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## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 ## Respiratory protective devices - 21-8 If it is not reasonably practicable to reduce a worker's personal exposure to a chemical substance or biological substance to the contamination limit set out in Table 18 of the Appendix, an employer shall provide an approved respiratory protective device that meets the requirements of Part 7 and require the worker to use it. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s21-8. ## Accumulations, spills and leaks - 21-9 If there is a possibility of an accumulation, spill or leak of a chemical substance or biological substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a worker at a place of employment, an employer: - (a) in consultation with the committee, shall develop written emergency procedures to be implemented in the event of an accumulation, spill or leak; - (b) shall make readily available for reference by workers a copy of the emergency procedures developed pursuant to clause (a); - (c) shall ensure that each worker is trained in and implements any of the emergency procedures developed pursuant to clause (a) that: - (i) require the involvement of the worker; or - (ii) are necessary to protect the health or safety of the worker; - (d) shall ensure that competent persons, equipment, supplies and personal protective equipment are available for the prompt, safe and effective containment, neutralizing and decontamination of any accumulation, spill or leak; and - (e) shall ensure that the emergency procedures developed pursuant to clause (a) are implemented in the event of an accumulation, spill or leak. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s21-9. ## Report of worker's exposure - 21-10 (1) If an accumulation, spill or leak of a chemical substance or biological substance listed in Table 16 or 17 of the Appendix occurs and results in the exposure of a worker to the chemical substance or biological substance to an extent that may affect the health or safety of…

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Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division ## NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING CHEMICAL HYGIENE IN LABORATORIES - (11) Handling violent behavior in the workplace; and - (12) First-aid and CPR training, including automated external defibrillator training if available. It is prudent that laboratory personnel are also trained in how to respond to short-term, longterm and large-scale emergencies. Laboratory security can play a role in reducing the likelihood of some emergencies and assisting in preparation and response for others. Every institution, department, and individual laboratory should consider having an emergency preparedness plan. The level of detail of the plan will vary depending on the function of the group and institutional planning efforts already in place. Emergency planning is a dynamic process. As personnel, operations, and events change, plans will need to be updated and modified. To determine the type and level of emergency planning needed, laboratory personnel need to perform a vulnerability assessment. Periodic drills to assist in training and evaluation of the emergency plan are recommended as part of the training program. ## H. Emergency Procedures - (1) Fire alarm policy. Most organizations use fire alarms whenever a building needs to be evacuated-for any reason. When a fire alarm sounds in the facility, evacuate immediately after extinguishing all equipment flames. Check on and assist others who may require help evacuating. - (2) Emergency safety equipment. The following safety elements should be met: - a. A written emergency action plan has been provided to workers; - b. Fire extinguishers, eyewash units, and safety showers are available and tested on a regular basis; and - c. Fire blankets, first-aid equipment, fire alarms, and telephones are available and accessible. - (3) Chemical spills. Workers should contact the CHO or EHS office for instructions before cleaning up a chemical spil…

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Division 2 AO 3-2019 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division If a spill of appreciable quantity occurs, leave the area quickly unless you have specific emergency duties. Do not touch spilled material. Designated persons may stop the leak and shut off ignition sources if these procedures can be done without risk. Designated persons should isolate the hazard area and deny entry except for necessary people protected by suitable protective clothing and respirators adequate for the exposure. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Do not smoke, and prohibit all flames or flares in the hazard area. Special Firefighting Procedures: Learn procedures and responsibilities in the event of a fire in your workplace. Become familiar with the appropriate equipment and supplies and their location. In firefighting, withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of storage tank due to fire. ## Spill, Leak, and Disposal Procedures Occupational Spill: For small containers, place the leaking container in a well-ventilated area. Take up small spills with absorbent material and place the waste into properly labeled containers for later disposal. For larger spills, dike the spill to minimize contamination and facilitate salvage or disposal. You may be able to neutralize the spill with sodium hydroxide or sodium sulfite. Your employer must comply with EPA rules regarding the clean-up of toxic waste and notify state and local authorities, if required. If the spill is greater than 1,000 lb/day, it is reportable under EPA's Superfund legislation. Waste Disposal: Your employer must dispose of waste containing formaldehyde in accordance with applicable local, state, and Federal law and in a manner that minimizes exposure of employees at the site and of the clean-up crew. ## Monitoring and Measurement Procedures Monitoring Requirements: If your exposure to formaldehyde exceeds the 0.5 ppm action level or the 2 pp…

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## NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING CHEMICAL HYGIENE IN LABORATORIES Determine the physical and health hazards associated with chemicals before working with them. This determination may involve consulting literature references, laboratory chemical safety summaries (LCSSs), SDSs, or other reference materials. Consider how the chemicals will be processed and determine whether the changing states or forms will change the nature of the hazard. Review your plan, operating limits, chemical evaluations and detailed risk assessment with other chemists, especially those with experience with similar materials and protocols. Before working with chemicals, know your facility's policies and procedures for how to handle an accidental spill or fire. Emergency telephone numbers should be posted in a prominent area. Know the location of all safety equipment and the nearest fire alarm and telephone. ## 3. Adhere to the Hierarchy of Controls The hierarchy of controls prioritizes intervention strategies based on the premise that the best way to control a hazard is to systematically remove it from the workplace, rather than relying on employees to reduce their exposure. The types of measures that may be used to protect employees (listed from most effective to least effective) are: engineering controls, administrative controls, work practices, and PPE. Engineering controls, such as chemical hoods, physically separate the employee from the hazard. Administrative controls, such as employee scheduling, are established by management to help minimize the employees' exposure time to hazardous chemicals. Work practice controls are tasks that are performed in a designated way to minimize or eliminate hazards. Personal protective equipment and apparel are additional protection provided under special circumstances and when exposure is unavoidable. Face and eye protection is necessary to prevent ingestion and skin absorption of hazardous chemicals. At a minimum, safety glas…

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## SUBSTANCE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR CADMIUM ## B. Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Data. ## 1. Fire. Fire and Explosion Hazards: Negligible fire and negligible explosion hazard in dust form when exposed to heat or flame. Flash point: Nonflammable. Extinguishing media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam. ## 2. Reactivity. Conditions contributing to instability: Generally stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Incompatibilities: Bromine triflouride rapidly attacks cadmium chloride. A mixture of potassium and cadmium chloride may produce a strong explosion on impact. Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may release toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride, chloride, chlorine or oxides of cadmium. ## C. Spill Leak and Disposal Procedures. - 1. Steps to be taken if the materials is released or spilled. Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. For small, dry spills, with a clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover. Move containers from spill area. For larger spills, dike far ahead of spill for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away. Isolate hazard and deny entry. The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Section 304 requires that a release equal to or greater than the reportable quantity for this substance (100 pounds) must be immediately reported to the local emergency planning committee, the state emergency response commission, and the National Response Center (800) 4248802; in Washington, DC Metropolitan area (202) 426-2675. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin Order 1-1993, f. 1/22/93, ef. 1/22/93.