ChemicalHygienePlan-WrightStateUniversity.doc

CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN 2014 Department of Environmental Health Safety /admin/ehs Office: (937) 775-2215 ~ Fax: (937) 775-3761 SECTION I LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL 2014 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES Wright State University Laboratory Safety and Health Manual PREFACE “First and foremost, the protection of health and safety is a moral obligation. An expanding array of federal, state and local laws and regulations makes it a legal requirement and an economic necessity as well. In the final analysis, laboratory safety can be achieved only by the exercise of judgment by informed, responsible individuals. It is an essential part of the development of scientists that they learn to work with and to accept the responsibilities for the appropriate of hazardous substances.” Our university is responsible for ensuring that all research and related activities are conducted with minimal hazard to employees, students and the community. The procedures described in this manual are elements essential to our program. Anyone using the equipment and facilities of this institution is expected to follow accepted procedures, to report all accidents promptly and bring to their supervisor’s attention any unsafe conditions or practices. This manual provides members of the Wright State University community with information on the inherent risks associated with laboratory work and suitable safeguards. The policies described have been designed to assist department heads and supervisors in meeting their responsibilities for controlling hazardous situations. Placing these policies and procedures into practice is the responsibility of those not only in administrative positions, but in all positions throughout our organization. It is essential that everyone be thoroughly familiar with this manual and knows who to ask for additional advice and training. Members of the Department of Environmental Health Safety will assist in developing procedures for the safe handling, containment, and disposal