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Safety Moment Collection

of the Joint Safety Team at the University of Minnesota,
Department of Chemistry and Department of Chemical
Engineering and Material Science.

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Use these safety

moments as you see fit.
Feel free to adapt a safety moment to meet the specific
needs and time constraints of an audience or occasion;
this may mean using only a portion of the prepared
slides for a topic or including additional
resources for an in-depth discussion.

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Have a safety moment?

Contribute it to this collection.
Send safety moments to jst@umn.edu
with Safety Moment <topic> in the subject line.
Please put content in the provided template
and cite reliable, credited sources.
Thank you!

Safe Working Habits

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Standard Operating Procedures

Why are they needed?
Where can find examples?

What is an SOP?
SOPs are documented instructions used to standardize a
method and communicate hazards
Write SOPs for procedures, pieces of equipment, and
specific chemicals (or chemical classes).
SOPs contain:

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UMN, DEHS. Chemical SOP Common Questions
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Why do we need SOPs?

Consistency in training
Safety standards

Satisfy requirements

OSHA, lab-specific
training
Communicate hazards, protect people, equipment, and
Valuable skill for
environment

Liability

employment

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UMN, DEHS. Chemical SOP Common Questions
Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/26/local/la-me-ucla-prof20130426

Where can I find SOPs?

In chemistry, an SOP binder is located in Smith 139.
Not publicly posted on the web for chemical security
Can be viewed by anyone in the department

Sharing SOPs is okay

Ask the PI and LSO for permission to adapt their SOP

Resources
See DEHS handout Resources for writing Chemical SOPs Fact Sheet

Prudent Practices, LCSS http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=4911&page=235

UC Center for Lab Safety https://cls.ucla.edu/resources/sop-library
UCI Hazardous Procedures SOPs http://www.ehs.uci.edu/programs/sop_library/
Chem Depart Chemical Hygiene Plan http://
www.chem.umn.edu/services/safety/ChemHygPlan.html

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UMN, DEHS. Resources for writing chemical SOPs fact sheet
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Before Working in the Lab

Things to know before starting to work
in a lab

Before Working in the Lab

Be able to locate:
Emergency exits
Eyewash and shower
Fire extinguisher
Fire alarm
Chemical spill kit
First aid kit
Emergency telephone
numbers
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Know:
Hazards present
Required PPE
Required Training

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Limiting Chemical Exposure

Sign and Symptoms
Reducing Exposure

Chemical Exposure
Factors

Exposure Sites
Topical/
Absorption
(skin and eyes)

Ingestion

Toxicity

Inhalation

Injection

extent to which a
substance is
poisonous

Dosage
amount of
chemical exposure

Duration
amount of time
exposed to
chemical (acute
vs. chronic)

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Fox, Stephen; Wilson, James. Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure Presentation.
http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=241098&an=1

Chemical Exposure:
Signs and Symptoms

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Fox, Stephen; Wilson, James. Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure Presentation.
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Reducing Chemical Exposure

Strategies to Limit Exposure:
Substitute a less hazardous chemical when possible
PPE (gloves, eye protection, lab coats)
Work in fume hoods or glovebox
Dont eat, drink, or chew gum in the lab
Dont store food or beverage containers near chemicals

Be careful when handling needles

Dont wear gloves/lab coats outside of the lab
Wash lab clothing separately from personal clothing

All things are poisons, for there is nothing without poisonous qualities. It
is only the dose which makes a thing poison.
Paracelsus, Roman physician and the father of toxicology

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Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards (2011),
Section 2.C.3 and 6.C.2
Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST)
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=12654&page=18

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Extra Clothing
Keep a spare change of clothes in office
just in case you need them.
At a minimum: T-shirt, jeans, socks.
Why?
You will be more likely remove contaminated clothing and
not wear hazardous waste.
If you have a major spill that requires a shower, you can go
home in your own clothes.
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Fox, Stephen; Wilson, James. Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure Presentation.
http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=241098&an=1

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Universal Labeling System

Listing Hazards

Universal Labeling System

Purpose:

Comply with regulatory agency

guidelines
Quickly alert emergency responders or
visitors to hazards
Prevent unknown chemicals, especially
with high turnover

DEHS requirements and

prudent practices:

Generator name
Date made
Chemical name
Hazards

What information do you

currently place on labels?

Short Term Plan

Goal: Quick hazard
identification
Place sticker on any
large container

Hood
Fridge
Chemical bin
Cabinets

Types of Containers

Long Term Plan

Goal: Hazard identification
for every sample
Use 1-3 letter code for
hazard on every sample not
in use

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Labeling Solutions
Why?
Example of a near-miss

Why label vials/bottles?

General awareness within the lab
Organization for yourself
Proper waste disposal

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Recent Near miss

Unlabeled vial containing a

strong acid was poured into
an organic waste bottle
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Vapors were allowed to dissipate in

the hood prior to recapping the waste

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Housekeeping
Combating clutter

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Clutter / Housekeeping
A TIDY LAB IS A SAFER LAB.

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University of the Sciences in Philedelphia, Laboratory Housekeeping
http://www.usciences.edu/safety/lmanual/LSlabclean.htm

Housekeeping
To prevent accidents:
Dispose of unneeded and un-useable chemicals.
Dispose of unneeded equipment, glassware, papers, etc.
Find a place for all equipment glassware and chemicals,
and put them in their places.
Remove items blocking safety showers and eye washes.
Clean dirty dishes.
Resolve to tidy up your lab every week!
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Cleaning up the Lab: Housekeeping
http://www.cmu.edu/ehs/newsletters/lab-safety/Cleaning-up-the-Lab.html

Housekeeping

Proper Storage Procedures:

Store chemicals in approved chemical storage cabinets / refrigerators.
Dispose of chemicals that have not been used in > 10 years.
Dispose of chemicals with compromised containers.
Keep the lab clutter free.
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Dept. of Chem and Materials Science & Engineering, Univ. of Arizona,
Privy Press: Safety in Lab, Sept. 22, 2005

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Lab vs. Office

Good habits for keeping chemicals
where they belong

Safety outside the lab

1. Do not bring lab coats or gloves
into the office, hallways, elevators
and other public places.
2. Disinfect tables and chairs in the
office.
3. Do not carry uncovered
food/beverages between the office
and the lab.
4. Do not chew gum in the office and
then go into the lab.
5. Labcoats should be
laundered/changed frequently.
6. Wash hands before leaving the lab.

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DEHS Laboratory Safety Plan www.dehs.umn.edu/Docs/LSP_2012Final.docx

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Mobile Phones in the Lab

In the laboratory

Phone use in the lab

Phone uses:
Talk
Listen to
music
Check
messages
Lab timer
Calculator
Look up
information
on the
internet
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Risks: Transferring hazardous chemicals

phone

face

Phone use in the lab

Put the phone in a
plastic bag
Touch screen works!
screen is visible
Device is not in contact
with hazardous chemicals

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Dangers of using cell phones in lab

Cellular technology allows phones to have roles in data
collection and communication.
But are cell phones safe to have in the lab?
Consider:
1.
2.
3.

Cell phones have been shown to distract and endanger drivers. Can cell
phones distract scientists during critical tasks as well?
Cell phones are known to interfere with electronics. Is it possible that cell
phones can interfere with equipment being operated in the lab?
Cell phones carry 18 times more harmful bacteria than a toilet handle. Is it
hazardous to bring phones with harmful bacteria into lab environments?

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5 Potential Dangers of Using Cell Phones in the Lab. Sept 2010
http://www.labmanager.com/?articles.view/articleNo/1138/title/5-Potential-Dangers-of-Using-Cell-Phones-in-the-Lab/

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Working alone in the Lab

Working Alone in the Lab

Working alone in the lab
+ hazardous chemicals
special, greater potential hazards and risks
The risk of injury is increased and so is the risk of the
seriousness of the injury. Also, the injured person may not
be able to contact help in the event of an accident. These
are very serious problems.

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Working Alone in the Lab

If you must work alone :
Use the buddy system: dont work without
someone else knowing where you are and
what you are working on.
Make arrangements to check on each other
periodically.

Be smart:
Limit activity to certain hours (where people may be nearby)
Limit activity with certain materials.
Establish a system to contact help immediately
Be familiar with the chemistry (chemicals and equipment)
no new experiments!
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Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals (1995), Section 5.C.10
Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications (CPSMA)
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=4911

Working Alone in the Lab

Lab-Specific protocols/ consequences for
Graduate students
Undergraduate students

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Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals (1995), Section 5.C.10
Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications (CPSMA)
http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=4911

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Unattended Operations
Safe Overnight Procedure

Risks
If proper controls in place, overnight reactions no
more hazardous than during the day
However, risk higher when no one around to
address malfunction or prevent system alteration

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Recommendation
Hang laminated form on hood sash, near instruments
Include date, experiment duration, temp/process, hazards, contact info
Anna Sitek from DEHS working to provide template. Likely similar to:

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Recommendation
Hang laminated form on hood sash, near instruments
Include date, experiment duration, temp/process, hazards, contact info
Anna Sitek from DEHS working to provide template. Likely similar to:

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Recommendation
STOP,
Take 5form
Pre-task
Risk
Assessment:
Hang
laminated
on hood
sash,
near instruments
Include1.date,
experiment
temp/process,
hazards, contact info
Stop
andduration,
think through
task

2. Identify hazards
3. Implement controls
4. Check that all risks addressed
5. Do task safely

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Before Leaving for Vacation

Before Leaving for Vacation

Safety Precautions
Stop all reactions
Place products in sealed, LABELED vials and
store properly
Close the hood
Make sure hotplates are turned off
Walk through the lab and make sure all chemical
and waste bottles are capped and in secondary
containment
Preparing for Holiday Break. Environmental Health and Safety, Carneigie Melon University.
http://www.cmu.edu/ehs/newsletters/lab-safety/Preparing-Holiday-Break.html

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Before Leaving for Vacation

To make your return more pleasant:
Clean your hood and bench
Do the dishes
Make sure your lab journal and spectra binder
are up to date
Enjoy your break!

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Pregnancy and
Chemical Research
Identifying exposure,
assessing risk, and mitigating risk

Pregnancy and Chemical Research

Researchers in chemical labs who are
pregnant need to be aware of potential
health hazards to them and their fetus
Teratogens
Ionizing radiation
Infectious diseases

When a worker becomes aware of a

pregnancy, they should:
Identify potential exposure to
hazards
Consult resources regarding
those hazards
Develop risk mitigation
strategies

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. Directive 2007/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007
Kling, Jim Alone in Lab. Science Career Magazine 7 April 2006
<http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2006_04_07/nodoi.16787403986169116343>

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Identifying Exposure
Chemical
Teratogens

Biological
Infectious diseases

Physical

Examples of Known Teratogens

Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury
Benzene, Toluene, Xylene
Ethylene Oxide, Ethylene Glycol, Vinyl
Chloride
Keep in mind that exposure limits are
often several orders of magnitude lower
for pregnant women due to fetus
sensitivity. Exposure is especially
significant in the first 14 to 60 days of
pregnancy.

Noise
Radiation
Extreme cold/heat
Heavy lifting
Physical fatigue (standing or sitting too long)

University of Minnesota Chemical Hygiene Plan accessed 4 April 2013

http://www.chem.umn.edu/services/safety/tables/tabXVIII.htm
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. Directive 2007/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
20 June 2007

Assessing Risk
Consult at least 2-3 health sources regarding hazard
Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Understand amount and duration of exposure

Consider volumes, concentrations
Exposure testing is available through DEHS

Kling, Jim Alone in Lab. Science Career Magazine 7 April 2006

<http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2006_04_07/nodoi.167874039
86169116343>
MSDS for benzene

Mitigating Risk

Work with someone to develop a plan

to avoid exposure to hazards
Principle Investigator
Lab Safety Officer
DEHS Contact

You can choose to treat all chemicals

as potentially hazardous substances
Use engineering controls (hoods,
shields)
Always wear proper PPE; perhaps
increase frequency of glove changes,
consider splash apron, etc.
When in doubt, ask

Dicks, Lynn The Top 5 Challenges for Pregnant Scientists. Science Career Magazine 7 April 2006
<http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2006_04_07/n
odoi.10636024449169885694>

Pregnant workers who

declare their pregnancy
have a right to request
accommodation to avoid
exposure to reproductive
hazards

Additional Resources
Science Careers magazine feature articles on Pregnancy & the Lab
http://
sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2006_04_07/nod
oi.14914624199943288521

1992 European Directive on pregnant women and new mothers (law in

European Union, helpful ideas for discussing risk mitigation with
superiors)
https://osha.europa.eu/data/legislation/10

Departmental Chemical Hygiene Plan

http://www.chem.umn.edu/services/safety/ChemHygPlan.html

International Labor Organization Reproductive Health Hazards Module

(includes more comprehensive teratogen list)
http://actrav.itcilo.org/actrav-english/telearn/osh/rep/prod.htm

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Ergonomics

Ergonomics
The science of designing and
organizing equipment such that
people use the equipment
safely and efficiently, with the
ultimate goal of minimizing risk
factors for injury caused over
time.
Equipment = chairs, bench tops,
storage containers,
instrumentation, pipettes, etc.

Repetition

Force

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Teachworth, Erin. Ergonomics At the Dow Chemical Company. The
Dow Chemical Company. Powerpoint presentation. June 2012

Duration

Posture

Ergonomics, General Rules

Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break
Running a column switch between standing and sitting
Sitting at a desk typing stand up and stretch
Pipetting switch hands

Early detection of ergonomic injuries

If you have persistent pain (over one or two days), visit a doctor

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Teachworth, Erin. Ergonomics At the Dow Chemical Company. The Dow
Chemical Company. Powerpoint presentation. June 2012

Ergonomics
What specific ergonomic topics should
our lab consider?
(Brainstorm with group and
then cover these topics in future safety moments)

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Office Chair Ergonomics

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Ergonomics. St Kilda Road Chiropractic. Melbourne, AU.
http://www.stkildaroadchiropractic.com.au/images/posture.jpg

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Making Adjustments
3. Add books or
a box to adjust
screen height

1. Adjust seat height so

that forearms are
parallel to the ground
2. Add a cushion for
lower back support

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4. Use a foot rest,

if necessary

Ergonomics. St Kilda Road Chiropractic. Melbourne, AU.

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Lab Bench & Hood Ergonomics

When standing
Wear comfortable (and safe!) shoes
Is anti-fatigue matting available?
Switch positions by propping foot up on a stool

When seated
Work at a bench cut-out
Maintain proper posture
Do not over-reach

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Lab Bench & Hood Ergonomics

Avoid resting arms on hard surfaces or sharp
edges
Always take mini-breaks (20-30 seconds) every
20 minutes
Rotate between tasks to work both efficiently
and ergonomically

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Lab Ergonomics Suggestions

1. Start with proper attire
- Especially shoes!

2. Pay attention to posture

- Can help avoid fatigue

3. Reduce back strain

- Consider using a lab mat when standing for long periods

4. Embrace the mini break

- Plan stretch breaks or change tasks when your muscles get tired to
avoid strain or making mistakes

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Central Science webpage. Accessed April 7, 2014. <http://cenblog.org/the-safetyzone/2014/03/boost-your-lab-ergonomics-iq/>
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Stop Work Authority

Stop Work Authority

What it is:
Gives personnel the authority and responsibility to
require that work be stopped when a dangerous
situation is observed.
Levels of stop work authority:
1. Level I: Immediate correction (e.g. safety glasses).
2. Level II: Delayed correction (if a solution is not
immediately apparent, the work must be
suspended until solution is found).
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From Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
http://safetywiki.pppl.wikispaces.net/Stop+Work+Authority

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Stop Work Authority

FLOWCHART:

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Adapted from Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility document 3330 Stop
Work and Re-Start for Safety Program
http://www.jlab.org/ehs/ehsmanual/3330.htm

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Stop Work Authority

Avoid confrontation: Ask questions such as
Dont you think you should be wearing safety
glasses? or Did you take a look at the safety
protocol? instead of confrontation.
If you cannot deal with the situation by yourself,
bring it to Garretts/Michaels attention.
Always make sure the incident is recorded in
some way.
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From Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
http://safetywiki.pppl.wikispaces.net/Stop+Work+Authority

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Stop Work Authority

Low risk:
1. No lab coat
2. No gloves
. High risk:
1. No safety glasses
2. Safety protocol for HF hood not followed
3. Safety protocol for RTP not followed

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Stop Work Authority

DID YOU KNOW

SOMETIMES THE MOST IMPORTANT

WORK YOU CAN
DO IS TO STOP WORKING.
If youre working and you see a process that is not being followed
correctly, or if you notice at-risk behavior going on, take the
initiative and call a quick time-out. Then confer with your
workmates to make sure everyone knows the safe way to continue.
Executing Stop Work Authority to right safety wrongs and
catch potential unsafe action before it actually happens is not
only responsible, its also effective. In fact, in the oil and gas
industry, its been one of the most successful approaches to
safety in the last decade.

Empower the people around you. Encourage them to watch for

unsafe conditions or processes, and when its necessary, stop the
job until it can be done safely.

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At Halliburton, solving customer challenges is second only to keeping everyone

safe and healthy. You can find more safety tips at www.halliburton.com/HSE.

Safety Moment Subject suggested by: Brent Johnson, Halliburton Employee

2012 Halliburton. All rights reserved.

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Stop Work Authority

RECOMMENDATIONS
Put up a poster in the lab about the Stop Work
Authority.
Serious safety violations could be logged in the
websites database.
Near-miss situations should be treated as
though they are serious offenses.

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Discussing Safety
with Coworkers

Unsafe Coworker
Safety is a priority for everyone, but lapses occur
Confronting coworkers can feel uncomfortable
Remind yourself: addressing the issue as soon as possible will improve
safety for you, your coworker, and the whole group
Stop Work Authority gives personnel right to stop unsafe work

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Before Speaking Up
1. Define the problem
Be able to articulate the unsafe action to your coworker
Speak respectfully (without anger or annoyance)

2. Evaluate Cause
Is there a reason they chose the less-safe option?
If you dont know, ask

3. Offer safer alternative

Calling out unsafe action = good; providing an alternative = better
Offer a reference to the correct procedure

4. If unsafe behavior persists

Recruit fellow co-workers, then senior/respected co-workers, PI, DEHS
(anonymous LER forms: <http://www.jst.umn.edu/incident.html>)

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Initiating Conversation
Address coworker as soon as lab work allows
Be considerate when interrupting lab work
Be in control of your emotions (avoid anger or annoyance)

Use a calm, quiet, and confident voice

Try asking a question about what theyre doing, rather than
making a statement that what theyre doing is wrong
Ex. What are you working on? Can I help you?

When in doubt, use I statements

Recruit others only if you cannot address issue on your own

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If Conflict Occurs
*Once reported to PI, matter may be out of your hands
Owe it to your reputation to handle the matter respectfully from
beginning
Resources for conflict resolution:
1. Non-confrontational Communication with Co-workers
http://work.chron.com/nonconfrontational-communication-coworkers-8667.html

2. Conflict Resolution at Work for Dummies

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/conflict-resolution-at-work-for-dummies-cheat-shee.html

3. UMN Student Conflict Resolution Center

http://www.sos.umn.edu/

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Wash
your
hands!

Hand washing
Even if you are wearing gloves, WASH YOUR HANDS before
leaving the laboratory and periodically while working.

Prevent transfer of chemicals to other parts of the body

That penetrated through gloves
From contaminated protective clothing

Safeguard against exposure to toxic chemicals or biological agents

If taking break from lab work, WASH YOUR HANDS

Getting a drink
Eating lunch
Using the restroom

Laboratory Safety. Clayton State University, Environmental Health and Safety.

Accessed 8 Jan 2014. http://www.clayton.edu/ehs/Lab-Safety

Going into the office

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Going to a different laboratory or characterization facility

Proper Hand Washing

Hand washing.. WashingHands.net. Accessed 8 Jan 2014.

http://www.washinghands.net/how-to-wash-your-hands.php
Hand-washing: Dos and Donts. Mayo Clinic. Accessed 8 Jan 2013.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/hand-washing/art-20046253

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R.A.M.P. up for Safety

Four Principles of Safety

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Quantifiable Progress
Recap of JST Peer Lab
Walkthrough Results (20122014)

Peer Lab Walkthroughs

Small teams of LSOs walk through labs biannually
Check safety items such as:

Clear lab signage

LSO- Lab Safety Officer

Capped waste

Labeled samples

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Percentage of Labs
Audited

Peer Lab Walkthroughs

Measure increase in
compliance

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Percentage of Labs
Audited

Peer Lab Walkthroughs

Measure increase in
compliance

Identify areas to improve

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Training Records
Excerpts from LSO training, Jan.
2014

Record Keeping

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Record Keeping
What Records to Keep?
General Lab Safety Training
DEHS Annual Safety Training

...these two are the bare minimum

Lab Specific Training

LSO Training
Ensure that LSO duties are clearly communicated to an incoming LSO

Record Keeping
General Lab Safety Training (page 24)

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Record Keeping
DEHS Annual Safety Training (page 20 23)

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Preventing Trips and Falls

Preventing Trips and Falls

Lookout for water, grease, oil, dust, soap, or debris on floor
Beware tripping hazards such as extension cords, tools,
carts, boxes
Walk where youre supposed to walk
-no shortcuts through machine areas
-dont crowd spaces being used by other people
Do not use unsteady stools or chairs when reaching shelves
http://www.scribd.com/doc/25071070/Safety-Moment-Slips-Falls

Safe Lifting

Safe Lifting

Size up the load

Ask for help if needed
Get a good grip
Keep the load close to your body
Keep your balance with footwork
Lift with your legs
Dont twist your body

http://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/hrs/employee_health_and_safety/safety_moments/abcs_of_he
avy_lifting.pdf

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Available Resources

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DEHS Contact
Anna Sitek (Englund)
E-mail: engl0131@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 625-8925
Office W-147 Boynton

Research Safety Specialist assigned to our

department, and newly-created DEHS safety
contact for our entire college.
She will serve as a member of our department
Safety Committee and will work with the JST.
Feel free to contact her with any questions!
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JST website
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Dow Safety Academy

http://safety.dow.com/

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