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# F. Safety Recommendations-Physical Hazards (cont.) (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 spill. All SDS and label instructions should be followed, and appropriate PPE should be worn during spill cleanup. (4) Accident procedures. In the event of an accident, immediately notify appropriate personnel and local emergency responders. Provide an SDS of any chemical involved to the attending physician. Complete an accident report and submit it to the appropriate office or individual within 24 hours. (5) Employee safety training program. New workers should attend safety training before they begin any activities. Additional training should be provided when they advance in their duties or are required to perform a task for the first time. Training documents should be recorded and maintained. Training should include hands-on instruction of how to use safety equipment appropriately. (6) Conduct drills. Practice building evacuations, including the use of alternate routes. Practice shelter-in-place, including plans for extended stays. Walk the fastest route from your work area to the nearest fire alarm, emergency eye wash and emergency shower. Learn how each is activated. In the excitement of an actual emergency, people rely on what they learned from drills, practice and trainin…

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# Safety and health program. Note to (b): Safety and health programs developed and implemented to meet other Federal, state, or local regulations are considered acceptable in meeting this requirement if they cover or are modified to cover the topics required in this paragraph. An additional or separate safety and health program is not required by this paragraph. 1910.120(b)(1) ## General. 1910.120(b)(1)(i) Employers shall develop and implement a written safety and health program for their employees involved in hazardous waste operations. The program shall be designed to identify, evaluate, and control safety and health hazards, and provide for emergency response for hazardous waste operations. - 1910.120(b)(1)(ii) - The written safety and health program shall incorporate the following: 1910.120(b)(1)(ii)(A) - An organizational structure; 1910.120(b)(1)(ii)(B) A comprehensive workplan; 1910.120(b)(1)(ii)(C) A site-specific safety and health plan which need not repeat the employer's standard operating procedures required in paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(F) of this section; 1910.120(b)(1)(ii)(D) The safety and health training program; 1910.120(b)(1)(ii)(E) The medical surveillance program; - 1910.120(b)(1)(ii)(F) The employer's standard operating procedures for safety and health; and 1910.120(b)(1)(ii)(G)

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# F. Safety Recommendations-Physical Hazards (cont.) I. Laboratory Security - Laboratory security has evolved in the past decade, reducing the likelihood of some emergencies and assisting in preparation and response for others. Most security measures are based on the laboratory's vulnerability. Risks to laboratory security include, but are not limited to: (1) Theft or diversion of chemicals, biologicals, and radioactive or proprietary materials, mission-critical or high-value equipment; (2) Threats from activist groups; (3) Intentional release of, or exposure to, hazardous materials; (4) Sabotage or vandalism of chemicals or high-value equipment; (5) Loss or release of sensitive information; and (6) Rogue work or unauthorized laboratory experimentation. Security systems in the laboratory are used to detect and respond to a security breach, or a potential security breach, as well as to delay criminal activity by imposing multiple layered barriers of increasing stringency. A good laboratory security system will increase overall safety for laboratory personnel and the public, improve emergency preparedness by assisting with preplanning, and lower the organization's liability by incorporating more rigorous planning, staffing, training, and command systems and implementing emergency communications protocols, drills, background checks, card access systems, video surveillance, and other measures. The security plan should clearly delineate response to security issues, including the coordination of institution and laboratory personnel with both internal and external responders. [76 FR [redacted postal code], June 8, 2011; 77 FR [redacted postal code], March 26, 2012; 78 FR 4325, Jan. 22, 2013] Scroll to Top + OSHA Standards Enforcement Topics Media Center Contact Us Submit Feedback

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# F. Safety Recommendations-Physical Hazards (cont.) (2) Emergency shutdown procedures-equipment shutdown and materials that should be stored safely; (3) Communications during an emergency-what to expect, how to report, where to call or look for information; (4) How and when to use a fire extinguisher; (5) Security issues-preventing tailgating and unauthorized access; (6) Protocol for absences due to travel restrictions or illness; (7) Safe practices for power outage; (8) Shelter in place-when it is appropriate; (9) Handling suspicious mail or phone calls; (10) Laboratory-specific protocols relating to emergency planning and response; (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, long- term 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 Submit Feedback