ohsrm PART B

Step 3. Assess the risk

Ref. # 1 2 3 4 List & describe the hazards and hazardous jobs

School of Molecular Bioscience

Hazardous procedure: Use of Fume Hood for volatile reagents

Priority 2 3 4 3

Toxic vapours escape from hood into lab, resulting in poisoning of user by inhalation exposure Corrosive vapours escape from hood into lab, burning the user via skin or inhalation exposure Stinking vapours escape from hood into lab, resulting in user becoming nauseous or vomiting Use of Bunsen burner or other ignition source in hood leads to fire

What makes it hazardous? Consult with the workers to find out which factors are relevant:

X The nature of the hazard itself X The individual(s) involved

Tick relevant boxes and record observations or comments. Fume hood is required for safe handling of volatile reagents that emit toxic, corrosive or odorous vapours. Incorrect use of hood will result in exposure to these noxious vapours, and potential harm Requires specific training in use of this apparatus Not safe for use by untrained individuals Date 22/3/2010

Record the names of those consulted when assessing the risk Peter Kerr, Joe Dimauro, Jenny Phuyal, Zia Ahmad, Angela Nikolic, Robert Czolij, Craig Jackson

Step 4. Control the risk(s)

Describe the risk control(s) Wear personal protective equipment (lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, respirator if appropriate) Keep hood clear of clutter and mess, and keep amount of equipment and chemicals in hood to a minimum to maintain good air flow Keep the glass sash at the front of the hood down as far as possible when in use (approx 20 cm gap is appropriate) this ensures a strong airflow into the hood, and provides protection against eg. acid splash injuries or explosions in the hood Ensure hood fan is switched ON before use Never use Bunsen burners or other ignition sources in a fume hood fires in this location can get out of control quickly due to chimney effect, and common storage of solvents in/under the hood Dont use the hood as a long-term storage location for chemicals and wastes - it is designed for experimental procedures, not storage. Know the difference between a fume hood, a biosafety cabinet, and a laminar flow hood these all have different types of airflow, and different uses. A fume hood is NOT appropriate for sterile work, or for work with biohazards. Proper training of users Development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Reading and following the SOP Who is responsible for implementation Individual user and their supervisor Individual user and their supervisor Individual user and their supervisor Due by date 21/4/2010 21/4/2010 21/4/2010

Individual user and their supervisor Individual user and their supervisor Individual user and their supervisor Individual user and their supervisor

21/4/2010

21/4/2010 21/4/2010

Supervisor of researcher SMB Safety Commitee Individual user and their supervisor

21/4/2010 21/4/2010 21/4/2010

Record the names of those consulted when deciding on risk control measures Peter Kerr, Joe Dimauro, Jenny Phuyal, Zia Ahmad, Angela Nikolic, Robert Czolij, Craig Jackson

PART B completed by: Nick Coleman

Date:

22/3/2010