WPS Green Chemistry Safety Training Department of Forest
Biomaterials North Carolina State University Department of Forest
Biomaterials North Carolina State University
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Lab Rules: Know the safety rules of the lab. Do not use
equipment without training. Clean up! Ask permission to borrow
anything. If you break something, let someone know. Know the safety
rules of the lab. Do not use equipment without training. Clean up!
Ask permission to borrow anything. If you break something, let
someone know. 2
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Universal Safety Symbols 3
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Common Hazards
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Chemicals 5
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High Voltage 6
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Improperly Secured Gas Cylinder!
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Protect yourself! 8 Know what hazards are present in your work
area and how to safeguard against them.
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9 Safety Plan Location
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Review MSDS for chemicals 10 MSDS available at www3.ncmsds.com
or supplier. MSDS available at www3.ncmsds.com or supplier.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Select and wear the proper
personal protective equipment to protect against the hazards found
in the safety plan and the MSDS. 11
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Safety Glasses 12
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Gloves According to Hazard 13
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT 21
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Fire Extinguisher DO NOT USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNLESS YOU
HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY FIRE SAFETY PERSONNEL. DO NOT USE A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED BY FIRE SAFETY
PERSONNEL. 22
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First Aid Kits 23
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Eyewash and Safety Shower 24
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Use of Eyewash Remove contact lenses if possible. Forcibly hold
eyes open in eyewash. Have someone else turn on eyewash and call
emergency response. Irrigation should last AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
even if emergency crews arrive more quickly. Remove contact lenses
if possible. Forcibly hold eyes open in eyewash. Have someone else
turn on eyewash and call emergency response. Irrigation should last
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, even if emergency crews arrive more quickly.
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26 Safety Showers Used in the event that significant amounts of
caustic, toxic, or otherwise hazardous materials are spilled on
yourself or others. 1.Get under the shower 2.Pull the handle down
3.If necessary, remove contaminated clothing or shoes Generally
located in the hallways outside of laboratories. Used in the event
that significant amounts of caustic, toxic, or otherwise hazardous
materials are spilled on yourself or others. 1.Get under the shower
2.Pull the handle down 3.If necessary, remove contaminated clothing
or shoes Generally located in the hallways outside of
laboratories.
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SAFETY ALARMS Fire Alarm Oxygen Sensor (NMR Room) Fume Hood
Fire Alarm Oxygen Sensor (NMR Room) Fume Hood 27
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E-STOP
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29 E-Stops Typically located near the door. Shut off power to
electrical wall outlets Useful in fire fighting or electrocution Do
not cut power to the lighting Do not cut power to high voltage
equipment Typically located near the door. Shut off power to
electrical wall outlets Useful in fire fighting or electrocution Do
not cut power to the lighting Do not cut power to high voltage
equipment
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NO FOOD OR DRINK!!! 30 Including empty wrappers and cups!!!
This is an OSHA violation! Including empty wrappers and cups!!!
This is an OSHA violation!
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CHEMICALS AND SAMPLES
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Label With Contents/Hazard Warning Names spelled outno chemical
formulae Concentrations needed (molar, percent, etc.) Date of
preparation Name of preparer AND P.I. Hazard warning (flammable,
caustic, etc.) OR: Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
Labels Names spelled outno chemical formulae Concentrations needed
(molar, percent, etc.) Date of preparation Name of preparer AND
P.I. Hazard warning (flammable, caustic, etc.) OR: Hazardous
Materials Identification System (HMIS) Labels
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33 Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Health
(BLUE) 4 Deadly 3 Extreme danger 2 Hazardous 1 Slight Hazard 0
Normal Health (BLUE) 4 Deadly 3 Extreme danger 2 Hazardous 1 Slight
Hazard 0 Normal FIRE (RED) Flash Points 4 Below 73 F 3 Below 100 F
2 Below 200 F 1 Above 200 F 0 Will not burn FIRE (RED) Flash Points
4 Below 73 F 3 Below 100 F 2 Below 200 F 1 Above 200 F 0 Will not
burn REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 4 May detonate 3 Shock and heat 2 Violent
chemical reactions 1 Unstable if heated 0 Stable REACTIVITY
(YELLOW) 4 May detonate 3 Shock and heat 2 Violent chemical
reactions 1 Unstable if heated 0 Stable SPECIFIC HAZARDS (WHITE)
Oxidizer OX Acid ACID Alkali ALK Corrosive COR Use NO Water W
Radiation Hazard Bio Hazard SPECIFIC HAZARDS (WHITE) Oxidizer OX
Acid ACID Alkali ALK Corrosive COR Use NO Water W Radiation Hazard
Bio Hazard 0 1 REASONABLY SAFE 2 SOME HAZARD USE CAUTION 3 4
HAZARDOUS, BE VERY CAUTIOUS 0 1 REASONABLY SAFE 2 SOME HAZARD USE
CAUTION 3 4 HAZARDOUS, BE VERY CAUTIOUS
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Safe Handling of Chemicals Proper labeling of all materials.
Minimize exposure to all chemicals No eating, drinking, or applying
cosmetics in labs. Avoid mouth pipetting and inhalation. Clean up
residue from counters, containers, and equipment daily! Wash your
hands when leaving the lab. Proper labeling of all materials.
Minimize exposure to all chemicals No eating, drinking, or applying
cosmetics in labs. Avoid mouth pipetting and inhalation. Clean up
residue from counters, containers, and equipment daily! Wash your
hands when leaving the lab. 34
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Incompatible Chemicals Many explosions, fires, and
asphyxiations are caused by the accidental combination of
potentially dangerous substances. Some common incompatibles
include: Many explosions, fires, and asphyxiations are caused by
the accidental combination of potentially dangerous substances.
Some common incompatibles include:
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Alkali Metals (Ca, K, Na) Water Carbon dioxide Carbon
tetrachloride Other chlorinated hydrocarbons Water Carbon dioxide
Carbon tetrachloride Other chlorinated hydrocarbons
Example of Incompatible Chemical Storage Weak acid and weak
base stored in same cabinet over period of time.
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Chemical Spills When in doubt, evacuate the area and notify
instructor. Small spills---use Chemsorb to absorb and dispose as
hazardous waste. Large spills (especially of fuming acids) evacuate
and call 911. When in doubt, evacuate the area and notify
instructor. Small spills---use Chemsorb to absorb and dispose as
hazardous waste. Large spills (especially of fuming acids) evacuate
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43 Fire Prevention Guidelines
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Fire Safety Tips Locate nearest fire alarm box Clear exits
Store flammable/combustible materials in appropriate containers
away from heat and spark sources. Never leave open flame
unattended. Regularly check electrical cords/switches. No extension
cords long-term. Locate nearest fire alarm box Clear exits Store
flammable/combustible materials in appropriate containers away from
heat and spark sources. Never leave open flame unattended.
Regularly check electrical cords/switches. No extension cords
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In the Event of a Fire Activate pull station. If there is time,
turn off open flames, turn off instrumentation, and stabilize
experiments. Pull down fume hood sashes. Close the door. Alert
others. Exit the buildingdo not use elevators!! Call 911 from
another building or from a cell phone outside. Identify as being at
NC State. Assemble at meeting area and account for everyone Do not
re-enter the building until cleared by first responders. Activate
pull station. If there is time, turn off open flames, turn off
instrumentation, and stabilize experiments. Pull down fume hood
sashes. Close the door. Alert others. Exit the buildingdo not use
elevators!! Call 911 from another building or from a cell phone
outside. Identify as being at NC State. Assemble at meeting area
and account for everyone Do not re-enter the building until cleared
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Surviving a Building Fire Never use an elevator. Check closed
doors before opening; if hot, choose another route. Crawl if there
is smoke. Take short breaths, freshest air is near the door. If you
cannot leavestuff towel, clothing, etc., under door, over vents to
restrict smoke and fumes. Open window if possible. Call 911 and
give your exact location. Use a towel, sheet, pillowcase, or
clothing to hang out the window to mark your location for first
responders to see. Never use an elevator. Check closed doors before
opening; if hot, choose another route. Crawl if there is smoke.
Take short breaths, freshest air is near the door. If you cannot
leavestuff towel, clothing, etc., under door, over vents to
restrict smoke and fumes. Open window if possible. Call 911 and
give your exact location. Use a towel, sheet, pillowcase, or
clothing to hang out the window to mark your location for first
responders to see. 46