2014 MRL Safety Inspection Pre-Inspection Meeting February 13, 2014
Dec 14, 2015
2014 MRL Safety Inspection
Pre-Inspection Meeting February 13, 2014
OverviewTentative Inspection Schedule
For the most up-to-date calendar, please go to: http://mrl.illinois.edu/operations/safety
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Team 2: PM Team 2: PM Team 2: PM Team 2: PM
Team 1: AM Team 1: AM Team 1: AM Team 1: AM Team 1: AM
(~9am - noon) (~1pm-5pm) AM: Morning Hours PM Afternoon Hours
~ March 2014 ~Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2014 MRL Safety Inspection Teams:
Team 1: Doug, Ed: ESB-B, ESB-1, ESB-2
Team 2: Mauro, Lou Ann: Supercon-B, MRL-BTeam 3: Julio, Tim: MRL-1, MRL-3
Team 4: Steve, Shiva: MRL-2, MRL-4
Team 5: Jim, Kris, Susie: Supercon 1, 2, & 3 (offices)
• Time for general lab clean up, time to get your lab safety up to date• Commonly cited items last year• Common issues and particular things that we’ll be looking for• Lab Hygiene • Incidents• Time for questions & discussion about: Inspections, LSMs, CHPs, SOPs,
Chem. inventories, Incidents, etc.
OverviewMarch 2014
Tentative Inspection Schedule
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
clearance: 3 feet
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Fire extinguishers not inspected within the last month
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
Safety Inspection: Items cited several times
Door signs: out of date, hazard sections not completed
Cluttered labs/storage areas/aisles
Missing equipment guards, panels
Blocked electrical panels
Electrical cord placement/routing/condition
Lack of first aid kits, spill kits
Fire extinguishers not inspected within the last month
Lack of Lab Safety Manuals, incl. CHPs, SOPs, chemical inventories, MSDS sheets, emergency procedures & shutdown instructions
PPE use, availability (eye protection, lab coats)
Chem. storage by compatibility
Chem. storage: secondary containment
Unsecured gas cylinders
Improper labeling of chemicals
Safety Inspection: Improvements
Less accumulation of waste chemicals before processing for disposal
Storage of toxics/carcinogens not used
Storage of large quantities when less is sufficient
Common Issues
Particular things that we’ll be looking for…
Disposing old equipment
Take responsibility to find out if there are any ‘items of concern’ in equipment that you’re going to dispose. Can’t simply throw everything away any more.
• Toxic materials, such as PCBs, dyes, batteries, etc. must be disposed properly.
State Law: No electronics may be thrown in the trash.
If you are unsure, contact us.
Syringes
Considered PIMW – must not be disposed in trash.Waste transfer station workers can’t tell the difference.
Syringes must always be disposed in a Sharps container...
• Syringes of any material
• Any part of a syringe (needles, bodies, plungers)
• Regardless of use
• includes unused syringes
Water lines
Water lines must be reinforced tubing.
Connections must be clamped.
Secured
Nylon reinforced PVC
Water lines
Water lines that aren’t pressurized are exempt but must still be secure.
Example: water lines that free-flow into the drain.
Secured
Bad Good
a bit of
Basic Lab Hygiene
GLOVES!a bit of
Basic Lab Hygiene
GLOVES!
a bit of
Basic Lab Hygiene
GLOVES!
GLOVES!
a bit of
Basic Lab Hygiene
GLOVES!
GLOVES!
GLOVES!
a bit of
Basic Lab Hygiene
GLOVES!
GLOVES!
GLOVES!GLOVES!
a bit of
Basic Lab Hygiene
Gloves are PPE
1. They protect YOU from – - the process that you’re
performing- the materials that you’re
handling
Gloves are PPE - sometimes
1. They protect YOU from – - the process that you’re
performing- the materials that you’re
handling
2. They protect YOUR MATERIALS from you (skin particles, oils, etc.)
Remove Your PPEbefore using “public” equipment.
Public Ress
PPE is for LAB WORK.
Do not handle personal items or touch “common fixtures” with your gloves.
Transport your materials through public areas in a manner that doesn’t require you to wear gloves.
Consider gloves to be “single task” use. Gloves are useful for protection. As always, this is
true only if used sensibly.
Restroom
Restroom
Transporting Chemicals
• Always transport chemicals using secondary containment.• Chemicals and equipment are NOT to be transported on
passenger elevators. Use the freight elevators.• Do not transport chemicals or heavy carts through the 2nd
floor MRL hallway interpass. Use the 1st or 3rd floor hall to transport items between buildings.
Incidents at Illinois…
Fire in ESB
Very brief summary
• Oil bath in fume hood overheated and caught fire• Attempt to use fire extinguisher spread the fire
Lessons learned
• Damage confined to fume hood• Temperature probe was not immersed in oil bath (set to 70°C)• Training needed on use of fire extinguishers• Avoid unattended operations• No one pulled the alarm, but the Fire Dept. was called
Implosion of Glass Tube
Very brief summary
• Lab worker placing Schlenk tube under vacuum into glove box• While opening ante chamber, tube was struck and imploded
causing lacerations
Lessons learned
• Prepare SOPs for operations• Always wear appropriate PPE (in this case: gloves)• Know emergency procedures
Very brief summary
• Lab worker cleaning glassware, tried to unclog sink and was cut by cover slip
Lessons learned
• Use discretion on procedures for cleaning glassware and clearing clogged drains
• Good housekeeping is important
Cut from Sharp Object
Reporting Spills/Injury
Very brief summary
• The men’s bathroom in MRL was smeared with what appeared to be blood.
Lessons learned• Report spills/injury to MRL staff. • Refer to the DRS webpage regarding spill response if spill
occurs after hours. • If there is an injury, seek medical attention first and report to
the MRL Business Office immediately afterward to complete paperwork for an injury report – must happen within 24 hours.
• Do not leave bio-hazardous messes without informing someone.
• Proper safety training will help everyone to be prepared.• Wearing PPE is the easiest thing one can do be safe.• Reporting of incidents and near misses provides a valuable
opportunity to learn.• SOPs minimize consequences. Template includes a signature
line for documentation of training – this isn’t by chance.• Without documentation, essentially no training has occurred in
the eyes of regulatory/investigating bodies.
Lessons - in a broad sense
Questions?
http://mrl.illinois.edu/safety
Inspection calendar:
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Team 5: PM Team 5: PM Team 5: PM Team 5: PM Team 5: PM
Team 3: PM Team 3: PM Team 3: PM Team 3: PM Team 3: PM
Team 3: PM Team 3: PM Team 3: PM Team 3: PM Team 3: PM
Team 2: PM Team 2: PM Team 2: PM Team 2: PM
Team 1: AM Team 1: AM Team 1: AM Team 1: AM Team 1: AM
(~9am - noon) (~1pm-5pm) AM: Morning Hours PM Afternoon Hours
~ March 2014 ~Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2014 MRL Safety Inspection Teams:
Team 1: Doug, Ed: ESB-B, ESB-1, ESB-2Team 2: Mauro, Lou Ann: Supercon-B, MRL-BTeam 3: Julio, Tim: MRL-1, MRL-3Team 4: Steve, Shiva: MRL-2, MRL-4Team 5: Jim, Kris, Susie: Supercon 1, 2, & 3 (offices)
Reference slides…
Long form 1/3
Long form 2/3
Long form 3/3
Office Insp. form
Short Form
Short Form part 1/3
Short Form part 3/3
Short Form part 2/3
Door sign
http://www.drs.illinois.edu/gls/forms/pdf/emergencycontactsign.pdf
MRL safety page:http://mrl.illinois.edu/safety
e-mail: [email protected] Lab Inspection short form:http://mrl.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/ShortFormForLabSelfInspections.pdfLab inspection full form & instructions:http://mrl.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/UofILabSafetyInspectionForm.pdfhttp://mrl.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/UofILabSafetyInspectionFormInstructions.pdfMRL Office inspection form:http://mrl.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/2009MRLOfficeInspectionForm.pdfUniversity of Illinois Lab Safety Manual Template:http://www.drs.illinois.edu/factsheets/index.aspxUniversity of Illinois Chemical Hygiene Plan template:http://mrl.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/UofICHPNotebook.pdfU of I CHP page:http://www.drs.illinois.edu/css/guidesplans/chypBlank MRL Chemical Inventory form:http://mrl.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/ChemicalInventoryForm-blank.docUniversity of Illinois Laboratory Door Sign Editable PDF form:http://www.drs.illinois.edu/gls/forms/pdf/emergencycontactsign.pdf
Links
Very brief summary
• Troubleshooting electrolysis cell• Spark ignited residual hydrogen
Lessons learned
• Good SOPs minimize consequences of accidents• Do not use email to get help• Accidents can (and often do) happen during upset conditions
Hydrogen Explosion
UCLA t-BuLi fire• http://pubs.acs.org/cen/science/87/8731sci1.html - Includes numerous links for
more info.• http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/87/i04/8704news1.html• http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-1228-ucla-death-
20111228,0,7543387.story
TTU Ni hydrazine perchlorate explosion• http://www.csb.gov/investigations/detail.aspx?SID=90&Type=2&pg=1&F_All=y• http://cen.acs.org/articles/88/i34/Texas-Tech-Lessons.html
Video covering both incidentshttp://www.csb.gov/videoroom/detail.aspx?VID=61 *
* Well done - recommended
Alcatel Vacuum pumps
Affected ModelsThese pumps include models in the ALCATEL PASCAL Series ‐ in sizes from 5 to 21 m3/h (cubic meters per hour). Specific models include:1005, 1010, 1015, 1021: ‐ including those with "SD" or "C1" suffixes2005 SD, I, C1, or H12010 SD, I, C1, or C22015 SD, I, C1, C2, or H12021 SD, I, C1, or C2
Affected models all have serial numbers BELOW 408960.