General safety standards smoking is prohibited at uams and all campus buildings. Please bookmark this page electronically or print a copy of the complete lsm and make it available to laboratory staff. Ericka olgaard do, phone 5016867966 quality manager. Laboratory safety manual introduction the university of texas at austin ut austin is committed to maintaining the safest possible laboratories. It is through their absolute commitment to quality, technical accuracy, and dedication to the professional.
If they are required for medical reasons, safety goggles must be worn. Laboratory safety manual university of texas at austin. The laboratory safety guidelines eighth edition is canadas most comprehensive resource on laboratory safety. Medical laboratory technician program student manual. Guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous materials. Cornell university laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan. When policy is not specifically mentioned in this manual, the college policy applies. Shorey building, 4th floor, suite s409 quality director. Laboratory dress code and personal protective equipment ppe policy medical laboratory science students, staff, and faculty are required to dress according to the standards established when in the hseb teaching laboratory. When these policies and procedures are followed, the. Each organization should first identify all of its accreditors and requirements to determine if it is more efficient to have multiple quality manuals, a single overarching quality manual or one quality manual with multiple. Because each lab is different, and processes change routinely, each lab has the responsibility to maintain labspecific safety information and documentation.
Duke university is committed to providing a safe work environment for learning, teaching and research. General laboratory safety manual university of houston. The laboratory safety manual outlines the basic safety requirements and responsibilities of faculty and staff utilizing and responsible for laboratories and laboratory facilities. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental. Pdf add to cartcertification of workplace products by nationally recognized testing laboratories 2010, february 16 english. This ruling, commonly referred to as the laboratory standard 29 cfr 1910. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. Free textbooks of medical laboratory technology in pdf. In january 1990, the occupational safety and health administration osha released its final ruling on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. A laboratory manual pdf using our direct download link mentioned at the end of this article.
Laboratory safety manual page 3 personal safety and health practices prior to working with human pathogens see the research infection control plan and consult an employee health physician to identify any medical issues that may place you at higher risk for infection. The purpose of this manual is to give you information you will need throughout the medical laboratory technician program. The college recognizes its responsibility to provide safe systems of work, a safe. Staff in uw laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and the supplemental laboratory specific information. The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for.
Health canada, ottawa, 1996 11 iaea, international basic safety standards for protection against ionizing radiation and for the safety of radiation sources, safety series no. Laboratory safety manual environment, health and safety. Read and be familiar with this section of the laboratory safety manual. Envirohealth links laboratory safety, national library of medicine. This online laboratory safety manual lsm provides information. The third edition of the who laboratory biosafety manual is a helpful reference and guide to nations that accept the challenge to develop and establish national codes. Alright, now in this part of the article, you will be able to access the free pdf download of microbiology. The osha laboratory safety standard defines a hazardous chemical as any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements andor compounds which is.
Post the emergency response and incident reporting guide available from oeso 9196842794 in the lab near the door or main laboratory telephone. Laboratory safety manual university of california, san diego. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the laboratory standard, the chp, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures. The most common threats to laboratory safety include. Chemical and laboratory safety manual office of research. Guidelines for safe work practices in human and animal medical diagnostic laboratories cdc cdc prevention guidelines database. The rsc shall approve all procedures used to evaluate laboratory safety and.
The laboratory safety manual meets occupational safety and health administration osha requirements for a chemical hygiene plan as specified in 29 cfr 1910. This dress code policy addresses issues related to safety. Biosafety in microbiological and biomedical laboratories. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to. Information in this manual that you believe to be incorrect or outofdate should be reported to dr. World health organization laboratory biosafety manual third edition. This laboratory safety manual has been prepared specifically for ut austin by environmental health and safety in collaboration with the faculty research safety advisory committee. Professional biosafety practices are impacted by biological, chemical, radiological, fire, and electrical hazards. The laboratory safety manual is intended to address universal. Authors gene marie shematek, wayne wood and eoin ogrady have put together the most uptodate and relevant safety material. Safety standards and policies this manual specifies laboratory safety policies and standards.
Introduction lord fairfax community college aims to maintain a high standard of health and safety in the laboratory. Lab safety is an important and critical component to the success of any medical laboratory. Application of cosmetics is prohibited in the laboratory work area. Review and follow relevant laboratory authorizations and safety manuals. Is someone injured or requires immediate medical attention. Html pdf laboratory safety guidance osha 3404 2011 english. This handbook provides policies and guidelines for safe laboratory work practices, and it applies to all laboratories at su.
No changes shall be made to the clsm, appendices, or portions of the manual contained on the web site without rsc approval. The manual promotes safe and practical laboratory procedures. Laboratory safety manual december 2015 page 7 of 6 l2 u wastes m osha listed carcinogens n liquid nitrogen storage and use o obsolete p hazardous materialshazards that require prior approval q safety training log r uccs laboratory employee safety training checklist s obsolete. Western university laboratory health and safety manual. Laboratory safety avian flu laboratory workers quickcard osha 3311 2017 english. Follow oral and written laboratory safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures sop required for assigned tasks. No food or drink will be stored in refrigerators in the laboratory work area. Hair should be worn or secured so that it cannot become either a safety hazard or a source of. Emmett barkley, phd director, office of laboratory safety howard hughes medical institute chevy chase, md, usa 1 safety in healthcare laboratories. Laboratory safety this document is intended as a general guide to safety and laboratory procedures. Safe handling, storage, use and disposal of the chemical waste in the laboratory.
Laboratory safety office has developed this manual as a guidance document to familiarize uf faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and visitors with the institutionwide policies and procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemical and other material at the university and its affiliates. We encourage faculty and researchers to take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of everyone staff, students, visitors and the general public. This manual is intended to establish the basic safe operating practices so. In addition to this manual, all personnel handling chemicals and hazardous materials must follow the osha occupational safety and health administration standards and policies. This edition also includes safety information from the 1997 who publication safety in healthcare laboratories 1. Uams occupational health and safety osha standard 29 cfr occupational exposure.
Guidelines for biosafety laboratory competency cdcaphl pdf icon external icon. Nccls handbook toronto medical laboratories national microbiology laboratory health canada centers for disease control and. This laboratory safety manual should be used in conjunction with the ehs. Complete all required health, safety, and environmental training. In any emergency, try to step through the following guidelines methodically and carefully.
To ensure safer downloads, we have uploaded this pdf ebook file to our online file repository. Medical laboratory safety management medical laboratory. Free textbooks of medical laboratory technology in pdf download by idowu olabode. Laboratory personnel duties and responsibilities include. We have included information on the use of personal protective equipment ppe, the use and storage of. This laboratory safety manual serves as your chemical hygiene plan chp, it belongs to. Western laboratory health and safety manual page 5 of 71 4.
Health canada, laboratory biosafety guidelines, 2nd edition. The university of nebraska medical center environmental health and safety department has developed this manual to assist in the recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical and physical hazards associated with university laboratory operations. Laboratory safety manual index of iowa state university. As an institution of research and higher education, michigan technological university is committed to maintaining a safe working environment in all research and teaching laboratories where biological. Chemical and laboratory safety manual clsm and other documents. Review the safety features, policies and procedures in this manual regularly to assure that you do. Staff in uw laboratories using hazardous chemicals must have access to a copy of the manual and. The manual begins by discussing general personal safety practices, and then continues with. This manual is intended as a supplement to the college catalog and website and does not negate the information they contain. Laboratory safety manual duke safety office duke university.
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