Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual - LP3006.6

Section VI: Emergency and Accident Plan

2.3 Solvent Spills:

2.3.1 For small spills, less than 100 mL, clean up with paper towels and leave in a fume hood overnight to evaporate.

2.3.2 For larger spills between 100 and 500 mL:

2.3.2.1 Make a circle around the spill using the PIG Sock. If necessary, more than one PIG Sock can be used.

2.3.2.2 Use a PIG Haz-Mat pad to soak up the liquid.

2.3.2.3 Dispose of pad in chemical waste if toxic or appropriate garbage receptacle.

2 3 2 4 For spills greater than 500 mL, notify all personnel then follow emergency evacuation procedures outlined in section 4 0 below

3.0 Accidents and Injuries

3 1 Broken Glassware:

3 1 1 If glassware is broken in the laboratory, personnel are to use the proper PPE prior to cleaning up

3 1 2 Broken glass is to be disposed of in the broken glass disposal box

3 1 3 If the glassware broken had a solution in it, follow the spill procedure in section 2 0 above

3 1 4 If the glassware broken had a solid substance in it, attempt to separate out the solid matter from the broken glassware using proper PPE and caution Dispose of the solid material in the proper waste receptacle.

3.1.5 It is highly unlikely that all the solid material can be separated from the glassware, attempt to put the large pieces of broken glassware in the broken glass disposal box.

3.1.6 Smaller pieces of glass may be disposed of in the garbage can or other suitable container, as long as the substance it is being disposed with is non-hazardous.

3.2 Injuries:

3.2.1 If an employee gets hurt in the laboratory, he or she is to notify other personnel immediately for assistance.

3.2.2 If the injury includes a solvent, acid, or base spill, the employee is to remove any article of clothing that is affected, and use the safety shower

3 2 3 If a chemical got in an employee’s eyes, he or she is to rinse vigorously under the eye wash for at least 15 minutes

3 2 4 If an employee gets hurt to the point he or she needs medical attention, other personnel are to call 911, and stay with him or her to help provide assistance to the injured person as needed