Use/Exposure: Compressed gases are used in many clinical laboratories. They are found in varying sizes and in pure or mixed states. Examples: ammonia, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. NOTE: Compressed gases can be toxic, radioactive, flammable and explosive. These effects arise from the compression of the gas and the health effects of the chemical itself. Glass Use/Exposure: Glassware is used as bottles, beakers, flasks, test tubes, pipettes and tubing. Chipped, cracked, badly etched glassware and sharp edges present hazards as well as broken glass. Cuts, scratches, abrasions are potential locations for infection. NOTE: VI. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS The following practices have been added to this chemical hygiene plan as a prevention of physical injury which can have the secondary effect of toxic exposure or injury. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Grounding All laboratory instrumentation must be grounded and initially checked by Engineering personnel in accordance with Engineering SOP No. 5, Management Program and New Equipment If the “Equipment Testing”. equipment is intended for use on human subjects, Biomedical Engineering Technicians will need to perform safety tests and properly certify that the devices are safe for this purpose. The use of personally owned electrical devices in the medical center is governed by the procedures contained in NF/SGVHS Memorandum No. 90-10, In “Personally Owned Property Placed Official Use”. 2. Shocks All shocks of any magnitude must be reported immediately to the Biomedical Engineering Technician for Research. Corrective Action in Case of Shock Shut off the current and/or unplug the instrument. Do not use the instrument that is causing shock. Report the incident immediately to the Safety Officer and Biomedical Engineering. 4. Repairs Repairs on the electrical system are not to be performed by laboratory personnel. The Biomedical Engineering Technician must be consulted at ext. 6501 for assistance.
Use/Exposure: Compressed gases are used in many clinical laboratories. They are found in varying sizes and in pure or mixed states. Examples: ammonia, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. NOTE: Compressed gases can be toxic, radioactive, flammable and explosive. These effects arise from the compression of the gas and the health effects of the chemical itself. Glass Use/Exposure: Glassware is used as bottles, beakers, flasks, test tubes, pipettes and tubing. Chipped, cracked, badly etched glassware and sharp edges present hazards as well as broken glass. NOTE: Cuts, scratches, abrasions are potential locations for infection. VI. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS The following practices have been added to this chemical hygiene plan as a prevention of physical injury which can have the secondary effect of toxic exposure or injury. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Grounding All laboratory instrumentation must be grounded and initially checked by Engineering personnel in accordance with Engineering SOP No. 5, “Equipment Management Program and New Equipment Testing”. If the equipment is intended for use on human subjects, Biomedical Engineering Technicians will need to perform safety tests and properly certify that the devices are safe for this purpose. The use of personally owned electrical devices in the medical center is governed by the procedures contained in NF/SGVHS Memorandum No. 90-10, “Personally Owned Property Placed In Official Use”. 2. Shocks All shocks of any magnitude must be reported immediately to the Biomedical Engineering Technician for Research. Corrective Action in Case of Shock Shut off the current and/or unplug the instrument. Do not use the instrument that is causing shock. Report the incident immediately to the Safety Officer and Biomedical Engineering. 4. Repairs Repairs on the electrical system are not to be performed by laboratory personnel. The Biomedical Engineering Technician must be consulted at ext. 6501 for assistance.