13 (Guidelines for Chemical Spill Control)

19. Procedures in Case of Fire or Spill
If fire or spill is small, attempt to neutralize the threat without endangering yourself
If you are unsure - Leave the area, being sure others are out
CLOSE THE DOOR!
ACTIVATE THE NEAREST BUILDING FIRE ALARM
DIAL 911 (or )
If hazardous chemicals are involved - STAY AWAY FROM AREA AND CLOSE THE DOOR!
Go to agreed meeting place
Stand by to advise the emergency personnel when they arrive

20. Procedures in Case of Spill
1 pint or more or when in doubt, call UC Davis Fire Department (911)
Evacuate the room, close the door, and wait for emergency personnel
Flammable?, turn off all ignition sources before securing the room
In case of chemical contact with skin or eyes, flood the affected area immediately with water; Seek medical assistance
All contaminated clothing must be removed immediately
Small spills (1 pint or less) may be cleaned up by laboratory personnel with a spill kit
Acids and bases should be absorbed and neutralized
Flammable liquids may be absorbed
DO NOT attempt to blot cryogenic liquid spills with unprotected hands, allow the liquid to evaporate
Solid spills are not usually emergencies. If the material spilled is toxic, use dampened cloths or paper towels to transfer it to plastic bags and disposed of as hazardous waste.

21. Procedures in Case of Spill
If you are unsure - Leave the area, being sure others are out
CLOSE THE DOOR!
ACTIVATE THE NEAREST BUILDING FIRE ALARM
DIAL 911 (or )
If hazardous chemicals are involved - STAY AWAY FROM AREA AND CLOSE THE DOOR!
Go to agreed meeting place
Stand by to advise the emergency personnel when they arrive

22. Safety Shower and Eyewash Procedure
If someone is contaminated with hazardous chemical
Remove contaminated clothing if possible
Rinse in emergency shower 15 minutes
If eyes are involved, rinse eyes in the eye wash for 15 minutes holding eye(s) open
Call 911 or or go to the emergency room

23. Laboratory Emergency Check List
Read Emergency Action Plan - Know meeting place
Emergencies (Medical, Fire, Chemical, Biological, Radiological):
• Land or Cell Phones: 911
• (Additional Emergency Contact: )
• Pull Fire Alarm for Fire, Chemical, Biological & Radiological Emergency
• Close door(s) to affected area(s)
Read Safety Net #13 (Guidelines for Chemical Spill Control)
*Understand other emergency procedures

24. Procedures in Case of Earthquake
Get under a desk, table, archway, etc. during the shaking
Leave the building after the shaking is over
If outside during shaking, stay clear of buildings, trees, etc.
DIAL 911 (or ) to report any fires, ruptured pipes or downed electric lines
Assist injured persons in securing medical attention
Go to agreed meeting place
Stand by to advise emergency personnel when they arrive

25. Laboratory Chemical Use Check List
Check lab chemical inventory before ordering a chemical

26. Laboratory Chemical Use Check List
Check lab chemical inventory before ordering a chemical
*Add each new chemical to chemical inventory

27. Chemical Inventory System (CIS)

28. Laboratory Chemical Use Check List
Check lab chemical inventory before ordering a chemical
*Add each new chemical to chemical inventory
Read chemical label & Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

29. Chemical Label Information
Identity of the chemical
Signal word telling degree of hazard (“caution”, “danger”, etc.)
Hazard statement (e.g., “extremely flammable”)
Precautions (e.g., “avoid breathing”)
Instructions in case of exposure (e.g., “wash thoroughly”)
Antidotes
Fire, spill and leak instructions
Handling and storage instructions

30. SDS Information Identity of the chemical Hazardous nature of chemical
Physical characteristic (e.g., boiling point)
Fire and explosion information
Reactivity data
Health hazard data (e.g., health effects, symptoms)
Personal protective equipment needed
How to handle leaks, spills and disposal
Special precautions

31. Signal word – either DANGER or WARNING
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
Signal word – either DANGER or WARNING
Precautionary statement indicating product handling to minimize risks to the user
H200 Physical Hazard
H300 Health Hazard
H400 Environmental Hazard
The lower the number within the category the higher the hazard i.e. H200 is more hazardous than H270

32. Hazard Symbols Dangerous to the Environment Pressurized Gas Toxic
Corrosive
Explosive
Flammable
Long Term Health Risk
Caution
Oxidizer

33. Laboratory Chemical Use Check List
Check lab chemical inventory before ordering a chemical
*Add each new chemical to chemical inventory
Read chemical label & Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
*Register campus-regulated carcinogens & develop procedures

34. Laboratory Chemical Use Check List
Check lab chemical inventory before ordering a chemical
*Add each new chemical to chemical inventory
Read chemical label & Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
*Register campus-regulated carcinogens & develop procedures
Have a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Hazardous chemicals

35. Hazardous Material Control Systems
Chemical Fume Hoods
Glove Boxes
Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
Biological Safety Cabinets
Chemical Spill Clean-up Kit
Etc.

36. Laboratory Chemical Use Check List
Check lab chemical inventory before ordering a chemical
*Add each new chemical to chemical inventory
Read chemical label & Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
*Register campus-regulated carcinogens & develop procedures
Have a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Hazardous chemicals
Use proper personal protection equipment (long pants or skirt, closed-toe closed heel shoes, eye protection, lab coat, proper gloves, etc.)

37. Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Safety Glasses, Safety Goggles, Face Shields
Gloves
Nitrile, Chemical-handling, High-temp.
Other Protective Clothing
Lab Coats, Aprons, etc.
Respiratory Protection
Dust and Mist Respirators
Other
e.g., Hearing Protection

38. Personal Protection Requirements Eye Protection
Safety glasses with side shields must be worn at all times while in the laboratory
Contact lenses require special care in the laboratory
Splash goggles that cover the entire area around the eyes must be worn when hazardous liquids or powders are used
Standing shield or face shield should be used for low- or high- pressure systems or where major splashing may occur

39. Personal Protection Requirements Skin and Body Protection
Long pants or skirts are required
Closed-toed closed heeled shoes must be worn
Lab coats and aprons of appropriate material are required where lab or experimental conditions dictate
Leave lab coats and aprons in lab
Use appropriate gloves to protect hands against chemicals, abrasion and extremes of heat and cold
Always remove gloves before leaving the lab

41. Laboratory Chemical Use Check List
Check lab chemical inventory before ordering a chemical
*Add each new chemical to chemical inventory
Read chemical label & Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
*Register campus-regulated carcinogens & develop procedures
Use Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Use proper personal protection (long pants, sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, eye protection, lab coat, proper gloves, etc.)
*Dispose of chemical waste in properly labeled and dated container
*Involves paperwork

42. Definition of Hazardous Waste
Toxic
Hazard due to carcinogenicity, acute or chronic toxicity, bioaccumulative properties or persistence in environment
Reactive
Shock sensitive or potentially explosive
Reacts violently with water
Generates toxic gases when mixed with acids or bases
Flammable
Flash point < 140 °F
Capable of causing fire through friction, moisture or reactivity
Includes oxidizers and flammable compressed gases
Corrosive
pH ≤ 2 or pH ≥ 12.5
Corrosive to tissue or metals

43. Hazardous Waste Disposal
Reduce volume of source and minimize generation of waste
Designate a lab location in which to store hazardous waste for disposal
Use “Hazardous Waste” label supplied by EH&S or WASTe
Use screw-capped leak-proof container
Keep bottled waste in secondary container (e.g., lab tray)
Segregate waste by hazard class (e.g., halogenated solvents, non-halogenated solvents, heavy metals, corrosives)
Arrange for pickup within 9 months* of initial label date
Triple-rinse empty containers before disposal in trash
Dispose of syringes, glass pipettes and other sharps material in specially-designed rigid container
* 90 days required for some hazardous chemicals

44. Hazardous Waste “Do’s”
Contact EH&S with any questions or problems
Complete and affix hazardous waste labels before waste accumulation begins
Use only screw-top containers for liquids and keep them closed except when being filled
Leave headspace in containers for expansion
Keep primary waste container in secondary container
Substitute less hazardous chemicals whenever possible

45. Hazardous Waste “Don’ts”
Mix chemicals (e.g., halogens, metals, corrosives)
Put hazardous waste in RED or BIOHAZARD bags
Put sharps or pipettes in plastic bags
Leave waste container open
Guess at the contents of an unknown container
NOTE: EH&S does accept unknown chemicals. It is very expensive to dispose of unknown chemicals.

46. Inspection Checklist
Chemical hazardous waste containers disposed of through EH&S within appropriate time?
Hazardous waste container label properly completed?
Hazardous waste container kept closed with secure lid?
Hazardous waste container in good condition?
Hazardous waste container properly managed?
Accurate chemical inventory submitted to EH&S?
SDS’s available for all hazardous materials?
Lab personnel trained and procedures (SN#13) posted for hazardous material spills?

47. General Laboratory Safety “Don’ts”
Don’t eat, drink, chew gum or apply cosmetics where chemicals or biological hazards are used
Don’t store food in refrigerators or cold rooms with chemicals or other hazardous materials
Don’t leave equipment or reactions run unattended
Don’t work alone in the lab after normal working hours without supervisor’s approval
Don’t leave a mess

48. Most Frequently Violated Safety Rules
Hazardous wastes must be properly managed
Labeling hazardous solutions
The full contents spelled out in English
Initials of researcher and date of preparation
Lab workers must wear protective clothing, minimum closed-toe shoes and long pants or skirt
Work with acids, bases, solvents, powders, pressure or vacuum requires lab coat or apron and eye protection
Lab workers must know location of all safety equipment and procedures
Labs must be “clean” and “without clutter” and no food allowed

49. LMS Safety Training Classes and EH&S Safety Nets
Animal Care
General and Equipment Safety
Research and Laboratory Safety
Ergonomics
Biological Safety - BUA