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Department/Unit Safety Coordinator’s Seminar Part 2
Enterprise Risk Services/Environmental Health & SafetyTuesday, March 11, 2014
PI Assistant resourceDan Harlan, EH&S
EHS Assistant Online
Viewing and Responding to an EH&S Lab Safety Assessment
www.oregonstate.edu/ehs/ehsa
same webpage as chemical inventory; also use: http://fs-ehs.tss.oregonstate.edu/ehsaweb/ehsawebisapi.dll
EHSAInspections Module
Login to EHS AssistantViewable information is based on ONID
In EHSA, ONID can be attached to a PI ONID<>PI managed by EH&S
Lab Safety Assessment Report
Corrective Actions
Recording Corrective Actions
Recorded in EHSAResponse detailsDateCorrected By
Questions?
10-Minute Break
Lab Resources BinderAndy Kenst, EH&S
Laboratory Safety Resources Binder Designed in conjunction with
OSU CHP, Lab Safety Assessment Checklist, and EH&S online resources
PI may use a binder prepared by EH&S or maintain binder elements electronically.
Laboratory Safety Resources Binder Describes EH&S services and
LS/PI responsibilities Houses each lab’s LCHP and
SOPs Info, forms, and postings for labs Houses employee training
documents Section for PPE and Chemical
spill response info Chemical storage and disposal
information
Laboratory Safety Resources Binder Intro document describes items
on the Lab Safety Assessment Checklist
Links to info are provided LS/PI role is clearly defined
Laboratory Safety Resources Binder Information about important
topics is included
Laboratory Safety Resources Binder Forms are included in the CHP,
LCHP Template, and Lab Safety Resources Binder
Laboratory Chemical Hygiene PlanAndy Kenst, EH&S
OSU Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
OSHA’s definition: The CHP is a written program stating the policies, procedures and
responsibilities that protect workers from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals used in a particular workplace.
Applies to all OSU labs and lab employees Lab Supervisors/Principal Investigators (LSs/PIs) Students Post-docs Lab techs and other laboratory staff
OSU CHP Addresses/Describes: Local, state and federal laws and regulations University policies and protocols OSU EH&S services and reference material Recommended best practices and other guidance
Lab-Specific CHP (LCHP)OSU CHP is not sufficiently detailed to address all labs at OSU
Each PI must create an LCHP LCHP Template online Add lab-specific SOPs as
Appendix IV Ensure workers have read
and understood the LCHP with documentation
Make LCHP and SOPs available for employee reference
Periodically review and update the LCHP
http://oregonstate.edu/ehs/chp
Lab-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan
Why maintain an LCHP? Improve lab safety through documented training/education
Resource for lab workers It’s the law. OSHA requires it and may ask to see it when they visit.
Regulatory agencies like the EPA want to see it used in labs.
May help reduce liability in the event of an accident
CHP and LCHP contents (in general) Rights and responsibilities General lab practices Exposure monitoring and medical program Procedures for accidents and emergencies Personal Protective Equipment Emergency equipment (eye wash, safety showers, first aid kits,
etc.) Employee training requirements and resources available Record keeping Working with carcinogens and highly toxic materials Operations requiring prior approval (Institutional Biosafety
Committee or Radiation Safety oversight) Job Hazard Assessment and Standard Operating Procedure
guidelines (written by LS/PI) Forms, designated area signs, and supplemental chemical
information
Waste Minimization & Chemical ReUseKent Lanning, EH&S
Waste Minimization/Recycling
Legal Requirements
Large Quantity Generators (greater than 1000kg/month) of hazardous waste, including OSU, are required by the EPA under RCRA to have a waste minimization program in place.
This program can include processes to reduce waste at the source throughEngineering controlsUse of non-hazardous alternatives to hazardous chemicals
Reuse/repurposing of chemicals instead of disposal.
Waste
OSU generated in excess of 128,000 pounds of hazardous waste last year, including significant volumes of chemicals that could potentially have been reused or repurposed on campus.
Many chemicals and cylinders cost more to dispose of as waste then they did to purchase.
Chemicals that are reused instead of disposed of save the university on both the purchase cost of new chemicals and the disposal cost of chemicals that would otherwise have become hazardous waste.
Reuse Program
Chemicals suitable for reuse can be ‘donated’ to the program by filling out a Waste Pickup Request and making a note in the comments that the materials may be suitable for reuse.
EHS personnel will evaluate the chemical upon pickup and divert suitable chemicals into the reuse program.
Ideal chemicals for reuse are unopened, unexpired chemicals although opened but usable chemicals will also be considered.
Requesting Chemicals
Persons needing chemicals for OSU related operations can search the Chemical Reuse Inventory, contained within the Chemical Inventory System, and request chemicals be held for them using the Request Chemicals link.
Chemicals will be held until the requestor can come inspect the requested chemicals for suitability and transport them to their point of use.
The Chemical Reuse Inventory will be updated on a regular basis by EHS.
Chemical Inventory
Used Chemical Exchange
Current Inventory of Reuse Chemicals
Questions
Future Topics?
Presentation will be available for viewing at: http://live.oregonstate.edu/safety
Thank You for Attending!