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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules

LC Kingston Campus

LABORATORY

TY RULES

This is an important document. A faculty member and/or your coordinator will go through this

document as it pertains to your program annually. Each student must individually acknowledge

that they have downloaded, read and understood this document using the Blackboard link

provided by their program. Students will print and sign the Signature Form (at the back of this

document) indicating they have read and understood the rules. Students must ensure this

printed signed Signature Form is given to their coordinator. Every student must follow the

Laboratory Safety Rules as they pertain to everyone using the SLC Science Labs and the Labs at

the Kingston Human Society. Failure to obey the Laboratory Safety Rules can result in loss of

access to the facilities by the student at the discretion of the SLC employee witnessing the

infraction. This may also be reported to the Coordinator and Associate Dean of the School(s) as

necessary.

Approved By:f /Shannon Claggett Date:

Approved By: IlAte z-. = Rose Bell Date:

Approved By `' Mae Squires Date: This documentan be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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Table of Contents

General Lab Rules............................................................................ page 3

Biohazardous Areas Rules................................................................ page 4

Disposal of Needles and Other Blood Collection Devices…………… page 5

Waste Disposal Methods……………………………………………………………. page 6

Biohazard Spill Clean Up................................................................ page 7

Zoonosis……………………………................................................................page 8-9

Access to Labs.................................................................................. page 10-11

Wound Procedures…..…………………………......................................... page 12

Puncture Wounds from Known Biohazardous Substances………….. page 13

Incident / Accident Reporting Procedure......................................... page 13

Safety Systems and Equipment........................................................ page 14

X-ray Safety………………....................................................................... page 14

Emergency Equipment and Procedures……………………………………….. page 15

Fire & Evacuation Procedures……………….......................................... page 16

Miscellaneous Safety Procedures (Burns, Vapours).......................... page 17

Procedure for Chemic al Spills……….................................................. page 18

Evacuation Procedure for Veterinary Surgical Rooms (RM. 00693 AND 00650)

page 19

Personal Safety (pregnancy, lenses, allergies, accompaniment to vehicle, accommodations) page 20

Telephone Directory......................................................................... page 21

Signature Page.................................................................................. page 22 Revised Summer 2014

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General Laboratory Rules

1. No eating, drinking or chewing gum in any lab area. 2. While in the lab, do not put anything in your mouth. e.g. labels, fingers, pens etc. 3. Long hair must be tied back. 4. Coats, bags, books and other materials NOT relevant to the labs will not be allowed

in the lab area. 5. Should you feel faint during any lab, do not attempt to leave the lab

unattended. Inform the professor or technical staff and ask for assistance. 6. Cell phone and other electronic devices are prohibited in labs except for emergencies

unless otherwise stated by the professor. 7. Lab coats will be provided and must be worn (buttoned up) in each lab. Empty your lab

coat pockets and hang it up at the end of the lab period. 8. Totally enclosed, low-heeled shoes (preferably with non-skid soles) must be worn in the

lab areas. Bare feet, open shoes, dress pumps (i.e. ballerina flats), “Croc” type clogs or sandals are not allowed. Wearing shorts/skirts in the lab areas is not recommended.

9. Safety goggles/glasses and gloves will be worn in all labs where appropriate. It is

recommended that students handling animals or their bedding wear gloves. Students must wear gloves when performing phlebotomy or handling blood or body fluids. See notes on gloves in the section titled Biohazards.

10. Students must familiarize themselves with the hazardous properties of all the materials used in the labs. Practice safe handling, storage, disposal and emergency procedures for those materials.

11. Dispose of chemical and biological wastes in the appropriate containers (refer to page 6).

12. Non-biohazardous broken glass and other sharp objects must be discarded into the appropriately labelled containers.

13. Students must familiarize themselves with the location and proper use of the safety equipment in each lab as well as the emergency procedures and exit locations for each lab.

14. Each student must clean glassware used during the lab. After removing labels, wash both the inside and outside of the glassware with SPARKLEEN soap. Rinse ONCE WITH TAP WATER, then 3 TIMES WITH DISTILLED WATER. Set to dry.

15. Put away all equipment as instructed when the lab is finished. 16. Benches and sinks must be wiped before and after each lab with

appropriate disinfectant as instructed. 17. Remove your lab coat then wash your hands in the designated hand washing sink

area before leaving any labs. 18. Students cannot sit in the hallways outside of the laboratory areas. Hallways need to

be kept clear so that materials can be transported to and from labs safely and also to ensure that halls are clear for pedestrians and or exiting the building.

19. In microbiology labs, students are required to secure their own goggles for lab use. Goggles must be disinfected at the end of each lab and stored in the lab.

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Biohazardous Areas

Labs which contain the following biological materials are considered to be Biohazard Labs: A. Blood or any blood products (plasma, serum, controls) screened or unscreened. B. Other body fluids and biological materials (urine, feces, pusetc.) C. Bacteria, fungi, parasitic organisms D. Non preserved tissues E. Cell cultures

In addition to the GENERAL LAB RULES, the following rules apply to BIOHAZARD LABS:

1. Gloves must be worn when handling any biological materials containing blood or blood products, clinical samples, unknown bacterial cultures or other soft tissue materials. The gloves should be resistant to any chemicals being used in the procedure. Gloves must be worn during all stages of phlebotomy training and during subsequent collections. -NON-LATEX GLOVES and/or NITRILE GLOVES are suitable for use with aqueous solutions including blood, serum, and bacterial specimens. They will dissolve when exposed to most organic solvents. -VINYL gloves can be used for Histological staining procedures. -POLYETHYLENE OR OTHER “PLASTIC GLOVES” should always be used if non-aqueous reagents are used. Note: Gloves must be worn at all times if your skin is NOT INTACT, e.g. cuts, broken skin.

2. Consider used gloves as biohazardous waste. NEVER PUT USED GLOVES IN REGULAR GARBAGE.

3. Keep all sample tubes upright and capped. Be sure not to contaminate the outer surface. In the case of vacuum draw tubes, be sure no residual blood remains on the top. Use spill disinfectant (red coded wash bottles) or alcohol wipes to clean any suspect tubes.

4. Cap or seal all tubes being centrifuged. 5. To avoid creating aerosols do not pour biological samples. Use a pipette for transfers

and ensure that the outflow is against the side of the container and not directly on the liquid surface.

6. Dispose of all biohazardous substances into appropriately labeled biohazard containers. NEVER DISPOSE OF BIOHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INTO REGULAR GARBAGE.

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Disposal of Needles and Other Blood Collection Devices

HUMAN BLOOD COLLECTION

If needles/sharps are being used for human phlebotomy skin prick procedures, they should NOT be be recapped.

Phlebotomy syringes must never be placed in regular garbage. All used syringes must be placed into the red or yellow safety approved needle disposal containers.

NOTE: Students in the MLS and MLA/T programs must have proof of immunization status for Hepatitis B prior to beginning phlebotomy procedures on live patients. Immune status will be confirmed by the Health Centre and made available to the Coordinator of each program. Students may be deemed unable to attend the laboratory portion of courses if they fail to meet this program requirement.

VETERINARY USE OF NEEDLES

For veterinary recapping needles after contact with animals should NOT occur. Exceptions are: when working with large animals, uncooperative animals or minimally restrained animals or in other circumstances in which there will be further risk of a needle stick exposure by not recapping. Needles may be recapped using the one handed scoop technique described below. Needles which have NOT been in contact with animal or human tissue, blood, or blood products but require recapping to maintain sterility and safety may be recapped using a one handed scoop technique.

One Handed Scoop Technique for Veterinary Use:

1. Place cap on flat surface while sharp is in use. Slide sharp end into the cap opening 2. Scoop the cap up and over sharp end so it completely covers needle 3. Secure cap using one of the following methods

a. Secure cap at base of cap and needle using thumb and finger of hand holding syringe b. Press tip of plastic cap against an inanimate object until it is firmly seated on needle.

NOTE: Never use two hands to begin the recapping process. All needles are disposed into the red or yellow safety approved needle disposal containers. PHLEBOTOMY SYRINGES MUST NEVER BE PLACED IN REGULAR GARBAGE. All used syringes must be placed into the red or yellow safety approved needle disposal containers.

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Waste Disposal Methods

TYPE OF WASTE METHOD OF DISPOSAL

Contaminated (gloves, Petri Large Floor Biohazard Bins (Orange/Red bags) dishes, intact and broken

contaminated test tubes etc.)

Contaminated sharps (slides, Bench Top Biohazard Bins (Orange/Red bags) Pasteur pipets, applicator sticks

etc.)

Contaminated needles, blood Red or yellow safety approved needle disposal container collection devices, disposable

scalpels, razor blades,

microtome blades.

Contaminated culture tubes Labelled test tube racks on side bench of lab. (Rm.11750, (with contaminated fluids) 11800) Ensure that screw capped tubes are loosened for

safe and effective autoclaving.

Biological fluids (urine, bloods Chemical disinfectant baths

etc.)

Non preserved tissue Bagged and placed in freezer

Non contaminated/ non-sharp Regular waste (Green or clear bags) (paper towels)

Non contaminated Plain white floor buckets labelled “Non contaminated

sharps/broken glassware Broken Glass only”

All biohazard waste MUST be discarded into the appropriate, leak proof waste container and transported to the autoclave room (Rm 11835). Biohazard bins and lids must be wiped down with spill disinfectant (red coded wash bottle) prior to transport. Students will be instructed on the proper handling and transport techniques during their lab sessions.

NOTE: FOR CAMPUS BIOHAZARD WASTE DISPOSAL ENQUIRIES CONTACT GRACE WILDER

(MICROBIOLOGY) EXT. 1223 OR CELL PHONE #613-561-0642

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Biohazardous Spill Clean Up Procedures

If a biohazard spill should occur, e.g. a blood tube breaks or a microbiology broth tube spills:

A. ON BENCHES OR FLOORS:

Protect the spill area from traffic. Put on gloves.

Cover with paper towels to contain the material and avoid the formation of aerosols. Soak the spill area with SPILL disinfectant. Allow the soaked area to sit the required amount of time as per manufacturer’s

instructions. Remove paper towels after the required time. Wearing gloves, goggles and a lab coat, clean up area and place waste into

appropriate biohazard containers.

B. ON CLOTHING/ LAB COAT:

If spill is on clothing remove the affected clothing (if appropriate) and see the Professor or Technical Staff.

C. ON BOOKS/ NOTES:

Contaminated books, notes, personal items etc. must be soaked using SPILL disinfectant (red coded bottles) or autoclaved: disposal may be required.

NOTE: When working in a biohazard lab area, please remember to clean your bench area with bench disinfectant before and after each lab period. At the completion of each lab period please ensure Bench Disinfectant is applied to adequately provide a wet layer for the manufacturer’s suggested minimum contact time. Do not wipe dry.

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Zoonosis

Zoonosis is defined as an infectious disease that is transmissible under normal conditions from animals to humans and vice versa. Laboratory animals housed at St. Lawrence College are specific pathogen free. The animals in the Cat/Dog colony at St. Lawrence College are from unknown sources, but have received a health check and one set of vaccinations prior to arriving.

Disease Causative Agent Hosts Means of Spread

Brucellosis B.canis dogs contact infected semen, fetuses

Campylobacteriosis C.fetus ,C.jejuni dogs ingestion

Leptospirosis Leptospira spp. rodents, dogs contact urine

contaminated soil and

water

Pasteurellosis P.multocida cats, dogs, contact, bite wounds, rabbits inhalation

Pseudotuberculosis Yersinia rodents, contact, contaminated

pseudotuberculosis lagomorphs food and water ingestion

Rat Bite Fever S.moniliformis rodents Saliva, rodent bites, ingestion

Salmonellosis Salmonella spp. Rodents, ingestion, inhalation, reptiles contact

Tetanus5 Cl.tetani dog, cat Soil, bite wounds,

contaminated puncture

wounds

Tuberculosis M.tuberculosis dogs contact, ingestion, inhalation

Tularemia F.tularensis lagomorphs, inhalation contact, tick

Rabbit fever dogs and insect bites, ingestion of contaminated food and

water

Rocky mountain R.rickettsia rabbits, dogs tick bites: Dermacentor spotted fever spp

Rabies Rabies virus dogs, cats bites; saliva contact Coccidioidomycosis Coccidioides immitis dogs inhalation of air-borne

spores; fungus present in

desert soil

Amebic dysentery Entamoeba dogs contamination of food,


SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Disease Causative Agent Hosts Means of Spread

histolytica usually by man (natural host) to dogs

Giardiasis Giardia intestinalis dogs man is main reservoir, ingestion of cysts in

contaminated water food

Histoplasmosis Histoplasma dogs inhalation of fungi; may

capsulatum also grow in soil

Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasma gondii cats ingestion of oocysts from

cats; inhalation infected

meat; fetal transmission

may occur

Ringworm, Trichophyton spp. dog, cat, direct contact, ringworm

dermatomycosis Microsporum spp. rodents, of man can be

Other dermatophytes rabbits transmitted to animals

and visa-versa; soil may

be reservoir

Cat Scratch Disease Bartonella henselae cats bite/scratch

Larval Migrans Toxacara canis/cati dogs, cats oral/fecal

Scabies Scabies Mite dogs direct Contact Psittacosi Chlamydia psittaci birds inhalation of respiratory

secretions, droppings, urine


SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Access to Science Labs

A. DURING NORMAL HOURS: Labs are generally staffed between the hours of 8 am-4 pm (see posted hours/semester) Monday through Friday. Labs will be kept locked when they are not in use. Faculty must grant permission for assigned lab work performed outside of normal timetabled lab time (see make up labs). Technical Staff members may grant short term access as required. Students may not be alone in laboratory areas.

B. MAKE-UP LABS:

Make-up labs must be approved by the Professor and then a mutually agreeable time MUST be arranged with the Technical Staff in the area. The student must consult with the Faculty/Technical Staff at least 24 hours in advance to make arrangements to do the make-up lab. (Note: Microbiology labs require a minimum of 48 hours for culturing.) Students may not be alone in laboratory areas.

C. VETERINARY LABS:

Veterinary tech/assistant students using the lab areas with permission can only be in a lab outside of classroom time if they are in a minimum group of two people.

Access to Science Labs Outside of Regularly Scheduled Time for MLS (K0134) and MLA/T (K0174) Students

Supervision and Attendance Medical Laboratory Program courses are planned with the expectation that students are able to gain sufficient competence in prescribed laboratory skills during regularly scheduled laboratory periods. The MLS and MLA/T programs structures courses so that students have the necessary opportunity to learn, and demonstrate their learning in a safe and supervised environment using appropriate facilities and resources.

I. Direct Laboratory Supervision of Students Outside of Regularly Scheduled Laboratory Periods (MLA/T and MLS) MLA/T and MLS students requiring access to one of the science laboratories outside of their regularly scheduled laboratory periods must make arrangements for this access, with their faculty, prior to admittance. Faculty will communicate to the students, relevant support staff, and to the designated supervisor 1) the planned lab activities in which the students will engage and 2) the timeframe for which lab preparation & supervision is required. During any such prearranged access, students will be directly supervised, at all times, by an identified faculty/support staff person.

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules NOTE: Direct supervision entails the presence of the identified faculty/support staff person inside the lab where the students are working, or the presence of the identified faculty/support staff person in the lab directly adjoining that. In the latter case, the faculty/support staff person will ensure open access through the adjoining door. Under no circumstances will a student be in a science laboratory alone.

IMPORTANT: “Phlebotomy is a Controlled Act. Collection of blood specimens must be directly supervised by a CMLTO registered, practicing MLT who has phlebotomy listed as a specialty on their CMLTO registration, or by another suitably trained MLA/T who has been specifically trained in, and deemed competent in phlebotomy by a regulated health professional.”

II. Attendance and Missed Labs (MLA/T and MLS):

It is MANDATORY that students attend and actively participate in scheduled laboratory periods and clinical experience. In MLS and MLA/T courses containing a laboratory/clinical component, missed laboratory/clinical time puts students at risk of not being able to demonstrate/be assessed in the learning outcomes of the course. If absenteeism occurs, an acceptable document of proof of reason for absence may be required. All competencies missed due to the absence must be deemed demonstrated by the Instructor. Missed labs may result in a mark of zero for the lab; therefore, persistent absenteeism will result in a non-continuance grade for the course. Make up labs could occur in the evening and/or weekends. In order to cover the cost of the new materials, support staff and Instructor’s time, there may be added cost incurred by the student for making up practical lab activities. Any cost is determined at the end of the semester by the Health Science Office. Revised Summer 2014

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Wounds Procedures

In all severe cases: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION ASAP. CALL 5555 (SECURITY) AND THEY WILL ASSESS THE SITUATION AND CALL 911 IF NECESSARY. When in doubt call 5555.

A. WOUNDS involving MAJOR BLEEDING (e.g. arterial laceration) Control bleeding by direct pressure. Elevate affected area. Put the person at rest. Use compression/ ice CALL 5555 immediately

Fill out an accident/incident electronic form.

B. WOUNDS involving MINOR BLEEDING (e.g. needle injury, scrape, and cut)

Get to a sink.

Allow the wound to bleed freely. Scrub with soap and water and rinse well under running water. Stop the bleeding and apply a bandage.

Report this to the professor and they will fill out an electronic accident/incident form. C. WOUNDS involving ANIMAL BITE/SCRATCHES Bites or scratches should be immediately washed with soap (preferably an

antiseptic soap) and running water. Bites or scratches that result in bleeding should be thoroughly scrubbed as above for

at least 15 minutes. After cleansing, a topical disinfectant and bandage should be used on the wound

to protect it. Individuals should notify their supervisor. Depending on the severity of the wound,

individuals should seek medical treatment by reporting to the Health Centre or Emergency Room.

There may be specific follow up depending on the animal source of the wound.

Report this to the professor and they will fill out an electronic accident/incident form.

NOTE: FOR BLOOD CLEAN-UP REFER TO BIOHAZARDOUS SPILL CLEAN UP PROCEDURES.

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Puncture Wounds from Known Biohazardous Substances

PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT PROCESS:

PUNCTURES INVOLVING HUMAN BLOOD: Report the incident to your professor. Students must visit the Campus Health Centre or a Hospital Emergency clinic to ensure Ontario Medical Association standard procedures are followed which involves testing/collecting all involved parties. Samples may be retained for Hepatitis/ HIV testing. Fill out the electronic accident/incident form.

PUNCTURES INVOLVING INFECTIOUS MICROBIAL MATERIAL: Report the incident to your professor. Students must visit the Campus Health Centre or a Hospital Emergency clinic. Identification of the microbe will be necessary for proper treatment. Fill out the electronic accident/ incident form.

Incident/Accident Reporting Procedure

INCIDENTS: Are happenings which have the potential to cause personal injury or cause damage to the work area. In both cases, PROMPT reporting is necessary to prevent future accidents.

ACCIDENTS: Are happenings which cause personal injury which require first aid and /or medical treatment.

REPORTING ACCIDENTS AND/OR INCIDENTS:

All accidents/incidents must be reported using the Security/Injury (E-Alert) Electronic Report Form. The address is: Link to E Alert Access can also be found on the college main intranet site. The Professors and Support Staff are responsible to ensure that these forms are filled in correctly and e-mailed to Facilities Management. Follow the prompts within the system to ensure proper reporting of the incident or accident. The appropriate Associate Dean and Health Centre must also be informed of the occurrence via email.

Students on clinical or other work placement must have their faculty or coordinator report incidents/accidents using the Security/Injury (E-Alert) Electronic Report Form to ensure records of occurrences at placement. If security responds to the incident/accident they will fill out the E-Alert.

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http://vsoc.s.on.ca/ealert/EIR.ASPX

SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Safety Systems and Equipment

Anyone using hazardous substances is expected to know and follow the required safety procedures. These are outlined in lab manuals and reinforced by Professors and Technical Staff. The following safety materials are located in strategic locations throughout the science lab areas and at the Humane Society labs.

1. Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) is in effect at the College and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Computer access to MSDS from any computer: http:/www.stlawrencecollege.msdss.com

2. Dedicated Hand Washing Sinks 3. Eye Wash Stations 4. Fire extinguishers 5. Spill cleanup kits (Rm 11835, 00660) 6. Lab coats, gloves, specialized goggles/faceshields as required. Each student is to

purchase their own personal goggles. 7. Safety showers 8. Fire Blankets (Rm 11840, 11800, 11750)

Location and use of lab specific safety equipment will be demonstrated by professors. Students should ensure they know the routes of EXIT for each of their labs in case of emergency.

X-Ray Safety

X-Ray safety rules follow provincial regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Branch, Ministry of Labour. A dosimeter will be assigned to each student. Students are required to wear their dosimeter while taking X-rays (Either at the Kingston Humane Society or at St. Lawrence College). As per Ministry of Labour guidelines, no cassettes shall be hand held during an exposure. X-rays will not be taken without the supervision of a trained staff/faculty member present. Protective apron, gloves and a thyroid protector of at least 0.55 mm lead must be worn while taking an X-Ray. A record of radiographic exposures, including the date, kilovoltage, tube current and duration of each exposure shall be maintained and kept for at least one year. Exposure reports from the National Dosimetry Service (Health Canada) are maintained on file for a minimum of 7 years.

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Emergency Equipment and Procedures

Each student should be aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a fire, evacuation, or other emergency. It is important that every student know the location and use of emergency equipment, alarms and exits.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING: In the event of a power failure, emergency lighting will switch on within a few seconds.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING ANIMAL ROOMS: There are silent emergency lights located about the door of each animal room which will flash if the fire alarms are activated.

TELEPHONES: A telephone is available during regular hours (posted) in Rooms 11840, 00680, 00660, 00650, and 11815 and within the animal ante rooms 00610, 00635, 00640, 00655, 00667. Emergency phones are available in all labs. Dial 5555 in case of all emergencies. Contact information for all technical support persons is posted at each phone for use in emergencies only.

ALARM BOXES: Fire alarm pull stations are located beside each stairwell.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Fire Extinguishers are located by the exit doors of the labs. The extinguishers are Class ABC; this class is acceptable for most types of fires. They are intended to be used only on small fires where there is no immediate danger of spreading and only if you have been trained and feel comfortable using them. Revised Summer 2014

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Fire & Evacuation Protocols

NO ALARM: VOICE OVER SYSTEM

An announcement with instructions for evacuation

IF A SMALL FIRE OCCURS IN THE LAB: Promptly inform the Professor or Technical Staff. Extinguish any open flames (Bunsen burners). Unplug any electrical equipment you are using. If warranted, pull the alarm and VACATE the building.

FIRE ALARM BELL: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY

Extinguish any open flames.

Unplug any electrical equipment you are using. Vacate the building with your peers and professor. DO NOT REMOVE YOUR LAB COATS OR WASH YOUR HANDS. Stay in your group and away from other groups of students because you are contaminated". Only enter the building when told to do so by the FIRE WARDEN or when it is announced on the public address system.

IF YOU FIND A FIRE IN A LAB: (you are passing by) Pull the alarm. VACATE the building.

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Miscellaneous Safety Procedures

MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER: GET HELP from faculty or support staff!

1. CHEMICAL BURNS: Flush with large amounts of water. Safety showers are located in Rms 11840, 11800, 11820, 11830 and 00660. These are activated by pulling the chain hanging from the ceiling. Use only when ABSOLUTELY warranted as it will cause flooding. Eye wash stations are located in each lab. Flush for 15 minutes and get medical attention.

2. ELECTRICAL BURNS: DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF. Turn off the circuit breaker. The

breaker panel is located by the exit doors in most labs. If possible, remove the person from the source of the current without endangering other people.

3. TOXIC VAPOURS: VACATE THE AREA SEEK ASSISTANCE!

NOTE: Do not move anyone with unknown injuries except when there is danger of further injury. GET HELP. Do not leave the injured person alone any longer that is necessary to get help. An injured person may faint or go into shock even when the injury appears minor. If you cannot leave- SHOUT.

During regular posted hours, contact any Professor or Technical Staff in the area or contact Security at 5555.

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Procedure for Chemical Spills

MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER: GET HELP from faculty or technical staff!

A. ACID OR BASE SPILLS: Use appropriate spill kit Small spills: neutralize and clean the area. Large spills: vacate the room and get HELP (PROFESSOR OR TECHNICAL STAFF)

B. SOLVENT SPILLS: (or Other Flammable Liquids)

Turn off all electrical equipment and vacate the area until the spill is cleaned up and get HELP (PROFESSOR OR TECHNICAL STAFF)

C. OTHER TOXIC CHEMICAL SPILLS:

Vacate the area immediately and get HELP (PROFESSOR OR TECHNICAL STAFF)

D. CLASS D CHEMICAL SPILL: (Sodium, Potassium, etc.) Cover with Class D compound.

Vacate the area immediately and get HELP (PROFESSOR OR TECHNICAL STAFF)

All incidents should be reported using the E-Alert electronic reporting system.

CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL:

Discard the waste in the appropriately labelled container as instructed by the Professor or the Technical Staff. Revised Summer 2014

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Evacuation Procedure for Veterinary Surgical Rooms (RM. 00693 AND 00650)

A. IF THE ALARM SOUNDS IN THE MORNING AND THE SURGICAL PATIENT IS NOT ANAESTHETIZED:

Dogs should be leashed, and cats should be put into a carrying case and everyone should vacate the College as soon as possible via the nearest exit.

Go far away from the crowds and the building. If you deem that the situation is an immediate emergency do not evacuate any animals.

All personnel should vacate the College immediately. B. IF THE ALARM SOUNDS IN THE MORNING AND THE

SURGICAL PATIENT IS ANAESTHETIZED: (Rm. 00690 & 00693)

The Ward people will leash dogs and carton cats and vacate the College as described above.

The Surgeon/ professor, and technologist(s) will continue with the surgery. Karoline Machado or Sarah Hatfield will advise the team as soon as possible whether

or not to evacuate. If evacuation is necessary, the surgical patient will be disconnected from the anaesthetic machine and carried to safety by the surgical team.

Technical staff will advise the Professor as soon as possible whether or not to

evacuate. If evacuation is necessary, the anesthetized animal(s) will be humanely euthanized as quickly as possible.

C. EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF LAB ANIMAL SURGERY (RM. 00650)

Vacate the College at once.

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Personal Safety: Special Health Hazards

A. PREGNANCY: Some labs may involve the use of hazardous materials. Many chemical and biological materials which are only moderately toxic to adults may be extremely hazardous to a foetus. Examples: volatile solvents, anaesthetics, some bacteria, radiation, heavy metals, many organic materials. It is the responsibility of the student who knows or suspects she is pregnant to inform her Professor/Technical Support persons as extra precautions may be warranted in some lab functions.

B. STUDENTS WEARING CONTACT LENSES:

It is recommended that contact lenses not be worn in the labs. In the event of an accident involving the face or eyes, contact lenses may increase the extent of eye damage due to the concentration of the hazardous substance under the contact lens. This could happen even if safety goggles are being worn. Students who choose to wear contact lenses in labs must inform the Professor and the Technical Staff.

The school is not responsible for contacts washed down the sink during eye wash Emergencies.

C. ASTHMA / ALLERGIES: It is recommended that students who have asthma or any type of allergies inform their professor and the technical support staff. Due to the sharing of lab space, lab chemicals, and lab materials/equipment and the possible exposure to animals this is important for all students in all programs using the laboratories.

Students with asthma related issues due to exposure to animals and their bedding should contact their coordinator for details on N95 mask fist testing.

D. ACCOMPANIMENT TO YOUR VEHICLE:

Security (extension 1200) will also escort you to your vehicle as required.

E. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LABS:

Students with documented Accommodations from the SLC Counselling and AccessAbility Services should meet with their professor prior to beginning each new lab course to discuss any needed support(s) to ensure their safety and the adequate assessment of their technical performance.

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SLC Kingston Campus Laboratory Safety Rules Telephone Directory

COLLEGE PHONE NUMBER: 613-544-5532 (AUTOMATED ATTENDANT) 613-544-5400 (OPERATOR)

SECURITY: EMERGENCY: EXT 5555 NON EMERGENCY: EXT. 1200 CELL PHONE: 613-561-0477

HEALTH CENTRE: EXT. 1136/1182

KIM CLOUTIER EXT. 1704

LYNDA ASHAUER EXT. 1654

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FOR LAB STAFF:

SARAH HATFIELD EXT. 1324 CELL PHONE: 613-561-2837

PETE JARDINE: EXT. 1257 CELL PHONE: 613- 561-0644

CARLENE LOTT EXT. 1212 CELL PHONE: 613-561-2841

HELEN THOMPSON EXT. 1546 CELL PHONE: 613-561-0643

KAROLINE MACHADO EXT. 1645 CELL PHONE: 613-561-0647

GRACE WILDER EXT. 1223 CELL PHONE: 613- 561-0642

CHRISTINE LYONS (PART-TIME) CELL PHONE: 613-532-0959

DELINA MELO (PART-TIME) CELL PHONE: 613-561-3970

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Signature Page for SLC Laboratory Safety Rules

Student Acknowledgement: By signing below I acknowledge that: I have downloaded, read and understood the Lab Safety Rules and I agree to follow the protocols set out in the Rules. I also acknowledge that I can access the Rules at any time through my programs’ Blackboard sites for courses in which there is a laboratory component and through hard copy in each laboratory area and that I may ask faculty and support staff at any time when unsure of a Rule. Finally I acknowledge that safety infractions are serious and will be handled as per individual course assessments and also using the SLC Academic Policy Manual – Student Code of Conduct Section as deemed necessary by my program.

Student Name: (please print) Khaled M Ibrahim

Program: Medical Laboratory Science Year: 2014

Signature:

Date: (09/09/2014)

Please self-identify in the space below if you have allergies or intend to wear contact lenses in the lab:

N/A Students will be required to acknowledge that they have read and understand the Laboratory Safety Rules by signing the Signature Form annually. A copy of the Signature Form(s) will be kept on file for the duration of their program. Revised Summer 2014

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Documents

Final Safety Rules with Signage.doc1.pdf