University of South Florida

Laboratory Safety & Hazardous Waste

Objectives

To provide safety guidelines for all those working in USF laboratories

Make aware of hazardous waste and accident management procedures

Provide resources to aid in safety concerns

Safety Starts with YOU! Be aware of the chemicals you are using Know your surroundings Participate in safety trainings Understand the Chemical Hygiene Plan Standard Operating Procedures

How Do We Help You?

Lab Reviews Semi Annually Assist with corrections on site

“REMIND YOU NOT FINE YOU”

Keep It Clean!

Keep Pathways Unobstructed Clean Work Areas Regularly

Personal Safety

Wash Hands Periodically No Hand Sanitizers No Eating, Drinking, Cosmetics in

Lab

Lab DO’s and DON’Ts

WORK WITH A BUDDY! Use mechanical pipetting Do Not leave hot plates unattended Wear appropriate clothing

Personal Protective Equipment Goggles Gloves Lab Coats

Know what you are working with

Know the dexterity of your gloves

Check your MSDS sheets

Glass and Sharps

Designate Broken Glass container Don’t overflow Sharps container

Chemical Exposure

Chemical Hazard Classes

Flammables

Oxidizers

Corrosives

Poisons/Toxins

Gas Cylinder Safety

Proper storage Upright Secured to Permanent

Fixture Cool Ventilated Area No oxidizers near

flammables

Gas Cylinders

NFPA Label

Labeling Procedures

Label EVERYTHING! Include Full Name of Each Chemical

Chemical Storage

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H.I.T.S

Hazardous Inventory Tracking System

Waste pick up Waste supplies Chemical Inventory and MSDS sheets