CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

PAWS program will provide structure for safety program

entire class is responsible for safe environment

everyone will have a turn with a specific safety responsibility

will have 2 safety meetings with entire class 2/24/06 4/21/06

CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

What is the same:

1 (or 2) from each team will coordinate safety for the assigned project

Safety meetings will cover:New PAWS reportsFollow-up on open PAWSReview of SICPossible report on special safety topic

Safety meetings will be on Friday

CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

What is different from CM4110:No lab groups, project teams will change mid-

semester

Team size may vary from 3 to about 8

Lab will be inspected by 9:00 AM every week, not just lab weeks, starting 1/24/06

Lab activities in UO Lab area, including B003 and B003A

CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

General Lab Safety – Proper apparel

UO Lab areas – long pants non-porous, over-the-ankle safety

shoes when operating equipment safety glasses w/ side shields hardhat in designated areasuse goggles, gloves, face shield, apron for

hazardous chemicals – all areas

CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

Solvent Recovery Safety

Ethanol/water/steamProcess stream samplingFlammable/hot material handlingN2 safety

Remote operations – valves moving, motors start/stop from control room, but w/ personnel on plant floor

CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

PDMS Pilot Plant Safety

Silicone fluids/steam/KOH/tolueneProcess stream samplingHot/silicone/caustic material handlingN2 safety

Remote operations – valves moving, motors start/stop from control room, but w/ personnel on plant floor

CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

Special Safety Project:

Cycle II – 2 or 3 students with a specific interest in the safety program

Thorough review of the PAWS program:Tabulate, analyze, and report on all PAWS

reports and safety incidents for ABETConduct a lab safety practicalUpdate PAWS tracking websiteCompile input from 2005-06 PAWS programRecommend improvements for next year

CM4120Chemical Plant Operations Lab

Safety Program

Bioreactor Safety

HCl/NaOH/O2/N2/steam (autoclaving)

Level 1 Biohazard (p. 10 & 11 Safety Manual)Unattended equipment operations (see CM Dept. Safety Manual)