Safety Seminar Mec E Graduate Student Orientation Calynn Stumpf

Safety Seminar Mec E Graduate Student Orientation Calynn Stumpf Instructional Lab, Safety, and TA Coordinator Chair of Safety Committee

Seminar Outline Safety Policies – Provincial – University Procedures – Contacts – Resources and training – Emergencies – Working in a lab https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-rebranding-process-too-casual-too-serious-just-right-1.803894 https://www.ualberta.ca/toolkit/downloads/logos www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Provincial Legislation Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – Act, Code, and Regulation – Government of Alberta Purpose of OHS Act: – Promote and maintain worker well-being – Prevent workplace incidents – Protect workers and worker’s rights https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-rebranding-process-too-casual-too-serious-just-right-1.803894 www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

OHS Act 2018 – Part 1 Obligations of Work Site Parties – Employer Ensure health and safety of workers Make workers aware of responsibilities and duties (Act, Code, and Regulation) – Worker Ensure health and safety of self and co-workers Co-operate with employer to protect health and safety www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

OHS Act 2018 – Part 4 Dangerous Work – Right to refuse unsafe work – Must immediate report to: Supervisor Employer https://www.levitt-safety.com/blog/12-safety-fails/ www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

OHS Act 2018 – Part 5 Program and Practice – Orientation to work site (supervisor) – Training (WHMIS, Chemical, Physical) – Emergencies (reaction and reporting) http://www.craft-group.com/safety-training-at-craft/ https://www.carolinatree.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/03/ctc safety-achievements.jpg http://www.pktowing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/emergency-response-banner 1.jpg www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Incident Reporting All "serious incidents" must be reported immediately to Alberta Labor. – Injury or incident that results in hospital admittance or death of a worker – Unplanned or uncontrolled explosion, fire, or flood that causes (or had the potential to cause) a serious injury – Collapse or failure of any part of a building or structure or worksite equipment www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Incident Reporting Serious To report a serious incident: – Imminent danger Call 911 then, Call EHS Control Center (780) 492-5555 – Submit an EHS incident report www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Incident Reporting – Wallet Card (EHS) https://cloudfront.ualberta.ca/-/media/ualberta/vice-president-finance/environment-health-saftey/documents/wallet-card-front-employee.pdf/ www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

University Policy Set by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) – www.ehs.ualberta.ca www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Department Policy Safety concerns addressed by Department Council through Safety Committee and its members All graduate students attend introductory safety seminar www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Procedures Who do you contact? Where can I find safety resources? What training should I do? What do I do in an emergency? How do I safely work in a lab? https://www.clipartmax.com/middle/m2i8m2H7A0d3Z5i8 working-with-the-friendly-shape-language-that-exists-telephone-icon// https://www.ualberta.ca/emergency-medicine https://www.atlantictraining.com/shop/hazard-communications-medical-healthcare-dvd.html www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Contacts People: Best safety resource Know your lab mates Know your department – Safety committee https://www.futureenergysystems.ca/news/post/cant-stop-the-engines www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Safety Committee Personnel Role Olanrewaju Bello Graduate Student Rep Dr. John Doucette Department Chair Dr. Kajsa Duke Academic Member Roger Marchand Technical Member (Shop) Dr. André McDonald Associate Chair (Research) Daniel Mooney Technical Member (Shop) Bryan Rapati Department Manager Calynn Stumpf Safety Committee Chair Dr. Prashant Waghmare Academic Member www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Safety Committee Please contact safety committee for: – General information – Reporting an incident – Ordering safety equipment https://userinfo.surfsara.nl/systems/general https://www.pacific.edu/Images/OIT/Incident%20Reporting.png https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q tbn:ANd9GcT6Jj3xcxjufDri0DseF-NXoXeNmR9pL0LZ2S5wqtkNpdaqsDLVCQ www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Safety Resources www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Safety Resources www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Training General orientation to safety (This seminar) Training –WHMIS training –Shop training –Lab and chemical safety training Lab-Specific Training –Given by your supervisor –Introduction to lab (and its special features) www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Training: WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) – Mandatory for all students and staff – WHMIS training is required to obtain lab key(s) – Outlines principles for handling controlled substances https://offers.hrdownloads.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LPs/WHMIS%20Pictograms/Pictograms.png?width 600&name Pictograms.png www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Training: WHMIS On-line training through EHS Website Basic elements: 1. Proper labels 2. Current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) a.Readily available to ALL workers b.Updated every 3 years OR c.Computer with printer available in lab www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Training: Shop Tools Machinists and technicians available for training – Basic tools – Power tools (Drill press and bandsaw) MECE Shop Contact – Daniel Mooney (MECE Shop – Lead Hand) – Roger Marchand ( Technical Services Supervisor) www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Training: Lab & Chemical Safety Discuss among your colleagues (2 minutes) – What do you think course should cover? https://www.unicef.be/content/uploads/2014/05/WDYT-Logo-Achtergrond1.jpg www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Training: Lab & Chemical Safety 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Hazard identification and assessment Hazard elimination and control Physical, psychosocial and general lab safety Chemical safety Laboratory equipment Waste management Transportation Emergency preparedness www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Hazard Assessment Hazard assessments needed to be complete for each experiment you do Steps: – Review work activities – Identify hazard (probability and severity) – Control hazards – Safe operating procedures (SOP) www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Controlling Hazards https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hierarchy/images/HierarchyControls.jpg www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Personal Protective Equipment Required by OH&S Code Many different types – Gloves – Aprons – Eyewear – Respiratory Fit testing provided by EHS https://www.bunnings.com.au/unisafe-high-performance-ear-muffs p5823110 https://www.safetygloves.co.uk/supertouch-topaz-cool-orange-and-black-thermal-work-gloves.html https://atcallsafety.com.au/glasses-and-goggles/safety-glasses/evolve-safety-glasses.html www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Hazardous Materials Chemical inventories needed for all labs – Specify contact and chemical information – Aides emergency personnel – Download form from Mec E Safety website www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Chemical Storage Store materials properly – Flammable storage cabinet – Acids cabinet www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Working in a Lab Housekeeping rules: – General cleanliness – No gloves or lab coats outside of lab – Label containers (so others know if substance is hazardous) – Report unsafe conditions to supervisor or Safety Committee member www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Chemical Disposal Limit use of chemicals Purchase smallest quantity practical See MSDS for handling and disposal Contact CHEMATIX for pick up https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/S-10758/Drums/Steel-Drum-with-Lid-55-Gallon-Open-Top-Unlined www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Chemical Disposal CHEMATIX Web based system Requires registration Labelling requirements – Name of chemical (list all constituents) – Quantity (weight or volume of each component) https://www.hazchem.ualberta.ca/Chematix/ www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Syringes and Sharps Proper disposal – Order container from Fisher Scientific – Broken glass in machine shop (yellow container) Do not recap disposable syringes Do not leave syringes unattended www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Receiving dangerous goods, e.g., chemicals – Need TDG training and certification – Receive ALL chemicals through shop – Ship ALL chemicals through shop (use proper forms and procedures) www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Emergencies For ALL emergencies (on campus) call: 911 (9-911 will work as well) http://www.firstsafetysigns.co.uk/Exit-sign-running-man-left https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2400/bcef0/products/167/images/284/Double Sided Red Self Luminous Exit Sign 87547.1357602221.1280.1280.jpg?c 2 www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Emergency Procedures Medical – Life threatening (911); – Serious, but mobile (Hospital) – Minor (First Aid Kit) Fire – Activate alarm and evacuate building – Call 911 – Meet fire department at main entrance www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Emergency Procedures Chemical spill: – MINOR Get help Use spill kit to contain Contact Roger Marchand (492-1466) for proper disposal – MAJOR – Call 911 www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

First Aid Some shop and office staff trained in First Aid (First Aid and CPR) – Both in Mec E building (room 1-19) and ICE building (tenth floor) Know locations of: – First Aid Kit – Eye wash stations – Showers – Fire alarm www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

First Aid Training Offered by the Faculty of Engineering Cost of 95 Requires recertification after 3 years https://www.safetysign.com/products/3959/first-aid-sign www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Working Alone Working without readily available assistance Avoid working alone if possible UofA SAFE App (Google Play Store) Lone Worker Program https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id com.cutcom.apparmor.ualberta&hl en www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Getting to and from campus ETS Buses – Stop Request After 6:00PM Walking – Safewalk (780 4 WALKME) – 10 blocks from any LRT station – Monday to Saturday 7:00pm to 12:00am https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Transit Service#/media/File:ETS Bus Route 1 Capilano.jpg https://www.su.ualberta.ca/services/safewalk/ www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Getting to and from campus Biking – Secure Bike Cages - 10.80/month – U Locks Legal Requirements – Bells (Shared pathways) – Night Time Riding Front white light Rear red light https://www.ualberta.ca/vice-president-facilities-operations/about-us/news/2015/april/newbikecageinstadiumparkade https://www.ucycle.com/product/kryptonite-new-york-fahgettaboudit-u-lock-43799-1.htm www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

How to get your lab keys 1. Safety courses must be completed: 1. WHMIS 2. Laboratory and Chemical Safety 2. Request for keys: 1. Faculty Intranet 3. Pick up keys ( 50 deposit): 1. DICE 10th floor reception 2. NINT 1st floor recpetion https://www.scarce.org/keys-for-conservation-collectionproject/ www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece

Presentation End Thank you for attending Questions? Calynn Stumpf – Office: DICE 10-387 – Phone: (780) 492-2382 – Email: [email protected] www.engineering.ualberta.ca/mece