Lab Work-Safety Awareness - McGill University · Lab Work – Safety Awareness Presented by: Joseph Vincelli, Operations Manager Environmental Health & Safety To support the continuous

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Environmental Health & Safety

Lab Work – Safety Awareness

Presented by: Joseph Vincelli, Operations Manager


To support the continuous improvement of the University’s

safety culture by providing advice, guidance, training, and technical support to the McGill community


Mission Statement

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Regulations & Guidelines

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Guidelines

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Standards

Environment Canada – New Substances Notification

Quebec Regulation Respecting Occupational Health and Safety

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Transport Canada – Transport of Dangerous Goods

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

McGill myLab


Transport Canada -TDG Regulations

9 Classes, designated 1 to 9

Chemicals and explosives in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9

Infectious substances in class 6.2

Radioactive materials in class 7

Packaging and labeling of biological agents or toxins transported to another entity

Mandatory training for all who transport (shipping and receiving)

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RegulationsPHAC

Human Pathogens

CFIA

Animal Pathogens

Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines

Prions

CFIA


CFIA Standards

Containment Standards for Facilities Handling Plant Pests

Containment Standards for Facilities Handling Aquatic Animal Pathogens (2010)

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Environment CanadaNew Substances Notification Regulations(Organisms)

Reporting mandatory for manufactured/imported microorganisms if not found on the Domestic Substances List

Research & development exempted (OK in the lab and with no release in the environment):

Reporting required if organisms are introduced into experimental field study without containment


Biohazards Policy*

“Prior to beginning work with biohazardousmaterial, responsible users must complete and submit an Application to Use Biohazardous Materials to Environmental Health & Safety for review and approval”

*University Laboratory Safety Committee September 24, 2007

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Definition: Biohazards


Biohazards

Bacteria Viruses Fungi Parasites Plants and algae Prions

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Biohazards

Toxins of biological origin Human tissue, blood, body fluids Animal tissues, carcasses Nucleic acids Genetically modified strains & organisms

Others that could contain biohazardousmaterial, e.g. Cell lines

Cultures from soil samples

Waste water


LAI*: Routes of Transmission

Origin: biological, chemical, or radioactive

Direct contact (e.g. splash, spills)

Inhalation

Ingestion

Dermal entry

Parenteral inoculation (injection)

Indirect contact (i.e. touching a contaminated door handle)

Vectors: animal/insect bites

*Laboratory acquired infections (LAI) or exposures

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Risk Groups

Categorization of relative hazards of infective organisms (4 levels) Risk Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4

Risk classification: Pathogenicity

Infectious dose

Mode of transmission

Host range

Effective prevention (e.g. vaccine)

Effective treatment (e.g., antibiotic, antiviral PEP)


Containment Level

Minimum requirements for safe handling (4 levels) Operational practices

Safe work practices

Engineering, technical, physical: Location & access Surface finishes & casework HVAC Containment perimeter (windows, autoclave

location, etc.) Services (water, drains, gas, electricity,

equipment)

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Containment Level 1

No special design features

Biological safety cabinet not required, may be used for sterility

Work may be done on open bench top

Good aseptic/microbiological technique


Containment Level 2

Additional physical requirements, e.g. Limited access, signage, lockable doors

Resistant, non-absorptive surfaces (for disinfection)

Containment of aerosols: Biological safety cabinets

Centrifuges with sealed rotors or safety cups

Minimize environmental contamination: Hand washing sinks

Decontamination facilities (e.g. autoclaves)

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Containment Levels 3 and 4 Level 3 Respiratory protection

HEPA filtration of lab exhaust

Strictly controlled access

Level 4 Isolated facility with sealed perimeter

Positive pressure suits or Class 3 BSC

Effluent sterilization system


WHMIS - Classes

D2 -Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects

A – Compressed Gases

B – Flammable & Combustible

C- Oxidizing Material

D - Poisonous & Infectious Materials



E – Corrosive Material

F - Dangerously Reactive Material

D3 - Biohazardous Infectious Material

D1 - Materials Causing Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects

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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission(CNSC)

The acquisition, possession and use of radiation sources are subject to licensing by the CNSC

EHS administers the CNSC license, renewed every 5 years.

Internal permits are issued by EHS to radiation users (renewed yearly) after completing the Application to Use Radioactive Materials

Internal permits contain: Name of permit holder; Classification of laboratory (e.g. Basic, Intermediate, High); Validity period; Approved use and/or storage locations; Radioisotope types and possession limits; Certain compliance conditions.


Radiation Safety Policies*

Compliance Enforcement Policy

Radiation Safety "3 Strikes" Enforcement Policy

Radioisotope Laboratory Decommissioning Policy

Radiation Safety Training Policy

McGill Radioisotope Acquisition Policy

Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Policy

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Radioactive materials

Ionizing radiation composed of particles and/or photons or electromagnetic radiation Alpha Particles (α)

Beta Particles (β-)

Positron (β+)

Gamma Radiation (γ)

X-Rays

Present as an open or sealed source

External radiation protection: Time, Distance, Shielding and Contamination Control


McGill myLabwww.mcgill.ca/ehs/mylab

Web based compliance tool

Maintains hazardous material inventories

Allows shared inventories

Inventory linked to MSDS service (3E Inc.)

Critical emergency response information

To get started, contact Parisa Parang to setup an account.

[email protected]

Local: 8778

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WHMIS*

*Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

ObjectiveTo ensure the protection of workers and students from the adverse effects of hazardous materials through the promotion of access to health and safety information on Controlled & Hazardous Products


WHMIS – Key Elements

Worker core training Chemicals grouped in 6 classes

Cautionary labeling of containersSupplier Labels, Workplace Labels, Laboratory Labels

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Provided by the manufacturer/supplier

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McGill myLabwww.mcgill.ca/ehs/mylab


Safe Work Practices

Understand the hazards

Restrict lab access

Avoid clutter

Use personal protective equipment Lab coat

Gloves

Eye protection

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McGill PPE Policy


No shorts, sandals, etc.

“Universal Precautions” with human blood

No food, drinks, etc.

No mouth pipetting

Work carefully, deliberately

Decontaminate work surfaces

Safe Work Practices (cont’d)

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Use needles, syringes only if necessary

Report accidents to Supervisor and/or EHS Cuts, needle sticks, scrapes

Contamination of broken skin

Splash of hazardous materials

Incidents and near accidents

Document by completing the McGill Accident/Incident/Occupation Disease form

www.mcgill.ca/ehs/forms/forms/accidentincidentreportorm



Consequences of poor work practices: Personnel exposure

Contamination of research

Environmental release

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Lab Safety Training Courses

WHMIS Training for Lab Personnel

Principles of Laboratory Radiation Safety

Introduction to Biosafety

Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets

Hazardous Waste Management & Disposal Training for Lab Personnel

Laser Safety Course

myLab Training Courses & online documents



Contact information: Telephone: 514-398-4563

Fax: 514-398-8047

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.mcgill.ca/ehs

Address: 3610 McTavish, 4th floor

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