Chemical Hygiene Plan and Safety Manual - LP3006.6

Section VI: Emergency and Accident Plan

3 2 5 The first aid kit is located on the wall in the general laboratory area Personnel can use it when needed and are to assist others to its contents when they are unable to help themselves

3.2.6 Certain employees are trained on CPR. In the event of cardiac arrest, one of these employees is to administer CPR while waiting for professional medical attention.

3.2.7 Certain employees are trained in bloodborne pathogen handling. If an employee is exposed to a potential bloodborne pathogen, one of the trained employees is to assist him or her in various decontamination procedures while waiting for professional medical attention.

3.2.8 A list of all trained personnel on CPR and bloodborne pathogen handling will be posted throughout the laboratory and controlled by HR.

3.2.9 All injuries, no matter how minor, are required to be reported to upper management and HR. The injured employee is required to fill out LF1002 Accident and Injury Report Form.

3.3 Gas Leaks:

3 3 1 Argon, Helium and Nitrogen Tanks:

3 3 1 1 Gas tanks are used in the laboratory for certain mass spectroscopy testing These tanks are to be monitored daily to ensure they are functioning properly

3 3 1 2 Argon, helium and nitrogen are asphyxiants, this means they are minimally toxic gases that displace the normal oxygen in breathing air

3 3 1 3 Because many of the gases used in the laboratory are colorless, tasteless and odorless, it is imperative that employees are diligent on monitoring the tanks

3 3 1 4 Tanks should be kept away from other objects as well as not kept too close together to minimize them from impact

3 3 1 5 Gas tanks should be monitored to ensure they are free from punctures and dents The gauges and valves should be monitored to ensure they are functioning properly

3.3.1.6 If a valve is leaking gas and cannot be closed, notify fellow personnel and exit the building. Call the proper authorities (gas vendor or qualified maintenance company) to fix the defective tank.

3.3.2 Testing fumes:

3.3.2.1 If a test method performed in the laboratory creates fumes, it is to be conducted in the hood to prevent personnel from breathing these potentially toxic substances.

4.0 Emergency Handling

4.1 General:

4.1.1 In the event of an emergency, the alarm system at the front of the building is equipped with three buttons to contact authorities There is one for the fire department, police department and medical assistance

4 1 1 1 By pressing one of these buttons in the event of an emergency, the corresponding authority will be contacted and they will arrive at the laboratory shortly