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1. You open a flammable storage cabinet when a bottle falls and breaks. Without knowing the content, who should you contact? A. B. C. D.

Email a member of Tufts Environmental Health and Safety Contact Tufts University Police at x66911 Contact Tufts University Facilities Services Contact Tufts Environmental Health and Safety main number at x63615

2. The Accident/Incident Form that is located in the TEHS website, should be completed when? A. B. C. D.

An individual trips and injures their arm A chemical is spilled but there are no injuries A small fire occurs in a fume hood damaging equipment All of the above

3. Recent revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard has required manufacturers to develop new chemical information sheets that are consistent and contain sixteen sections. Moving forward, what will these documents be called? A. B. C. D.

Material Safety Data Sheets Safety Cards Health and Safety Data Sheets Safety Data Sheets

4. While working at a laboratory fume hood with glacial acetic acid, lab personnel should wear? A. B. C. D.

Protective gloves Safety goggles/glasses Protective garment (lab coat) All of the above

5. Who is responsible for providing task specific training prior to beginning work in a laboratory? A. B. C. D.

The employee Tufts Environmental Health and Safety The PI/Supervisor All of the Above

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6. What should you do when you locate a damaged electrical cord? A. B. C. D.

Don’t use (or stop using) the equipment Tag/label the equipment “UNSAFE - DO NOT USE” and describe the problem Notify your supervisor All of the above

7. How often should a satellite accumulation area (SAA) be inspected by laboratory personnel? A. B. C. D.

Monthly Weekly Daily Never

8. A satellite accumulation area (SAA) should consist of? A. B. C. D.

Hazardous Waste Labels Secondary Containment Bin Satellite Accumulation Area Sign All of the Above

9. Liquid Nitrogen and dry ice should not be stored in? A. B. C. D.

Common Equipment Laboratories Main Laboratories Walk-in Cold Rooms All of the Above

10. You are planning a procedure involving Sodium azide, which is classified as a particularly hazardous chemical. Working with Sodium azide requires? A. B. C. D.

Notifying colleagues working in the immediate area Working with Tufts Environmental Health and Safety to develop a safety plan Working in designated areas, such as a chemical fume hood All of the Above

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Topics EHS Introduction Emergency Response & General Safety Chemical Hygiene Hazardous Chemical Waste (RCRA) Universal Waste Awareness Mercury Management DEA Controlled Substances Hazardous Material Shipping Awareness

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) INTRODUCTION WEBSITE: HTTP://PUBLICSAFETY.TUFTS.EDU/EHS

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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) •Kathryn Craig - Chemical Safety Officer

x6-2919

•Jason Erbach – Environmental Manager

x6-2797

•Darin Goodwin – Lab Safety Support Officer

x6-2426

•Thomas Kelley - Campus EHS Manager

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•Stephen Larson - Director

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•Peter Nowak - Campus EHS Manager

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•Christopher Rock - Campus EHS Manager

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•Shaun Savage - Assistant Director

x6-0397

•Geoffrey Sirr - Radiation Safety Officer

x6-3450

•Natalie Viernes - Administrative Coordinator

x6-3615

Common EHS Partners •Biosafety

–Office of the Vice Provost

•Counsel •Emergency Management •Facilities Services •Fire Marshal

•Human Resources •Police •Public Relations •Risk Management

EHS Program Areas •Chemical Safety –Hazardous Material Shipping

•Environmental Management –Hazardous Waste Management

•Ergonomics •Indoor Air Quality

•Laboratory Safety •Non-Laboratory Safety –Facility & Construction Safety

•Occupational Medicine Services •Public Health •Radiation Safety

For each Program Area, EHS oversees Accident and Incident Recording and Investigation.

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Contacting EHS Non-Emergencies: • Boston - Posner Hall • Grafton - Central Service Building • Medford - Dowling Hall • Individual Extensions • Tufts E-mail • Tufts EHS Website • EHS Main Number x63615

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & GENERAL SAFETY

Emergency Response EMERGENCY 617-627-6911 X66911 From a campus phone

FIRE on the Boston Health Science and SMFA at Tufts Campuses 911

Off-campus emergencies 911

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Emergency Response For additional information, review the Tufts Emergency Response Guide at http://emergency.tufts.edu/guide/

Emergency Evacuation 1. Unless otherwise instructed by police or emergency personnel, evacuate when the alarm sounds. 2. Without jeopardizing personal safety, shut off equipment. 3. Proceed to the closest exit while closing lab/office doors behind you. Note: Do not use elevators. 4. Exit the building and proceed to the designated area of gathering away from the building. 5. Do not re-enter the building until authorized.

Accident/Incident Reporting Accident/Incident Report Form: • Complete as soon after the accident/incident as possible. • Includes: injuries, exposures, near miss or property damage. • Includes: accident or incident on Tufts property or Tufts approved/sponsored event on or off campus. Forms located on EHS website at: http://publicsafety.tufts.edu/ehs/accident-and-incident-reporting-attufts-university/

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General Fire Safety • Assure egress pathways, fire alarms, extinguishers and other safety equipment are free from obstructions. • Avoid excessive storage of paper, boxes, and other combustible items. • Assure items are not stored within 18” of sprinkler heads. • Replace damaged Bunsen burner tubing.

General Electrical Safety • Confirm outlets immediately adjacent to sinks, wet areas and outdoors have ground fault interrupters (GFCI’s). • Assure electrical cords are not draped over lights, doorways or walkways. • Assure damaged or altered electrical cords are removed from service and professionally repaired. Inspect prior to use! • Use extension cords on a temporary basis. • Assure powerstrips are not chained together.

CHEMICAL HYGIENE

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Chemical Hygiene

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enacted the Occupational Exposure to Chemicals in Laboratories Standard in 1990. This standard applies to all employees engaged in the laboratory use of hazardous chemicals at Tufts University. 29CFR1910.1450

Responsibilities EHS: •Develop/maintain program. •Provide general initial & refresher training (online or lecture). •When requested, provide technical information and recommendations. Supervisors: •Assure direct reports complete EHS delivered training. •Train direct reports on specific job hazards prior to beginning work. •Notify EHS of the use and acquisition of hazardous materials via an updated inventory.

Responsibilities Employees: •Adhere to established safety policies/procedures and to conduct operations in a safe manner. • Storage of Material • Ventilation • Personal Protective Equipment •Report unsafe conditions to your Supervisor, EHS or through the Anonymous Reporting Link (EHS website). •Report injuries or illnesses to your Supervisor and complete Employer’s First Report of Injury and Accident/Incident Report Form (EHS website).

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Know Your Work Environment! Do you know where the… • Emergency activation devices such as phones and fire alarms are? • Two closest exit stairwells are? • First aid kit/supplies are? • Nearest spill kit is? Do you know what material can safely be picked up? • Nearest safety shower and eyewash are? Do you know how to activate and use these devices? • Nearest fire extinguishers are? Have you been trained on how to use this equipment?

Labeling A supplier/manufacturer must provide: •Product identifier/name •Supplier/manufacturer information •Signal words “warning” or “danger” •Hazard & precautionary statement(s) •Pictogram(s)

In-house personnel must provide:

•Product identifier/name •Signal words “warning” or “danger” •Hazard & precautionary statement(s)

Pictograms

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) A supplier/manufacturer must provide an SDS • Consists of product information • Sixteen standardized sections

Locating an SDS: • Hardcopy provided with shipment • Contacting supplier/manufacturer • Supplier/manufacturers website, search engines, EHS

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Signs Signs can note hazards that are specific to a cabinet, area, lab or other room. Note: A new Lab Caution Sign will begin to be implemented in 2015.

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NFPA Fire Diamond

Signs

Note: A new Lab Caution Sign will begin to be implemented in 2015-2016.

Health Hazards •Acute Toxicity •Skin Corrosion/Irritation •Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation •Respiratory or Skin Sensitization •Germ Cell Mutagenicity •Carcinogenicity •Reproductive Toxicity •Specific Target Organ Toxicity-Single Exposure •Specific Target Organ Toxicity-Repeated Exposure •Aspiration Hazard

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Physical Hazards •Explosives •Flammable Gases •Flammable Aerosols •Flammable Liquids •Flammable Solids •Oxidizing Liquids •Oxidizing Solids •Oxidizing Gases •Self-Reactive Chemicals •Pyrophoric Liquids •Pyrophoric Solids

•Self-Heating Chemicals •Organic Peroxides •Corrosive to Metals •Gases Under Pressure •Contact with Water Emits Flammable Gas

Exposure Routes Primary routes of exposure: •Ingestion •Dermal Absorption •Inhalation •Injection

“Exposures can be controlled or eliminated by understanding the properties of chemicals in use. Utilizing protective equipment, ppe and/or substituting lesshazardous chemicals are examples.”

Chemical Fume Hoods • Biosafety cabinets are not chemical fume hoods. • Assure that the hood has passed annual certification (check certification label). • Assure that the hood is functioning correctly (check flow alarm). • Avoid raising the sash above the sash height (check inspection label). • Position work well within the hood (8-10inch). • Minimize storage inside the fume hood. • Never stick your head inside the fume hood. • Minimize fast movement at the hoods opening. • Never leave experiments unattended.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) •PPE is not a substitute for engineering controls and or poor work practices. •Perform hazard assessment prior to wearing ppe •Train on the use, limitations, storage and maintenance prior to wearing ppe. •Provide at no expense to the employee. •Wear only in the work area. –Avoid classrooms, lunchroom, elevators.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Gloves: • No one glove type is best for all chemicals. • Choose the glove with the lowest permeability. • Manufacturer glove compatibility charts • Safety Data Sheets • EHS • Inspect disposable and reusable gloves prior to use. • Remove and dispose gloves appropriately to avoid exposure.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Goggles/Glasses:

• Assure eye protection is appropriate for the hazard. • Goggles and/or face shields may be needed instead of safety glasses. • Prescription glasses are not enough to protect against chemical splashes and flying debris. Instead use prescription safety glasses.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lab Coats:

• Lab coats, coveralls, or aprons should be worn in the lab and be selected according to the potential hazard(s). –Reusable or Disposable –Cotton/Poly –100% Cotton –Nomex –Treated Coats with flame retardant • Laundry services provided for reusable coats. • Dispose disposable coats in trash unless saturated with chemicals. • Consult your supervisor and refer to the manufacturer instructions and general guidance on the EHS website.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respirators: •Confirm the respirator is appropriate for the hazard. •Assure you are medically cleared. •Undergo initial and annual fit testing. •Wear respirator correctly. •Discard respirator after use. •Notify your supervisor of any changes such as major weight gain/loss, dental work or facial scaring.

General Lab Hygiene •Assure food, drinks, cosmetics, medications are not stored or consumed in the clinic/laboratory. •Assure evidence (wrappers, utensils, empty mugs) of food, drinks, cosmetics, medications are not in the clinic/laboratory. •Assure open toe shoes are not worn in a clinic/laboratory. •Assure loose clothing, jewelry and long hair are confined. •Assure mouth pipetting is not performed. •Wash hands after work. •Clean work areas and assure janitorial duties are being performed.

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Chemical Storage • Store on secure shelving and cabinets. – – – –

Avoid Avoid Avoid Avoid

storing storing storing storing

hazardous chemicals above “eye-level”. chemicals under sinks. chemicals on the floor or in high traffic paths. chemicals on their sides.

• Store by compatibility and hazards. – Segregate using cabinets or bins. – Segregate acids near bases. – Segregate organic acids near inorganic acids. – Segregate oxidizing chemicals and flammables. – Segregate by hazards first, then alphabetically.

Chemical Storage • Flammable Chemicals: – Store away from potential ignition sources. – Store in small volumes (max volume defined by code) – Store in an approved storage cabinet with appropriate signage (Flammable-Keep Fire Away). – Store in refrigerators or freezers that are flammable proof or explosion proof.

• Corrosive Chemicals: – If available, corrosive chemicals should be stored in a corrosive cabinet. Cabinets have liners and contain appropriate signage (Caution Corrosive). – If not available, use of a secondary bin located in a wood cabinet is preferred.

Explosive & Unstable Chemicals • Peroxides are one of the most hazardous classes of chemicals routinely handled in the laboratory because they, over time, present unusual stability problems that can form explosive peroxides or an explosive polymerization reaction. Shock, friction (just moving the container) or heat or may cause an unexpected explosion. • All peroxide-forming compounds should be labeled with date received and date first opened. • For common peroxide formers, guidance on recommended shelf life and time interval for peroxide evaluation are in the Tufts Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Commonly known peroxide formers in the laboratories: Diethyl ether, Tetrahydrofuran, Cyclohexene, 1,4 Dioxane

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High Hazard Chemicals •Chemicals that are acutely hazardous require additional precautions. See EHS website, “chemical hygiene,” for criteria. •Alert neighboring colleagues that you will be working with a particular chemical. •Work only in areas such as fume hoods that are designated and designed for use of these chemicals. •With the assistance of EHS, lab personnel must develop safety plans for these chemicals. A safety plan outlines the process, hazards, personal protective equipment, controls, handling and storage requirements, disposal requirements and emergency instructions.

Compressed Gas Cylinders • Store upright and position as to avoid being hit or pushed. • Secure around the mid section using a stand, strap or chain. One strap or chain should not support more than three cylinders. • Contain a protective cap when not in use or during transport. • Use a cart with securing strap for transport. Never, drag, roll or slide a cylinder. • Store away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, water, excessive humidity, ignition sources, corrosives and flammables. • Store in well ventilated areas. • Use correct regulator and for flammable gas a flashback arrestor. • Close valve when complete.

Cryogenic Liquids • Remove hand jewelry. • Wear adequate ppe.

– Goggles/glasses and face shield – Heat resistant gloves

• Store dry ice, liquid nitrogen and other liquefied gases in well-ventilated areas (Do not store in walk-in cold rooms, as these are not ventilated). • Seal sample tubes tightly before storing in liquid nitrogen. Improper sealing of tubes can cause an explosion upon removal from liquid nitrogen temperatures. • Dispose of material properly (Do not dispose down the sink).

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Lab Inspections •Internal inspection program focused on: –Eliminating/mitigating hazards –Assuring compliance –Educating personnel –Assisting personnel

•Conducted announced. •Conducted annually by EHS. •Report provided to principal investigators/supervisors. •Deficiencies require follow-up response from lab. •Results reported to individual Safety Committees for each school as well as the Executive Risk and Compliance Committee appointed by President Tony Monaco. •Blank form located on EHS website.

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WASTE (RCRA)

Hazardous Chemical Waste (RCRA) •Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR 260-281 oResource Conservation Recovery Act, RCRA, 1976 oHazardous and Solid Waste Amendments, 1984 •MA Department of Environmental Protection 310 CMR 30.00 •Tufts University Internal Policy

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Enforcement of RCRA •Violation of federal or state regulations can result in fines of $37,500 per violation. • Boston University $2.2 million • University of New Hampshire $308,000 • University of Rhode Island $800,000 • Massachusetts Institute of Technology $400,000 • Brown University $367,154 • Maine Community College System $238,225 • Plymouth State University $171,050

•Professor Daniel Storm, Washington State • Facing $250,000 and 5years in prison

What Chemicals are Regulated? •Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) •Listed Waste •Characteristics: •Ignitable (Flashpoints below 140˚F) •Corrosive (pH 2 or below & 12.5 or higher) •Toxic (Fail TCLP Testing) •Reactive (Unstable, capable of violent chemical change)

•MA Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP) •University Policy (sink disposal restrictions) •Common mercury containing products posted on EHS website

DO NOT DISPOSE OF CHEMICALS IN TRASH OR SINK!

When is a Chemical a Waste? •When the generator declares a chemical was waste • The chemical has become obsolete because of questionable purity or discontinued usage •The shelf-life or expiration date has been exceeded •The container is old, bulging or damaged •The chemical has undergone visible change

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Waste Storage (SAA) •Each site of generation will have a satellite accumulation area (SAA) •This includes: •Secondary containment •Signage •Labels •Though opening of containers may require a fume hood, the SAA can be located in areas outside of a fume hood.

SAA Management (Labeling) •All containers must have a completed hazardous waste label. •Contain “Hazardous Waste” •Contain Full Chemical Names (No Abbreviations) •Dated when Full •Statement of Hazard

•General names such as “dry waste” must be accompanied by specific chemical names. In addition, original bottle labels do not meet waste labeling requirements.

SAA Management Cont. •SAA is free from obstructions and within sight of where it is generated. •Waste containers are located in the SAA and non-waste containers are located outside. •Waste containers are free rust, residue, bulges, leaks or outside contamination. •Waste containers are tightly closed. Parafilm, foil and corks are not considered proper closure. Items such a funnels should be removed.

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SAA Management Cont. •Incompatible waste is separated using different containers and bins.

Mixing Nitric Acid

•There is one waste container per waste type. •Full (80-85%) and unwanted containers are picked up and transported to a MAA within 3 days. •SAA is inspected weekly according to the instructional poster at the SAA to assure the guidelines are met. •SAA has less than 55gal and 1qt of p-code (extremely toxic). Remember, per Tufts ER Guide and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan, contact TUPD at 6-6911 for all spills or releases.

Requesting a Waste Pick-Up •Waste Pick-Up is needed when: •The container is old, bulging, badly decomposed or damaged •There is no longer a need for the container •The container is roughly 80-85% full •Contact EHS at x63615 for assistance. •Name/make up of waste •Quantity •Building room and number •PI/contact name and extension

Request can also be made at http://publicsafety.tufts.edu/ehs/

Waste Storage (MAA) There are multiple Main Accumulation Areas (MAA) located throughout the University for the long-term storage of chemical waste. • Free standing building, designated rooms, or flammable cabinets. • Additional measures to prevent release such as fire suppression and communication devices. • Managed and inspected by EHS or designated personnel.

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SAA Inspection Program •Internal inspection program focused on:

–Assuring compliance –Educating personnel –Simplifying hazardous waste management

•Conducted unannounced every 1-2 months. •Conducted by EHS contracted vendor. •Provide EHS and principal investigators/supervisors with report.

Universal Waste Awareness Universal Waste Rule 40 CFR 273 Provides less stringent management standards for: •Mercury containing lamps. •Batteries •Pesticides •Mercury devices. •Ballasts

DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN THE REGULAR TRASH! Contact Facilities Service Department for disposal.

Laboratory Equipment Disposal •Applies to all laboratory equipment needing repair, relocation or disposal. •Equipment should be labeled prior to repair, relocation or disposal. •PI/Professor, Senior Lab Member should complete label. •Instructions on the back of the label.

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MERCURY MANAGEMENT

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MWRA (Boston and Medford Campus) Treatment Facilities (Deer Island) The statewide mercury limit is 0.001 mg/L, or 1 part per billion (ppb)

What Could Happen? •Additional Requirements •Fines: –$10,000 per day per violation. –In 2009 three Boston/Cambridge facilities were fined between $68,000-$70,000.

•Mercury Treatment System: –Installation costs can exceed $500,000. –Maintenance costs can exceed $30,000 annually.

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What Could This Mean For You? •More oversight of lab activities. –Logging all items being sink disposed. –Testing items prior to sink disposal.

•University funds being used for fines and/or mercury treatment system. –A Boston based environmental firm estimated the cost to install a treatment system is equivalent to one lab operating for one year.

What You Can Do •Contact vendors and ask for certificates of analysis (COA). •When possible, please use alternate products or kits. •Manage as hazardous waste if mercury is present or if you are unsure. •Collect and dispose chemicals and first and second rinses in your SAA. •Glassware (after rinses) can go into glass washer or be washed in your sink.

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www.epa.gov/hg/consumer.htm

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DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

DEA Controlled Substances •Controlled substances are broken into 5 classes. (1-4 being the most regulated) •Researchers must have an accurate DEA license or work under an affiliated license that specifies the controlled substance(s). •Controlled substance(s) should be kept under lock and key. •Disposal requests should be coordinated through EHS by contacting x6-3615. •Pick up from area/laboratory will be performed on an quarterly schedule with applicable destruction records being maintained by EHS.

DEA Controlled Substances Recordkeeping • Proper documentation is required - this subject to internal (compliance) & external (DEA) audits • Records must be kept for a period of 2 years • Inventories must be completed at LEAST every 2 years • Schedule I (Heroin, Marijuana) & II (Fentanyl, Pentobarbital) inventories and records must be kept separate from Schedule III & IV • DEA office needs to be notified upon discovery of theft or significant loss of any controlled substance.

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DEA Controlled Substances Storage / Security / Access •Best practice in lab setting: •2 layers: locked drawer in a locked or limited access lab/office •3 layers: locked box within a locked drawer inside a locked/limited access lab or office. • Controlled drugs should only be accessible to authorized personnel: •Ideally this should be limited to 2 people/lab or group •Individuals should be trained in order to have access • Store separately from all other drugs and reagents. • Keep locked at all times except when withdrawing volumes for use.

Hazardous Material Shipping Awareness No one should ship or participate in the packaging or preparation of biological or chemical material without completing the required DOT/IATA training. Failure could result in penalties of $30,000.

Hazardous Material Shipping Awareness Depending the content, various levels of training is needed. EHS offers regular trainings for shipment of hazardous materials including biologicals. Please see the EHS website for the schedule of these trainings. Scheduling your training should be done well in advance of the projected shipment date. You need to get re-trained and re-certified every 2 years to ship these materials!

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“Felony Charges Against UCLA Professor” •Student suffered second and third degree burns resulting in her death. •Student was not wearing lab coat while working with tert-butylithium. •Criminal charges filed against Professor Patrick Harran and the University. •Three counts of willfully violating Occupational Health and Safety Standards. –Lack of job specific training by supervisor, not to be confused with general training offered by EHS. –Did not correct unsafe work practices. –Use of personal protective equipment not enforced.

•After a prolonged criminal trial. –800 hours of community service. –$10,000 fine. –Threat of resumed legal proceedings in the event of new lab-safety violations over the next five years. –No jail time (Faced 4.5 years).

Laboratory Safety Training Document •Training requirements are dictated by the work environment and work tasks. •Lab personnel should discuss training requirements (radiation, shipping, etc) with their Supervisor before beginning work. •Complete the Lab Safety Training Document (EHS Website). •Attend/complete training by reviewing training schedule (EHS Website).

Laboratory Safety Training Document

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Additional References  Tufts EHS website (Home Page): http://publicsafety.tufts.edu/ehs/  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/  MA Dept. of Environmental Protection (MA DEP): http://www.mass.gov/dep/  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/

For those completing this training online, please complete the test to receive credit.

Certificates of Attendance will be provided by email in 1-2 weeks.

Questions?

Contact: Tufts Environmental Health and Safety 617-636-3615

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