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Chemical Procurement Chemical Storage Chemical Transporting Chemical Manipulation Chemical Safety : An Incident Report
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Chemical Procurement

Chemical Procurement
Before chemicals are ordered, the following questions should be considered:
What is the least hazardous chemical available that can be used?
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How should the chemical be stored?

What is the minimum quantity needed to complete the experiment?

Is the laboratory equipped to handle a spill?

Is the chemical already available? Check your laboratory chemical inventory.

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Are personnel trained on how to safely handle the chemical?

Chemical Storage

Chemical Storage
Chemical containers must be labeled with a minimum of chemical name, hazard warnings.
Containers shall be dated when received and opened. Accompanying material safety data sheets must be kept.

Chemical Storage
General Considerations:
Plan ahead for spills, accidents or emergencies.

Be aware of special storage conditions such as temperature, relative humidity or limited shelf life.
Segregate chemicals by hazard class or compatibility. Use secondary containers or trays for corrosives and toxic solvents.
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Chemical Storage
General Considerations:
When refrigerating flammables, only use refrigerators specifically designed for flammable materials.
Do not store food in chemical storage refrigerators. Label chemical storage refrigerators with the following: No Food Chemical Storage Only

Chemical Storage Hazard Class

At a minimum, chemicals should be segregated as:

Corrosives Oxidizers Flammable Liquids Poisons or Toxic Chemicals Reactive (water or time sensitive)
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Chemical Storage Corrosives

Store concentrated acids and bases separately.
H+ OH-

Keep corrosives away from organic chemicals and combustible materials. Use secondary catch basins for concentrated acids and bases.

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Chemical Storage
Store in approved safety cans or cabinets Segregate from oxidizing acids and oxidizers. Keep away from any source of ignition: flames, heat or sparks. Know where fire fighting equipment is stored and how to use. If volatile flammable liquids are stored in a refrigerator it must be in an explosion-proof (labsafe) refrigerator.
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Chemical Storage xidizers

Store oxidizers away from flammable and combustible materials.
Store oxidizers away from reducing agents. Maintain the minimum quantity needed and dispose of unneeded material immediately.

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Chemical Storage To ic Chemicals

Store highly toxic materials in a dedicated storage fume hood. Maintain the minimum quantity needed and dispose of unneeded material immediately. Store in unbreakable containers or use secondary containers. Label storage areas with designated area signs.

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Chemical Storage Reactive

Use the MSDS and labels for storage information. Bring only quantities needed for immediate use into the laboratory. Store water reactive chemicals away from all sources of water or in water tight containers. Store thermally unstable chemicals in approved refrigerators.
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Chemical Transporting

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Transporting Chemicals
If chemicals are transferred to a second container, make sure the new container is labeled with the chemical name. Use secondary containers, with handles, made of rubber, plastic or metal. Secondary containers should be large enough to contain all of the chemical contents.

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Transporting Chemicals
Make sure the pathway is clear of obstructions and tripping hazards. Plan ahead for spills.

Transport only the quantity needed to complete the experiment.

Use sturdy carts when transporting heavy containers or transporting over long distances.

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Chemical Manipulation

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Chemical Manipulation
Be familiar with chemical properties and products of chemical reactions. Be prepared for chemical spills and clean up spills immediately.

Plan ahead have apparatus and associated equipment ready before chemicals are used. Use the appropriate equipment, such as funnels, beakers and spatulas when transferring chemicals.

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Chemical Manipulation
Use chemical fume hoods to control exposure as chemicals are transferred.
Use chemical fume hoods to control exposure during the experiment. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (chemical splash goggles, gloves, etc.). Have disposal containers ready ahead of time.
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Chemical Safety : An Incident Report

2008 , UCLA , Chemistry Laboratory , Run by Professor Harran. 23 Year old Lab worker Sheri Shangji severely burned in a Chemical Fire 50 % Burns , With severe 3rd degree burns to the neck Passed Away 18 Days Later.

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WHAT WENT WRONG ?

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The Investigation : Cal/OSHA

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The Outcome
A Brilliant Young Researcher in Sheri Sangji was lost at a early age Criminal charges pressed against the University and the Professor ( Three felony counts for violating public safety) Conviction could result in almost 4.5 years of Prison time with 1 Million$ in Fines
Source : http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jan/21/local/la-me-ucla-lab-20120121 http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/state&id=8750966 http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/web/2012/01/Systemic-FailuresCited-UCLA-Lab-Fatality.html 25

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