This policy is intended to
outline the general safety
guideline and rules for
activities which are
performed at the CSP
Laboratory.
1a
PPE: Safety glasses,
appropriate clothing and
gloves must be worn in
laboratory at all the times.
Long hair must be retrained
so it cannot fall into
chemicals.
No eating or drinking in lab
or storage of food.
1b
Always wash your hands if you spilled
anything on them and before leaving the lab.
Pipetting should always be carried out by
ejectors or bulb and never the mouth.
Use fume hood to perform all the chemical
reactions that produces fumes.
Always leave the fume hood running.
Discard titration samples in designated disposal site.
◦ In our plant the lab sink drains into vacuumed sealed containment area T-9103.
◦ Do not mix or drain acid and sodium hypochlorite together or close proximity
of time, reaction can release toxic Chlorine gas (lethal dose 100ppm).
Do not carry out unauthorized experiments.
Prior to working with any chemicals, always read and understand the
Safety Data Sheets and respective SOPs.
If at anytime you get nauseous, get outside for fresh air, report to
authorities .i.e. Shift leads or Plant manager.
Keep eye wash stations,
emergency showers, fire
extinguisher and alarm pullboxes free from obstructions.
Keep emergency exits and all
corridors free from obstruction.
Never allow laboratory facility
to come in contact with any
food or drinking water.
House Keeping:
◦ Clean benches and counters after the completion of each test.
◦ Broken glassware must be disposed into designated waste containers i.e. glass
disposal bin under the counter.
◦ Chemical spill must be contained with spill kit immediately and placed in
designated containers.
◦ Labels on incoming containers cannot be removed or defaced.
◦ Used empty chemical bottles advised crossed off the label before discarding
them in the trash.
(note: Please read SDSs and label carefully before rinsing it with water,
keeping in mind possible reactivity when rinsing the bottles)
Getting Sample :
Must wear designated Lab face shield with visor.
Buttoned full sleeved shirt .
Surgical rubber gloves provided by company, or thicker gloves if needed to
protect from heat of hot samples.
Plant required PPE .i.e. Hard hat, respirator, steel toe boots and safety
glasses with side shield must be worn.
Mandatory: carrying a radio on at all times.
All chemical splashes on the floor or
benches or counters must be cleaned
immediately.
Pour concentrated acids and alkalis
into water and never the reverse.
Dilute the acid and alkalis
concentration with large amount of
water before discarding into the sink.
Avoid breathing fumes of these liquids.
Do not handle flammables near hot plate
or other source of ignition.
Never discard flammable into the lab
sink.
Do not introduce chemicals that are not
used or produced by the plant into the
process or the lab sink.
Avoid storing any chemical above eye
level.
Don’t store incompatible chemicals
together.
Don’t store chemicals near sources of heat
or sunlight.
Don’t store chemicals in the hoods or acids
on metal shelves
Avoid storing anything on the floor,
especially glass bottles.
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OSHA’s Hazard Communication
Standard requires that
ALL Containers Must be Labeled With:
Chemical Name
&
Physical/Health
Hazards
Name & Address of
the Manufacturer
& Emergency
Contact Numbers
100 Main St., Philadelphia, PA
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1-800-555-1212
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An SDSs lists:
1, Identification
2, Hazard(s) identification
3, Composition/information on
ingredients
4, First-aid measures
5, Fire-fighting measures
6, Accidental release measures
7, Handling and storage
8, Exposure controls/personal
protection
• 9, Physical and chemical
properties
• 10, Stability and reactivity
• 11, Toxicological information
• 12, Ecological information
• 13, Disposal considerations
• 14, Transport information
• 15, Regulatory information
• 16, Other information
NFPA Diamonds and
HMIS Bars are Color &
Number Coded with
Hazard Information
DOT Symbols Are
Usually Found on
Shipping Cartons
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Yearly inventory of chemicals must be conducted and update
the file of material safety data sheets (SDSs) to prevent the
accumulation of orphaned chemicals.
• Some of these chemicals become unstable, react with the
container, slowly degrade or evaporate.
Lab inventory log/orders are done by designated employees every other
week, however it does not preclude everyone’s responsibility to keep track
of our inventory and reporting to designated personnel if needed.
Recordkeeping:
Records retained for duration 3 years plus current.
Includes tests results and written opinions.
Pass down at the end or beginning of the shift must
include:
◦ General lab and plant status.
◦ Any broken lab equipment.
◦ Deviation from normal process operation that effects directly
or indirectly to standard lab operations.
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