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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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Tufts Environmental Health and Safety
Annual Laboratory Safety Training
Annual Laboratory
Safety Training
Tufts Environmental Health and
Safety
Last Update: 7/2016
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
x6-0477
•Stephen Larson - Director
x6-2193
•Peter Nowak - Campus EHS Manager
x7-3246
•Christopher Rock - Campus EHS Manager
x8-4556
•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
Background

Clean Water Act

EPA

State



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.
Additional Resources

Chemical Vendors

Tufts EHS

Tufts EHS website
o
Suspected Chemicals List:
http://publicsafety.tufts.edu/ehs/files/MercuryContainingChemicals9-2011.pdf
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www.masco.org

www.epa.gov/hg/consumer.htm

www.sustainablehospitals.org
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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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Tufts Environmental Health and Safety
Annual Laboratory Safety Training
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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