labsafety3.ppt

Instructor: Mr. Wayne Wood McGill University Environmental Safety Office Chancellor Day Hall, room 615 Telephone: 398-4563 waynew@hr.lan.mcgill.ca www.mcgill.ca/eso Before Lab Work, Get to Know: Hazards of materials agents and their prescribed safety procedures Also Get to Know: Emergency spill procedures, use of adsorbents and disinfectants Designated escape route and alternate Location of fire ext., eye wash, shower, first aid, and spill kits Downtown CampusBefore Lab Work, Get to Know: Emergency telephone numbers and reporting procedures For emergencies requiring internal assistance call: Downtown Campus For emergencies requiring external assistance call: (Macdonald Campus)Before Lab Work, Get to Know: Emergency telephone numbers and reporting procedures For all emergencies call: While Working in the Lab: Shoes with full coverage and good grip soles Restrain long hair, loose clothing and jewelry Use appropriate eye, skin, and hand protection Eye protection Protects against risk of flying objects or dust particles, splashes of hazardous materials or harmful rays Safety Glasses Unbreakable lenses of plastic or tempered glass For light-to-moderate work Can be prescription lenses Do not interfere with contact lenses Goggles Work with significant risk of splash of chemicals or projectiles Can be worn over prescription glasses Face Shield Work with significant risk of splash on face or possible explosion Face shield protects face adequately but not eyes Hand Protection Protects against risk of cuts, abrasions, burns, or exposure to hazardous materials. Requires selection of the appropriate chemical resistant gloves While Working in the Lab: Follow universal precautions Handle unknowns as if they were hazardous While Working in the Lab: Handle volatiles in a chemical fume hood While Working in the Lab: Use mechanical transfer devices While Working in the Lab: Authorized persons only Identify EVERYTHING! No food, beverages, toba