Health Safety Manual

Sustainable nanotechnology

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Handbook

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VERSION 1 | SEP 2010


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SRI LAN LANKA KA INST I NSTITU ITUTE TE OF O F NANO NA NOTEC TECHNO HNOL LOG OGY Y (PVT) (PV T) LTD This Health and Safety Policy Policy Statement sets out SLINTEC's SLINTEC's aims and objectives objectives for the management of health and safety of its employees within the institutional setting. It comprises a Policy Statement and details pertaining to the organization and arrangements for implementing and monitoring the policy. Under the authority of this Policy are a series of specific policies aimed at identified health and safety issues. These policies set the standards for risk control and are further supported by guidance to assist those responsible to meet these standards. standards.

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Environment,, Health & Safety (EHS) Handbook Environment

Message from the CEO Sri Lanka embarked on SLINTEC, Sri Lanka’s most ambitious Science & Technolog Technology y initiative initiativ e to drive nanotechno nanotechnology logy Innovation for business competitiveness in 2008. We commenced operations in December 2008 by initially hiring first science leadership team and completed equipping SLINTEC with the most advanced nanotech equipment by May 2009. By August 2009 the science team was advanced and we had a team of 25, a combination of science & business development cadre at SLINTEC. One of o f the major challenges cha llenges for fo r Sri Lanka’ Lanka’s most advanced advanc ed science research and innovation innovat ion centre would be to manage the unknown in terms of potential risks in the nanotechnology space, specially because it is only in the year 2000 that the world’s first public sector nanotechnology institute was set up in USA . As at today, 92 countries worldwide have set up nanotechnology institutes and with each day day,, the world is discovering the potential of nanotechnology and its ability to impact the environment environment and society with sustainable solutions. But at the same time, Nano safety is an area of major concern due to the fact that managing nano particles invisible to the eye can only be done through extremely robust, proactive policies, procedures & processes, which anticipates potential risks and manage them in a noncompromising manner.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book

Our commitment to environment, environment, health & safety at SLINTEC has always been of the highest priority in order to ensure ensure the safety of every single employee at SLINTEC and all those who in the course of business we come in to contact with. Having signed up with NIOSH on nano health & safety, we have embarked on a series of training programs and have installed many preventive processes to manage the risk. Our first nano health surveillance program, where every single research employee’ s vital signs were monitored & measured took place on August 2010. Today,, we launch Today launch the SLINTEC SLINTEC Environment, Environment, Health & Safety Manual which is another ke key y initiative to to ensure ensure nano health & safety at SLINTEC, as we believe that its SLINTEC’s corporate responsibility to its employees, its community & its society. It is now imperative that every single one of us to responsibly implement the nano health & safety policy at SLINTEC.

Ravi Fernando CEO, SLINTEC

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PREFACE Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology Nanotechnology (Pvt) Limited is an institute, which is explicitly committed to Sustainable NanotechNanotechnology that built around three sustainability dimensions, namely, Social, Environment and Economic, undertakes to act responsibly for the health and safety of its employees and the communities and the environment in which it operates. Environment, Health and Safety Principles are an integral part of our business strategy, and budgets and plans are formulated to achieve the standards required, required, whilst intending for optimal envir environmental onmental performance as well. This handbook states SLINTEC’ SLINTEC’s policy on Envir Environment, onment, Health Health & Safety Safety,, and outlines responsibilities responsibilities and arrangements arrangements for for ensuring the safety of all those working in the institute. This information is in accordance with the national and international Safety Policies, Codes of Practice and associated Guidance, and is specific to Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Ltd and the work carried out there in. It is important that this book is read and understood before before starting work in the institute as the guidelines outlined herein will help to carry out work safely and to avoid accidents. However,, it is noteworthy that accident preven However prevention tion is mainly common sense, forethought and planning, tidiness and good housekeeping. Safety within laboratories in particular requires adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and also constant care and attention, seeking advices, in case of any doubt. Please note that individuals are require required d to sign and return the declaration issued with this book as a testimonial of individual understands and the awareness of the contents of this handbook and the responsibilities with respect to environment, health and safety. Concerning the novelty of the technology, the contents of this book will be subjected to review as and when necessary and updates will be issued where necessary. necessary. Suggestions for correct corrections ions or contributions in further issues should be sent to the Science Team Leaders or the Manager-Human Resources.

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Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book CONTENTS...

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CONTENTS 1.

SLINTEC Environme Environment, nt, Health & Safety Policy (EHS Po Policy) licy) Emergency Actions (Injuries/ (Injuries/Accidents/Illnesses) Accidents/Illnesses)

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Definitions

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General Safety Requirement Requirementss

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Chemical Hazard Risk Assessment

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Chemical Safety Proc Procedure edure

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Hazard Management Information System (HMIS System)

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Personal Protective Equipmen quipmentt Policy (PPE Policy)

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Nanoscience Surveillance System

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Electrical and Mechanical Safety

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Fire Safety

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Environmental Environme ntal Safety

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Clean Room Layout and Clean Room Code of Conduct

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Monitoring of Safety Standards

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Personal Aspects

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Training

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Declaration

Annexure: 1.

Chemical Hazard Risk Assessment For Form m

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Accident/Incident Report Form

Appendix 1.

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Fire Wardens Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Handbook

01 SLIN SL INTE TEC C ENV ENVIR IRON ONME MENT NT, HEA HEAL LTH & SAFETY POLICY SLIN SL INTE TEC C EN ENVI VIRO RONME NMENT NT,

HEAL HE ALTH & SAF SAFET ETY Y POL POLIC ICY Y

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SLINTE SLI NTEC C ENVI E NVIRON RONMEN MENT T, HEAL H EALTH & SAFET SA FETY Y POLIC PO LICY Y Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Ltd (SLINTEC) (SLINTEC) as an Institute committed to Sustainable Nanotechnology and as an employer consigned to United Nations Global Compact Principles, is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment environment for all its employees, seconded seconded employees, interns and and any other people who may be affected by its activities. The overall responsibility for ensuring establishment establishment and the effective ef fective implementation of this policy lies with the Leadership of the Institute that is the Science Team Leaders and its’ Chief Executive Officer. However, Senior Scientists are responsible for ensuring that all activities in their areas are risk assessed where appropriate; and safe systems of work implemented and monitored. Despite its observance to best international health and safety practices, this policy is in accordance with the general duties of employers to their employees as stated in the Factories Ordinance Ordinance of 1951. SLINTEC will ensure that the policy conforms to general rules and expectations of the National Science Foundation and its Industry Partners and that it interfaces effectively with all project clusters/divisions involved in research at SLINTEC.

In developing this policy we affirm that: SLINTEC has a legal respon responsibility sibility and a duty to ensure, so far as is i s reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all staff and its seconded employees having access to its laboratories and of other persons using the premises and facilities. SLINTEC considers that high standards of Health and Safety are of importance in enabling it to achieve its objectives. ob jectives. Compliance with the legal requir requirements ements is the minimum standard that is acceptable. SLINTEC is committed to planning, implementing and reviewing its Health and Safety arrangements in order to achieve continual improvements in performance by identifying hazards (the potential for harm), assessing risks (the likelihood of that harm being realized) and managing those risks. SLINTEC is committed to ensure that this policy and the arrangements in force are extended to its’ employees, seconded employees and all those having access to SLINTEC, or visiting the premises and facilities.

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SLINTEC SLIN TEC ENV ENVIRO IRONME NMENT NT, HEAL H EALTH & SAFET SA FETY Y POLI P OLIC CY In developing this policy we affirm that continuation... •

SLINTEC is committed to consult employees, the repr representatives esentatives from National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on Health and Safety matters and Central Environmental Authority (CEA) on Envir Environmental onmental Issues.


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SLINTEC is bounded to safegua safeguard rd the environment from the effe effects cts of its research and developm development ent activit activities. ies.

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SLINTEC is obligated to ensure that the demands of activities do not exceed the capabilities of its’ employees or embeds to carry out the work without risk to themselves or others.

Whilst the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Ltd accepts the main responsibility for implementation of this policy, individuals have an important role in co-operating with those respon responsible sible to ensure a healthy and safe working environment environment as the successful laboratory maintenance really relies on individual user’s understanding, participation and self-discipline. As trust, understanding and shared responsibility among all users ensure the success of every user, all individuals are required to abide by rules and requirements made under the authority of this policy.

Chief Executive Officer January 2010

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EMERGENCY ACTIONS (INJURIES, ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESSES) MAJOR ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESSES

LOCAL HOSPIT HOSPITAL AL

1. Check safety – do not put your self at risk 2. Maintain a clear airway 3. Summon help – see First Aiders (SLINTEC) SECURITY ITY 522 or listed in page 10 or dial SECUR mobile: 0772-612269 or Tel: 011-2571578

Biyagama Private Hospital, Walgama, Malwana Dr.. Palitha 011Dr 011-2571578 2571578 (24 hours treatme treatment nt including minor surgeries)

4. Control bleeding. 5. Move the casualty as little as possible unless in immediate danger 6. If anyone has been taken to hospital after an accident, notify the Manager Manager-Human -Human Resources (HRM) as soon as possible. All accidents, no matter how minor, must be reported and properly documented. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... If you sustain sustai n ANY MINOR INJURY, INJURY, the correct procedure is for you to see a recognized First Aider Aid er so that appropriate action can be taken and thus to ensure that accident/incident forms are completed and any other necessary records are made.

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EMERGENCY ACTIONS (INJURIES, ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESSES) THE NEAREST FIRST AIDERS AND OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS CONTACTS FOR GENERAL EMERGENCY EMERGENCY: NAME

TELEPHONE NUMBER


OUT OF OFFICE HOURS FIRST AID SILUETA SILUET A MEDICAL CENTRE

011-4768019 011 -4768019

EMERGENCY AT ALL TIMES BOI FIRE BRIGADE

011-2465333 011 -2465333

POLICE – BIY BIYAGAMA AGAMA

011-2487574 0112487574,, 011011-2487306 2487306

SECURITY – SILUET SILUETA A

011-4768018 011 -4768018

SLINTEC FIRST AIDERS

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EMERGENCY ACTIONS (INJURIES, ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESSES) Emergency Response Checklist A.

IF A TOXIC GAS LEAK OCCURS 1. Evacuate the building immediately 2. Alert others on the way out 3. Meet outside in the Car Park

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IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM 1. Evacuate the building immediately 2. Alert others on the way out 3. Meet outside in the Car Park (designated essembly area)

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IF YOU SEE SOMEONE UNDER THE EMERGENCY SHOWER OR EYE WASH 1. If the victim/s is/are is/are by themselves, stay close to assist. 2. Call Biyagama Private Hospital on 011-2571578 and demand an ambulance. 3. If reque requested, sted, assist the person in removing contaminated clothing being careful, that you do not contaminate yourself. 4. Ask the person to stay in shower 5 minutes for Hydr Hydrogen ogen Fluoride (HF) contamination, 15 minutes for all other chemicals. 5. Get the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and hand it to the Emergency Response team or fire department. 6. Notify a staff member/HRM immediately immediately..

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IF A FIRE ST STARTS ARTS 1. Break fire alarm located at emergency exit doors 2. Evacuate the building immediately. 3. Alert others on the way out. 4. Meet outside in the Car Park (designated essembly area)

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02 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book DEFINITIONS

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DEFINITIONS MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet. Information sent out with all newly purchased chemicals. This sheet contains the dangers associated with the chemical. Copies of MSDS should be available with the Stores-In- Charge, who holds an extensive database of sheets relating to the chemicals used in the Institute. Moreover, the printed version of each of the MSDS is avialable near the First Aid Point together with a mini easy to use First Aid Manual for anyone to read through if they require require information about the harzards of a particular chemical. Maximum Exposure Limit (MEL (M EL)) – The maximum exposur exposure e limit approved by the standard practices for that substance in relation to the specified reference period. It is the maximum concentration of an airborne substance (averaged over a reference period) to which individuals may be exposed under any circumstances. Exposure must be reduced below the MEL as far as is reasonably practicable. Exposure must not exceed the MEL. MELs are assigned when there’s a serious concern about the possible effects on the users. Exposure Standard/Limit – Set at a level at which there is no indication of risk to health of exposure by inhalation day after day. MELs, Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs), Short Term Exposure Limits (STELs) & Long Term Exposure Limits (LTELs) – are averaged over a long term period (8 hours) and short term (15 minutes). They are quoted in ppm and mg/min. STELs are used where substances substances can cause acute effects, ef fects, and should prevent adverse health effects due to brief exposure. Sensitiser – a substance known to cause, through an allergic reaction, a chronic adverse health effect that becomes evident in a significant number of people on re-exposure re-exposure to the same substance. The allergic reaction produced produced is acute, and may be life-threatnening. life-threatnening. Asphyxiant – a material capable of reduc reducing ing the level of oxygen in the body to dangerous levels. Usually works by displacing air in a closed environment, so reducing the amount of oxygen available to breathe. Less than 19% oxygen in air is considered consider ed dangerous. Causes unconsciousness unconsciousness or death by suffocation. suf focation. Carcinogen – substance that has been proven to, or is suspected of, causing cancer through immediate, repeated or prolonged prolonge d contact with skin or eyes or inhalation or ingestion.

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DEFINITIONS Mutagen – substance toxic to reproduction – loss of fertility fertility,, harm to the unborn u nborn child, or hered hereditable itable genetic damage may be caused. Teratogen T eratogen – an agent that can cause malformations of an embryo or foetus.


Nanomaterials – are defined as "anything at the nanoscale" i.e. they have at least one dimension between 1nm to 100nm. • Nanomaterials or nanoparticles are are human engineered particles with at least one dimension in the range of one to one hundred hundre d nanometers. They can be composed of many different base materials (carbon, (carbon, silicon, and various metals). • Naturally created created particles of this size range are are normally called ultra-fine particles. Examples are welding fumes, volcanic ash, motor vehicle exhaust, and combustion products. • Nanomaterials come in many different different shapes and dimensions, dimensions, such as: 0 - dimensional: quantum dots 1 - dimensional: nanowir nanowires, es, nanotubes 2 - dimensional: nanoplates, nanoclays 3 - dimensional: Buckyballs, Fulleren Fullerenes, es, nanor nanoropes, opes, crystalline structur structures es

However, as the risks and hazards are at present uncertain, more work is needed. Early work on Ultra Fine Particles and aerosols aer osols indicates the main hazard is like l ikely ly to be from the inhalation of loose powders causing problems with cardio-vascular and respiratory diseases and the risk of cancer. Studies have shown nanoparticles well distributed throughout the body. i.e. brain, testicles, testicles, 24 hours after after inhalation. The following factors should be considered: considered: • The different physical and chemical chemical properties properties of nanomaterials to 'bulk' 'bulk' materials – i.e. gold isn't a hazard, gold nanopar nanopar ticles may be. • Small particles particl es penetrate the body more easily. • Work in glove boxes and fume hoods. • Collect all contaminated materials separately separately.. • When working with loose material material wear respiratory respiratory masks.

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Corrosive Corr osive - destroys living tissue. Presents a hazard through direct contact with the skin or eyes. If fumes are inhaled or ingested they may also damage the lungs or digestive system. E.g. Ammonia, hydroc hydrochloric hloric acid, hydroge hydrogen n peroxide.

Flammable - catches fire easily, easily, liquids with a flash point between 21- 55° C e.g. Acetic Acid, Xylene, Pentanol. Highly Flammable - readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of ignition and continue to burn, flash point below 21° C e.g. Acetone, acetonitrile, ethanol, butanol, tetrahydrofuran. Extremely Flammable - have a flash point below 0° C and boiling point below 35° C. E.g. Carbon disulfide, diethylether.

Harmful - if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin, can have limited effects on health. Can cause irreversible effects, possibly after a single exposure, or serious damage after prolonged or repeated exposure. E.g. dichloromethane, xylene, formic acid.

Irritant - may cause irreversible inflammation on immediate, repeated or prolonged contact with skin or eyes. Irritation lasts longer than 24 hours. Irritation is usually localised, and only extreme where exposure has been excessive. Some irritants may provoke an allergic reaction, and will also be classified as harmful. E.g. pentanol, potassium acetate, methyl acetoacetate.

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Tox oxic ic - can cause serious acute or chronic effects, even death, when inhaled, swallowed or

SRI LAN LANKA KA INST I NSTITU ITUTE TE Othe OF F skin NAe.g.NOTEC NANO TECHNO HNOL LOG OGY Ychloroform, (P VT)methanol. (PVT) LTD Very Toxic absorbed through ammonia, carbon monoxide, can cause extremely serious acute or chronic effects even death, when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the SLINTEC's skin This Health and Safety Safety Policy Statement sets out sets SLINTEC' s aims and objectives objectives for the management management of health and and E.g. cyanides. safety of its employees within the institutional setting. It comprises a Policy Statement Statement and details pertaining to the organization and arrangements for implementing and monitoring the policy policy.. Under the authority of this Policy are a series

Danger ous for the envir onment substances that harmfor to wildlife, the layer, layer, of specific policies aimed at Dangerous identified health andenvironment safety issues. - These pol icies policies setcan thecause standards risk control contr ol ozone and are watercoursess and soil organisms watercourse further supported by guidance to assist those respon responsible sible to meet me et these standards. E.g. cobalt chloride.

Oxidiser - substances that can cause fire even when not in contact with combustible materials (e.g. some organic peroxides) and substances that can cause fire, or enhance the risk of fire when in contact with combustible material (e.g. inorganic peroxides). Also includes substances that may become explosive when mixed with combustible materials (e.g. some chlorates). Nitric acid is an oxidiser.

Explosive - substances that can cause sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, pressure, gas, and heat when sub subjected jected to sudden adverse conditions. Heat, light, li ght, mechanical shock, detonation, and certain catalysts can initiate explosive reactions. Compounds containing the functional groups azide , acetylide , diazo , nitroso , haloamine , peroxide, and ozonide are sensitive to shock and heat and can explode violently.

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03 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book

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GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Tidiness and general good housek hou sekeeping eeping are extremely extremely important in preventing accidents. This is particulary important in shared work areas, such as the Wet Lab and Clean Room bays, where numbers of different people work on different experiments and equipment in the same room. Whilst you should be aware of the hazards created by your work, others may not. It is important to ensure that the area you work in is left tidy and safe at the end of your experiment, and any hazards are are clearly labelled so that others are not put at risk. There must be no no visitors outside the general general office hours of 8.00 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday Friday.. Visitors Visitors to the laboratory areas are highly discouraged. Should obey all warning signs, labels, and tags. You must not use equipment that you are unfamiliar unfamil iar with before you have been properly trained. trained . Only authorised authorise d persons shall operate machinery, machinery, equipment/tools. Only perform operations that you have been trained to perform. Do not attempt to repair or modify any equipment unless you are competent to do so. Faulty or damaged equipment should not be used and the Manager—IT & Technical Services or the Equipment Champion responsible for that equipment should be notified to arrange repair. Do not operate tools/ tools/ machinery that are are missing safety protective protective devices such as guards, guards, alarms, interlocks, interlocks, local exhaust ventilation etc. (In such cases inform inform SLINTEC maintenance maintenance staff). Fire exit routes, doors and safety shower/eye wash stations should not be obstructed. Corridors must be kept free of obstruction at all times in case of emergency. (Do not store or move equipment to these areas.) Do not remove or in any way tamper with fire extinguishers. It is an offence of fence to use fire equipment in any circumstances other than to fight a fire. Everyone working in the institute should look out for activities or situations that are unsafe. Unsafe situations must be reported to either to Science Team Leaders, Manager-IT & Technical Services or the HRM as soon as possible. They will then assess the hazard and take appropriate action, which may include shutting down equipment without prior warning.

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GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SLINTEC is a no smoking facility. Eating and drinking other than in the specified areas are prohibited. prohibited. Individual must comply with safe methods of working. In practice, this means obtaining training from experienced users, reading and filling Risk Assessments (RA) prior to commencing work to familiarize yourself with the hazards and risks, and using appropriate safety precautions, precautions, where instructed. instructed. For instance, if it is detailed in a RA that the work should be carried out in a fume hood wearing gloves and safety glasses, it is up to the individual to follow those precautions. Individuals Individuals must complete RA before commencing work. Contravention of SLINTEC’s Environment, Health & Safety Policy and procedures is not acceptable, an appropriate action will be taken to ensure that correct procedures are complied with. Minor breaches of procedures procedures will usually be dealt with by immediate superiors, however it may be considered considered necessary to issue a written warning. If breaches of procedure continue, or are considered to be a risk to the safety of the individual concerned or others around him/her matter will be reported to the HRM, for further action. Persistent and/or flagrant breaches of safety procedures procedures may result in exclusion from from laboratory areas or the institute as a whole. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn where required. Individuals are required to know the location of emergency and safety equipment in respective areas and as a whole at SLINTEC. This includes PPE, safety shower/eye wash, first-aid kits spill kits, emergency exits. No hazardous work may be conducted alone. Especially when working after office hours and non-working days, it is mandatory that individuals comply with buddy system. Any work related injury should be reported to HRM immediately.

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04 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book CHEMICAL HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT

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CHEMICAL HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT Risk Assessments It is a legal requirement requirement that before individual begin any work activity that carries a significant risk of injury or ill health (and that would include virtually any laboratory work), individual must carry out a RA. Risk Assessment is a procedure to assess the likely hazards and risks of an activity. It is the overall process of estimating the magnitude of risk and deciding whether or not the risk is acceptable. An acceptable risk is one that has been reduc reduced ed to a level that is considered safe, having regard to legal obligations and Environment, Health and Safety Policy. The process of completing a RA helps you to ob objectively jectively look at what you are working with. A hazard is a potentially dangerous event. It is a source of a situation with the potential for harm in terms of injury or ill health, damage to property, damage to the workplace, environment or a combination of these. Risk is the likelyhood of a hazard occuring and the severity of the harm that would result. The RA should consider consider the following: • What the individual is propos proposing ing to do – overall aim and scope of experiment/work • What hazards are associated with the work • Who could be affected and what the reason reasonably ably forseeable injuries/ill health might be • Measures taken to prevent the ill health or accident. Once the the risk is identified, identified, that need to be controlled controlled.. The most obvious way to do do this is by removing removing the hazard, hazard, though this is not often possible. Consider if it is possible to reduce exposure exposure to the hazard – this may be by reducing the time spent doing a hazardous activity to a minimum through careful planning, or by using a precaution such as fume hood to minimise exposure to chemical fumes. Finally, consider if PPE is appropriate. In almost all cases of working with chemicals, lab coats, gloves and safety glasses should be worn. You may also have to use protective shoes, ear plugs and and when necessary.

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CHEMICAL HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT Risk Assessments continuation... In general, engineering controls are preferable to other precautions. These include, fume hoods, barriers, restricted restricted access and so on. They are less liable to fail due to human error than the use (or misuse) of PPE, and procedural controls. Appropriate information, instruction and training must be given in the proper use of control methods. All PPE, must be routinely examined to ensure if it is still safe to use. Contaminated clothing should be disposed of or cleaned as appropriat appropriate. e.


It is important that engineering controls controls are maintained in an ef ficient state, and are checked regularly; regularly; some controls, such as fume hoods, are inspected and tested annually, and records held. All persons working with hazardous substances must make full and proper use of any control measures provided and must report any defects discovered either to the Science Team Leaders, the Manager—IT & Technical Services or to the HRM as soon as possible.

The RA must be recorded recorded in writing. A copy is kept by the HRM, the original (with signatures), signatures), is displayed near the equipment or process it relates to. RAs should be reviewed at least annually. In many cases this may simply mean reading through the RA and confirming that nothing has changed, sign and date to show you have done this priodically as specified. If a procedure changes significantly, for example different chemicals will be used, then the RA should be revised accordingly. All persons carrying out a procedure should read, sign and date the RA. Some activities such as biologocal organisms, work with lasers and radioactive substances have specific legal requirements that must be met, if unsure consult your immediate superior, or the Science Team Leaders well before commencing work. Do not operate equipment such as press pressure ure vessels, cryogenic equipment, high voltage equipment, lasers etc, unless you have received proper instructions. Use the information given on MSDSs to help you compile your assessment. Stores-in-char Stores-in-charge ge is responsible in ensuring that MSDS are available for all chemicals that the SLINTEC purchased and updating the hard copies available at the file located near the First Aid Kit for anytime reference.

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CHEMICAL HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT Risk Assessments continuation... The Nanoscience RA should consider consider the following in coducting coducting risk assessment: assessment: • The substances and its characteristics – All chemicals are toxic to living organisms under certain conditions. conditions. However, However, a highly toxic chemical will produce damage even in small amounts, where as a substance of low toxicity is unlikely to produce produc e any injury unless the exposur exposure e involves large l arge quantities, or the accumulation a ccumulation of the substance through repeated repeated exposure. • Liquids with a low flashpoint become dangerous dangerous when the work activity raises their temperature temperature above the flashpoint. Dust can cause explosive atmosphere atmospheress eg. Wood, flour. flour. The flammable nature of substance, its potential to form an explosive atmosphere, the likelihood of thermal runaway, and the presence of igntion sources should all be taken into consideration. • The form in which the substance occurs.., e.g. particulate, liquid, gas. This influences way in which it is presented presented to the body, and hence the risk. Mixtures and preparations will also be encountered in addition to pure substances. The extent to which the properties of mixtures may dif fer from the properties of their individual component substances must be taken into account. • The exposure, activity, activity, method of production or use of a particular substance influences the quantity absorbed. Consequently,, a number of exposures and their duration, the intervals between the exposure quently exposuress and the total length of exposur exposure e must be taken into consideration. Due consideration must also be given to syner synergistic gistic effects as a result of exposure to two or more substances at the same time or one after the other. Exposure due to any reasonably forseeable deterioration or failure of any control measure provided should also be considered, e.g.: rip or hole in gloves worn leading to skin exposure. Any by-products, emissions, residues residues and waste must also be considered. The workplace – consideration consideration must be given to how and where the substance is used and under under what conditions. conditions. The individual’s individual’s own physical health and susceptibility to exposure must also be taken taken into consideration. Work with nanoscale materials should also be considered.

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05 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURE

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CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURE All staff including its seconded employees and interns will be expected to familiarise with the Chemical Safety Procedure which will be available in each of the laboratories and also in the Company web site. •

Laboratories Laborato ries are designated work areas and are not to be adapted into living space or recreation recreation areas.

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MSDS pertaining pertaining to to all the chemicals that are in-house, are are available at the First Aid Aid Point Point for refer reference ence and and soft copies of the same will be available on line (LIMS: Laboratory Information Information Management System System ) .

• Supervisors have a responsibility responsibility for assessing assessing the risk to health and safety safety from from any chemical hazard and for ensuring that working procedures procedures are are assessed and designed to minimise risk. risk. They are responsible responsible for ensuring that all activi ties involving chemicals or that may release release chemicals have been assessed assessed as requir required ed by the Company Hazardous Substancess Policy. Substance Policy. • Any chemical that a project project team receives by dif different ferent routes routes should be notified to the STLs/HRM and the MSDS also should be taken from from the same party prior using the particular chemical.

A.. Good Chemical Practice A All work should be to the standard of Good Chemical Practice (GChP). GChP sets the minimum standard for ensuring ensuring the protection of people against the adverse effects of chemical substances encountered at work. The main points of GChP are as follows: • Pipetting by mouth is prohibited. prohibited. • Entir Entire e SLINTEC facility is designated as NO SMOKING. • Benches should be cleaned and tidied regularly; regularly; surplus apparatus and chemicals not used for a significant time period should be returned to the stores or cupboards. • Laboratory coats must be worn when working in the laboratory. laboratory. • Laboratory coats should be removed removed on leaving the laboratory area area and MUST NOT be be worn in tea rooms, common rooms etc. • As a minimum, Safety spectacles or face visors must be worn to protect the eyes from from splashes when handling hazardous liquids. When the risk from from splashing is high, especially from toxic or corrosive liquids or nanoparticles, nanoparticles, a visor or goggles must be worn.

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A.. Good Chemical Practice continuation... A • Work must be carried out cleanly with the minimum minimum of spilling and splashing to minimise contamination. contamination. Contaminated areas areas should be cleaned as soon as possible. The work area must be kept kept tidy and chemicals returned to the approved approved storage areas when not in use. • Where Where it is necessary to avoid the inhalation of fumes and vapours or the buildup of an explosive atmosphere (from (from highly flammable liquids or gases) a fume cupboard must be used. Fume cupboards should not be used for storage of chemicals.


• Flammable substances must be kept kept well away from sources of ignition - naked naked flames, hot plates etc.

• Exposure Exposure to fumes and vapours must be minimised by covering vessels and by prompt replacement replacement of caps and stoppers to bottles when handling volatile or dusty chemicals. • Winchester bottles bottles (2.5 liter) and liquid nitrogen must be carried in the special carriers. • Hands must be washed before before leaving the laboratory laboratory area.

• Highly toxic toxi c chemicals must be stored in a locked container and a record record of this must be maintained in the stores. • Containers must be adequately labeled to identify contents contents and to identify risk phrases.

B. Procureme Procurement nt of Chemicals The following basic rules rules should be followed when purchasing purchasing new chemicals: • Chemical should be always purchased from a reputed and a reliable supplier.

• Must ensure ensure that the chemical that is purchased is not a banned product. • Ensur Ensure e the actual need to purchase the particular chemical by checking the availability of the same before placing the purchase order order and thus avoid the purchasing of same chemicals which are already already in the labs. • Only the optimum amount of chemicals that are required required for the process must be purchased, purchased, whenever possible. • MSDSs of the Chemicals should be collected from the supplier on or before before the actual purchasing of the bulk or the sample. • Upon assessing the risk from from the information specified in the MSDS, the containers should be properly properly labeled with the Hazard Management Information System (HMIS) sticker. • The First Aid information specified in the MSDS should be filed properly properly in the First Aid Manual, which is placed near the First Aid Box. • MSDS should be filed properly properly in the MSDS Master Master file.

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CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURE C. Chemical Storage and Handling Procedures The most important reason reasonss for proper chemical storage are to lessen the risk of fire, prevent accidental mixing and to minimise exposure to corrosive and toxic chemicals. • There must be an inventory list of chemicals, which should indicate the amount received, received, delivered, expiry date etc. • Chemical Chemicalss that are currently not in use must be stored separate separately ly.. • Chemicals should be segregated segregated by hazard class class or compatibility while storing. • Wher Wherever ever possible store chemicals chemicals in the original container that has the original label and hazard signs. • All chemicals must be handled in wet wet benches or in some exhausted exhausted enclosure. enclosure. • Chemicals should always be handled and mixed only by a authorised authorised person and he/ she should be wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment. • Be cautious while opening chemical chemi cal containers. Point the top of the container away from your face and body. body. Pressure may have developed inside the containers during transport. • To avoid splashing, splashing , pour chemicals slowly slowl y in a controlled manner. manner. • After pouring chemicals from from bottles, wipe the neck of the bottle and clean to prevent the chemical from dripping down the side of the bottle and damaging work surfaces or personnel. • “Always Add Acid” (AAA) to water, never the reverse. • Do not mix a solvent with an acid. Solvents and oxidisers must never be stored or mixed. These incompatible chemicals can react violently. • Immediately clean up chemical residues on work surfaces. surfaces. Clean up with wipes and dispose the waste properly. properly. • Issue chemicals only if the Chemical Hazard Risk Assessment Assessment Form is authorised by Senior Scientist Scientist or anyone above. • If there is a need to transfer chemicals into another container other than the original one, please colour code containers for different chemicals appropriately, using the HMIS System. • All the Chemical containers must must be labeled with the minimum information that of chemical chemical name, hazard warnings. warnings. etc using HMIS labeling system. • Be aware of special storage conditions such as temperature, temperature, relative relative humidity or limited shelf life. Refer to MSDS file for this purpose.

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CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURE C. Chemical Storage and Handling Procedures

continuation...

• Containers of liquid chemicals should not be stacked stacked on top of one another, another, unless it is instructed. • Do not store store chemical bottles or containers above above the shoulder level in the labs.


• Store the chemical in its designated place. Avoid Avoid storing chemicals in aisle or other area. Designated Designated area/s should have warning signs. • Use appropriate PPE when cleaning or mixing glue or transferring into another container, as indicated in the HMIS standard. • Avoid over stocking shelves.

• Chemical should never be routinely routinely stored stored on the bench top or in fume hoods or on counter tops. These are work areas and should be kept clear at all times. • The MSDS should be be clearly displayed at all storage locations. • Avoid storing chemicals chemica ls near sources of heat or in direct direct sunlight. • Tightly seal the cap and store all chemical bottles in the designated designated storage cabinet cabinet until you use it next time. • Keep cabinet closed and and handle latched when when not in use. use. • Ensure the the issuance of chemicals in a closed container container or a sealed bag in such a way to avoid spillage or ingestion. • Equipped with emergency drainage system, (should not be leading to drainage), should have adequate emergency fire fighting equipment.

• In the presence presence of highly flammable chemicals, all electrical wiring, lighting, and connecting connecting must be in compliance with with standards. • Lists should be displayed on the doors to all cupboards/cabinets detailing detailing the contents. And this should be updated when new chemicals are added. • Potential ignition sources in areas where where flammable liquids liqu ids are stored or used should be avoided. • The flammable liquids should be stored in special fire-resistant fire-resistant cabinets and the doors should be kept kept closed at all times. • Other chemicals should not be stored stored with flammable substances. substances. • No combustible material should be stored near the chemicals. And no more more than 50 liters to be stored in any one room. • Acids and bases should be stored separately separately in the chemical resistant cabinets. cabinets. • Dry chemicals should be stored in the normal laboratory cupboards cupboards available in the respective laboratories. The lists on the doors should be kept up to date.

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CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURE 4. Chemical Transporting / Spillage Handling • Carry only one chemical bottle per hand at a time so as to preven preventt possible injury due to strain and also to prevent a chemical spill due to dropping of the bottle(s). Always use the handle to carry the bottle. Use the available chemical transportation cart when moving multiple bottles of chemicals. • When transporting transporting large bottles of chemicals, bottles should never be lifted by the top only. only. • Spillage of chemicals should be dealt with promptly. promptly. Simple cases should be dealt with using the chemical spills kits provided provide d in the wet and dry labs. • Do not transport chemical chemical containers unless the caps are are tightly sealed. • Immediately call for help if any of the following applies: applies: a. someone is injured b. not sure what the chemical is c. the spill involves mercury d. the spill involves more than one chemical e. the spill involves nanoparticles f. the spill is of a highly toxic, flammable or reactive substance g. the spill can spread easily h. the spill may endanger the envir environment onment i. you are unaware of how to deal with the spill • If any doubt whatsoever, whatsoever, ask for help immediately. • Most importantly, importantly, do not waste time. The longer you take to deal with a spill, the larger larger the contaminated area area will become.

5. A pproval to Use Chemical Chemical Prior to using any chemical, the approval should be obtained either by the relevant Senior Scientist or the Science Team Leader by filling out the Chemical Hazard Risk Assessment Form. This will be available in the Stores. The completely filled form should be duly filed at the Stores.

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CHEMICAL SAFETY PROCEDURE F. Dispos al of Chemica Chemicall Waste • SLINTEC is committed to ensure ensure the environmental environmental safety and all chemical discharges discharges should be done as per the instructions stated in MSDS or in accordance with the Waste Management Guidelines provided by BOI. • All empty containers containers much be tightly closed before disposal, disposal, especially as per the guidelines provided provided in MSDS on the acceptable disposal methods. •

Do not discharge discharge any residual residual chemicals to to environment environment without PROPER AUTHORISATION AND APPROVAL . Approvals should be obtained from the Science Team Leaders for bulk discharge.

• It is recommended recommended that one should always work to minimise unnecessary unnecessary release release of chemicals into into the environment. environment. • Use sparingly – Use only the amount of chemical you really really need. • To prevent evapora evaporation tion of the chemicals, keep keep everything covered.

G. Discipline All the staff, staf f, who handle/work with chemicals are expected to adhere to safety instructions. The Senior Scientists and the Science Team Leaders should ensure the safety of the staff and the company.

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06 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book HAZARD MANAGEMENT INFORMA INFO RMATION TION SYSTE SYSTEM M (HMIS) ( HMIS)

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HAZARD MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) A.. HMIS LABEL A

Write Hazard Level May Refer from MSDS, 0- 5

Write the code for the PPE’s requirements – may get from MSDS and refer the attached PPE code sheet protection

Chemical Name

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HEALTH

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Colour code for Health aspects

FLAMMABLE

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Colour code for Flammable Aspects

PHYSICAL HAZARD

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Colour code for Physical Safety Hazard Health aspects

PERSONAL PROTECTION

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Colour code for Personal Protection

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Special Instrucons

B. Explanation of the HMIS ® Ratings a. HMIS® III - HEALTH HAZARD RATINGS * Chronic Hazard - Chronic (long-term) health effects may result from repeated overexposure.

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0

Minimal Hazard - No significant risk to health.

1

Slight Hazard - Irritation or minor reversible injury possible.

2

Moderate Hazard - Temporary or minor injury may occur.

3

Serious Hazard - Major injury likely unless prompt prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given.

4

Severe Hazard - Life-threatening, major or permanent damage may result from single or repeated overexposure. overexposure.


HAZARD MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) B. Explanation of the HMIS ® Ratings continuation... b. HMIS® III - FLAMMABILITY RATINGS RATINGS

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Minimal Hazard - Materials that will not burn.

1

Slight Hazard - Materials that must be preheated before before ignition will occur occur.. Includes liquids, solids and semi solids having a flash point above 93.33 C (Class IIIB).

2

Moderate Hazard - Materials which must be moderately heated or exposed to high ambient temperatures

before ignition will wil l occur. occur. Includes liquids li quids having a flash fl ash point at or above abo ve 37. 78C but below 93.33 93 .33 C (Classes II & IIIA).

3

Serious Hazard - Materials capable of ignition under almost all normal temperature conditions includes flammable liquids with flash points below 22. 78 C and boiling points above 37. 78 C. as well as liquids with flash points between 22. 78 C F and 100 F (Classes IB & IC).

4

Severe Hazard - Flammable gases or extremely volatile flammable liquids with flash points below 22. 78 C, and boiling points below 37. 78 C. Material Materialss may ignite spontaneously spontaneo usly with air. air. (Class IA).

c. HMIS® III - PHYSICAL HAZARD HAZA RD RATINGS RATINGS 0

Minimal Hazard - Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and will NOT react with water,, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react water self-react.. Non-Explosives.

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Slight Hazard - Materials that are normally stable but those that can become unstable (self-react) (self-react) at high temperatures and pressures. Materials may react non-violently with water or undergo hazard ous polymerisation in the absence of inhibitors.

2

Moderate Hazard - Materials that are unstable and may undergo violent chemical changes at normal temperature temperatur e and pressure pressure with low risk for explosion. Materials may react violently with water or form peroxides upon exposure to air.

3

Serious Hazard - Materials that may form explosive mixtures with water and are capable of detonation or explosive reaction in the prese presence nce of a str strong ong initiating source. Materials may polymerize, decompose, self-react,, or under self-react undergo go other chemical change at normal temperature and pressure pressure with moderate risk of explosion.

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HAZARD MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) B. Explanation of the HMIS® Ratings continuation... 4

Severe Hazard Hazard - Materials that are readily capable of explosive water reaction, detonation or explosive decomposition, polymerisation, or self-reaction at normal temperatur temperature e and pressur pressure. e.

d. HMIS® (SECOND EDITION) – REACTIVITY RATINGS RATINGS 0

Minimal Hazard - Materials which are normally stable even under fire conditions, and which will not react with water water..

1

Slight Hazard - Materials which are normally stable, but can become unstable at high temperatures and pressures.

2

Moderate Hazard Hazard - Materials that undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatur temperatures es and pressures. These materials may also react violently with water.

3

Serious Hazard - Materials that are capable of detonation det onation or explosive reaction, but require a

strong initiating source, or must be heated under confinement before initiation. Materials which react strong explosively with water. 4

Severe Hazard Hazard - Materials that are readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at

normal temperatures and pressures.

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HMIS CODE FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT HMIS® Letter

Required Equipment

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The phrase “PPE” refers to any equipment worn to protect protect the user whilst they are working. It includes an array of equipment such as safety glasses/goggles/visors, gloves, lab coats, respiratory masks, ear plugs/ear defenders and safetyshoes. PPE should be worn after all other methods of reducing risk have been properly considered. considered. PPE only prote protects cts the wearer from harm, and is liable to failure due to incorrect use, damage or being forgotten entirely entirely.. The PPE that should be used will be specified in the Risk Assessment for the activity.

A.. Eye Protection: A Protection: The eyes are very very easily damaged, often resulting resulting in permanent permanent injury. injury. Injuries to the eyes are are probably more more serious than to any other organ. Safety glasses should be worn as specified in Risk Assessments. Assessments. If in any doubt, it is best to wear them. If you are working in a shared area such as the Wet Lab, it is mandatory to wear glasses as a matter of routine, even if you are only working with water, others around you may be using more harmful substances, which could splash and make contact with your eyes. Those not wearing safety glasses in the Wet Lab may be fined and repeated behavior could result in prohibiting working there in future. All the PPEs are available with the Stores-In-Charge Stores-In-Charge and depend on the requirement, requirement, the individual may reques requestt for necessary PPEs through the immediate superior/Senior Scientist. 3M 6800 Full Face Respirator with 3M 6003 OV/AG Cartridge + 3M 5N11 N95 Filter + 3M 501 Filter retainer (Complete Set) is provided provide d for those working with hydr hydrofluoric ofluoric acid. Normal prescription glasses do not provide adequate protection for laboratory work. Hence, it is mandatory that individuals wear safety glasses/clear spectacle or the goggles every time they work with hazardous substances. substances.

B. Head protection protection Wear protective helmets if you are working in areas where there is the potential for head injury from falling objects. Wear Hair Covers/Hoods, when necessary, to protect hair from Contamination by Hazardous Materials, prevent it from getting in the way, or becoming entangled in moving equipment(to prevent injuries). Any long hair should be knotted properly.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT C. Gloves (Hand Protection) Appropriate gloves should be worn when handling substances that may be absorbed through Appropriate through the skin, or that are corrosive, harmful, irritant or otherwise damaging to the skin. Users should be aware of the limitations of gloves – they should be inspected regularly for tears or punctures, and removed immediately if they are damaged or contaminated. Disposable gloves should be worn in routin routine e work.


Contaminated gloves must not be worn when using phones, opening doors and so on. Gloves should not be worn outside the laboratory other than when transferring samples. Be aware that your contaminated glove could transfer chemicals to door handles etc., thus presenting a hazard to the next person who opens the door.

D. Respirator Re spiratory y Protection Anyone working with nanoparticles, chemical, acids and dust should wear prescribed respiratory masks, be it full face respirators, half face respirator or the disposable respirators. The toxic effects of nanoparticles are not fully investigated, yet, the preliminary work has indicated that they are hazardous to the respiratory system. The masks considered considered most most suitable for this work are the brand 3M type 9322. If you feel fe el that you would benefit from wearing a respiratory respiratory mask for a particular procedure, procedure, please discuss your requirements either with Science Team Leaders/Senior Scientist or the HRM.

E. Laboratory Coats (Body Protection Protection)) Lab coats should be properly worn in all labs and one should not roll up the sleves . T hey should not be worn outside the laboratory area. Special clean room suits should be worn at all times when working in the Clean Rooms. If lab coats or clean room suits show wear and tear they should be replaced.

Individuals are expected to keep their own lab coats clean at all times.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT F. He Hearin aring g Prote Protectio ction n a) Protection against the effects of noise must be used when any user is exposed to noise levels that exceed: Duration per day day,, hours Sound level dBA slow response response

Time

dBA

8

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90

6

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92

4

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95

3

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97

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1 - 1/2

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1

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½

- 110

¼ or less - 115

G. Protecti Protective ve Footwear All those working in laboratory areas should wear footwear that adequately covers the feet and offers basic protection against spills and falling items. Never wear sandals or open shoes in a laboratory laboratory,, and under no circumstance circumstancess work in bare feet except in the nanocharacterisation area. Protective shoes should be worn if regularly handling and moving heavy equipment. Special overshoes are issued for use in the clean rooms.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) The list of PPEs available and the location/s: location/s: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQ EQUIPMENT

LABORATARY

REMARKS

RE-USABLE SafetyClear SpectaclesSpectacles- Polycarbonate lens # 11329

Wet Lab/Dry Lab

3M AO11356 Light Vision SafetyClear Spectacles-- Polycarbonate lens Spectacles

NEMS/MEMS/Electronic Lab

3M AO 334 AF AntiAnti-Fog Fog Chemical cal Splas Splash h Goggle Wet Lab/Stor Lab/Stores es 3M 6200 Half Face Face Dou Double ble Car Cartri tridge d ge Res Respir pirato atorr

3M 2091 P100 (HEPA)Filter

Electronic Lab

This is rec recomm ommende ended d for che chemic micals als and acid gases. For hydrofluoric acids

3M 6003 OV/AG OV/AG Cart Cartrid ridge ge 3M 6800 6800 Full Full Face Face Re Resp spir irat ator or wi with th 3M 60 6003 03 OV/AG Cartridge+ 3M 5N11 N95 Filter + 3M 501 Filter retaine retainerr (Complete ete Set) 3M E.A.R340-4004 Re Re-Usable -Usable Ear Plug

This is recommended for Leadand Asbestos Dust

Industrial Lab

NITTI Safety Shoes ( Mens) NITTII Chemi NITT ChemicalResist c alResistantSafet antSafety y Sho Shoes es (Fem (Female) ale) Wet Lab

Stainles Stai n less s Steel Steel Sh Show ower er & Ey Eye e Wa Wash sh St Stat atio ion n 607M (Brand: PRATT) PRATT) Austr Australia alia Kevlar a r Glov Glove e (Hea (Heatt res resist istant ant)) Chemical Resis Chemical Resistant tant Apron 24"* 36" 30"*48"

DISPOSABLE

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3 M 8 21 21 0 N 95 95 P ar ar titi cu cu la te te R es esp ir at ato r

W et et L ab ab/ Dr Dr yL ab ab

F or or Du st st

3M 824 8247 7 R95 Par Partic ticulat ulate e Res Respir pirato atorr

Loadsta Load star/N r/NEMS EMS/ME /MEMS MS

For che chemic micals als & Mis Mistt

3 M 8 24 24 6 R 95 95 P ar ar titi cu cu la te te R es esp ir at ato r

W et et L ab ab/ Dr Dr yL ab ab

F or or a ci ci ds ds

3M 9322 Flat Fold ValvedRespirator

Wet Lab/Dry Lab/Industrial Lab

Recommende Recomm ended d for mec mechan hanica ically lly and thermally generated particles and fumes e.g.: grinding, sanding, crushing, sawing, smoke, welding fume. Also, this is the NIOSH NIOS H rec recomm ommende ended d Res Respir pirato atorr for nanoparticles.

Surgical Gloves



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NANOSCIENCE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM The CCTV surveillance system operated operated by SLINTEC is a ‘stand ‘stand alone’ alone’ fully automated system. system. The objectives objectives of the system are are to provide provide coverage of the Institute in order order to •

Act as a deterrent to theft

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Help deter improper use of the facilities

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Help deter unsociable behavior

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Assist in safety of staff including seconded employees, interns etc.

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Help improve overall security

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Provide quality evidence sufficient to assist the Management, the Police or other enforcing bodies in any investiga tion leading to possible disciplinary action.

A.. Coverage A The cameras used in SLINTEC are are of a fixed variety variety and are are positioned in such a way to monitor persons intending intending to use the facility.

B. Incident Reporting Requests to examine incidents covered under the objectives of the system should be reported to the Manager—IT & Technical T echnical Services as soon as such a violation is observed. C. Incident Handling Full colour motion AVI files are stored in 15 minute intervals. The digital recordings are stored for approximately 30 days before being automatically deleted unless required required for incident investigation. Images will only be viewed by staff when an incident is reported or alarmed on the building access systems.

D. System Maintenance Maintenance of the system will follow the normal custom and practice as carried out by the Manager—IT & Technical Services. E. Human Resources Access to the communications room is restricted and unauthorised persons will not have access without a member of SLINTEC staff being present.

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09 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book ELECTRICAL ELECTRIC AL AND MECHANICAL SAFETY

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ELECTRICAL ELEC TRICAL AND MECHANICAL SAFETY This advice is of a general nature nature and is relevant to what might be regar regarded ded as the ordinary ordinary use of electrical electrical equipment. For special situations, such as testing of live equipment and use of equipment under adverse conditions, additional precautions are required and specialist advice must be sought via the Manager—IT & Technical Services (ext. 504).

A.. Electrical Safety: A When equipment is purchased or hired, written confirmation should be obtained from the suppliers that it complies with relevant standards, and that safety information is provided in accordance with Factories Ordinance. 13A plug tops will be fitted by members of the technical staff who have received instruction. All items of portable electrical equipment will be checked by a competent person at appropriate intervals and records kept of the checks. It is essential that all equipment is installed and connected correctly correctly and the correct cables and fuses used. Installation and maintenance of all electrical equipment must only be carried out by a competent personnel, this usually means a qualified electrician. Consult the Manger - IT & Technical Technical Services in the first instance for advice and help. Never attempt to modify equipment if you are unsure of what you are doing. Never remove earth connections. If equipment is not earthed for technical reasons reasons,, ensure that areas of high voltage are clearly labeled. • All equipment must have a means of isolation (switch (switch)) that is easily accessible accessible and easily identifiable identifiable with the specific specific items of equipment. • All terminals including including low voltage lines must be electrically and mechanically mechanically sound and no no undue strain put on them (e.g. plugs and sockets hanging unsupported). • All terminals must be securely securely covered covered to prevent prevent persons persons touching them. • All lead acid and alkaline batteries batteries should have protective protective insulated covers covers over the terminals terminals and be used in well-ventilated areas. • All flexes (Flexible wires) must be kept kept clear of the floor or protected to prevent prevent heavy objects being placed or dropped on them or people walking or tripping on them.

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ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SAFETY • A llll flexes must have extra protection where they pass over or round sharp objects or corners or pass through metalwork (e.g. points of entry of equipment, etc.). Take care not to trap flexes in doors. Flex lengths should not normally exceed 2 metres. • All flexes must be kept clear of radiators or other sources of heat and must not be wrapped round or fastened to pipe work.


• All flexes must be continuous from wall socket to the place where power is used. If joints are used, they must be checked and approved by the Manager - IT & Technical Services prior to supply of power. • Keep all electrical equipment clear of water taps. taps. Containers of water water or other liquids liquids must not be placed on electrical electrical equipment other than those items of equipment specifically designed for the purpose.

• Plugs and sockets sockets used for 220/ 240V AC AC must not be of the same type type as plugs and sockets sockets used for other voltages voltages such as 100V & DC. Plugs and sockets should conform to appropriate British Standard Standard specifications, e.g. BS 1363: 1984 for 13A supplies. • Where parts are replaced, it is essential that the correct type of replacement part is used (e.g. double insulated insulate d parts for double insulated equipment, cartridge fuses not fuse wire in plugs, fuses of correct ratings. etc.).). • Ensure that any items of equipment equipment that are interconnected interconnected are are fed from the same phase of the mains supply and have a single isolation point. • Ensure that all equipment has a clear air space round round it for cooling purposes. purposes. • All equipment, not on standby, standby, should be switched off when not in use. Equipment Equipment on standby, standby, e.g. pH meters, should be marked marke d with a numbered yellow tab. A list of all such equipment should be displayed in each laboratory on the appropriate yellow form ‘Proprietary Equipment Normally Left On’. • All equipment must be provided provided with safety covers or switches switches that prevent prevent access to tanks and and electrically live parts during operation.

It is expressly forbidden to bypass safety s afety covers/switches/protection equipment. equipment.

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ELECTRICAL ELEC TRICAL AND MECHANICAL SAFETY B. Mechanical Safety This advice is of a general nature and draws attention to mechanical safety implications in the use of moving machinery and equipment. Specialist advice and information is available both from manufacturers manufacturers and from the Local Agent. • All moving parts of machinery and equipment must be adequately guarded. Do not use if guards are missing or defective. Report defects to the Manger - IT & Technical Services. Isolate defective equipment and post notices to prevent others from using it. • No machinery, machinery, apparatus or equipment must be used or serviced unless the operator/user has received the Equipment Equipment Back up Training T raining by the relevant evant Equipment Equipment Champion and read read the Standard Operating Procedur Procedures es (SOP) for use and has indicated this by signing a checklist. • Instructions regarding regarding the use of eye protectors, protectors, ear defenders and protective protective clothing must be adhered adhered to. • Prototype and modified modified equipment should not be commissioned or used without reference to the Manger - Technical Technical Services. • Centrifuges. All heads and rotors rotors must be properly properly secured and tubes balanced before operation. High-speed heads and rotors rotors will be checked by the manufacturer once a year. • Autoclaves, compressed compressed gases and pressure pressure vessels must only be used by trained personnel and operating operating instructions adhered to. Equipment is sub subject ject to periodic checks by the Technical Technical Services Department. • Powe Powerr tools - Eye Eye protection protection must be worn when using power tools. • Vacuum systems - All components in or attached attached to vacuum systems must be designed or manufactured manufactured to withstand the pressures pressures involved. Eye Eye protection is required required when glassware is used. Safety netting must always be used on evacuated vessels as a guard in case of implosion. • Microwave Ovens - In the event of failure failure the Manger - IT & Technical Technical Services must be informed; he will arrange for servicing by the manufacturer.. Such ovens must never be used to heat sealed or metal-containing containers or to melt large volumes of agar where manufacturer pressure pressur e may build up due to local boiling of parts of the melting gel. Follow instructions displayed on each oven. • Ultrasonic Equipment Equipment - Ear defenders must be provided provided for use with ultrasonic probes probes and sonic emission limited by insulation if hazardous to others. • High/low temperature equipment equipment - Gloves must be provided and precautions taken taken to protect operators and others from from burns, or in the case of very low temperature t emperature freezers, freezers, freezing of hands or sticking to cold surfaces. Warning notices must be displayed where hot surfaces are exposed.

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FIRE SAFETY SLINTEC is protected by a Defensor Fire Alarm System which is set of f by smoke and heat detectors located in all rooms and laboratories. There are also a number of manual call points (red break glass boxes) located adjacent to all exits and throughout the building. You should familiarize yourself with your nearest fire alarm and fire exits. The action you should take take if you encounter a fire is as follows: • Never enter a room room that is smoke smoke filled. • Never enter enter a room room if the top half of the door is warm warm to touch. • If an individual’s clothing is on fire, extinguis extinguish h the fire by rolling rolling the person around on the floor, floor, covering the person with a heavy cloth (blanket/wet blanket), or drenching the person in a safety shower if the shower is nearby. Use the “stop, drop, and roll” method. • If the fire fire is a small one, tackle tackle it with a fire fire extinguisher of the correct correct type • If you have difficulty in extinguishing the fire – or if it is a large large one – then SOUND THE FIRE FIRE ALARM. If fire is suspected suspected in a closed room – do NOT open the door. • Phone Security on extension 522 or Siluetta General Number Number 4768000 and give details details of the incident. incident. • Leave the building building – and proc proceed eed to the fire fire assembly point. • From time to time it is necessary to test the fire fire alarms in the premises. • Only short intermittent intermittent ringing of the bells is required required for for testing. A long continuous ring ring must be treated treated as an alarm. • A list of current current fire wardens is in Appendix 1 and will be updated regularl regularly y. However, if you spot a fire and the alarm is not sounding, activate it by breakin However, breaking g one of the manual call points (red break break glass boxes). You may tackle the fire yourself using the fire extinguishers located around the building, but take care not to use the wrong type of extinguisher on a fire. For example a water extinguisher is fine to use on a paper fire, but would make the situation much worse if used on burning solvents. Never put yourself at risk attempting to tackle a fire.

* Important - Report any problems with fire alarms, fire extinguishers, or other fire protection devices to the Manager - IT & Technical Technical Services.

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ENVIRONMENT SAFETY

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ENVIRONMENT SAFETY SLINTEC is committed to excellence in environmental stewardship in research and operations and the key objectives include the following: •

The promotion of sound envir environmental onmental management policies and practices.

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Compliance with the requir requirements ements of relevan relevantt legislation.

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The promotion of environmentall environmentally y responsible procurement.

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To minimi minimise se waste production, to reuse or recycle waste where appropriate and to regulate the treatment and disposal of residual waste as per BOI guidelines. (Attempt to keep the generation of waste Hazardous Materials at a level “As low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).).

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The promotion of good individu individual al practice in an environmentally friendly manner manner..

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A duty of care on individuals to co-operate with SLINTEC in complying with policy requir requirements. ements.

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A duty of care on individuals to report incidents at work that may cause harm to the envir environment. onment.

A. Hazardous Wa Waste ste Management Management •

Attempt to keep the generatio generation n of waste Hazardous Material Materialss at a (minimu (minimum) m) level “As Low As Reasonab Reasonably ly Achievable” (ALARA).

•

Minimise the amount of unavoidable Hazardous Materials waste if possible.

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Make sure you separate the Hazardous Material Materialss waste streams to make further managem management ent activi activities ties more feasible and economical.

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Recycle or reclaim Hazardous Materials of value within your laboratory laboratory..

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Manage remaining Hazardous Material Materialss wastes and treatment residues by secure disposal methods.

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Do not place empty potentially contaminated Hazardous Materials Containers/bottle Containers/bottless (metal, plastic, or glass) into normal trash bask baskets. ets.

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ENVIRONMENT SAFETY Hazardous Waste Management continuation... • If possible reuse or recycle containers, if not, dispose of them as follows: a) Rinse/clean container until it is free of any hazardous material residue residue..


b) Remove all labels before container containerss are reused, recycled, or disposed.

c) Remove Rem ove all lids of container containerss before throwing into the dumpster dumpster.. (this should be done only after the containers have been proper properly ly cleaned)

d) Collect empty containers (metal, plastic, or glass) smaller than 2.5 liters in size into an appropriate temporary holding/collection vessel .

e) Set empty containers (metal, plastic, or glass) 2.5 liters or greater in size in a safe area. (A holding vessel is not required.) Authorised users shall take the containers to the appropriate building dumpster for disposal. House keeping personnel are not respons responsible ible for removin removing g these empty containers, but may be willing to do so if contacted. • Do not keep any Non-Contaminated Sharps (brok (broken en glass or glassware, slides, capillary tubes, needles, ne edles, or other sharp objects which are not hazardous) into any normal trash receptacles unless packaged as follows: a) Place Non-Contaminated Sharps into a plastic - lined heavy cardb cardboard oard box (Glass Disposal Box) or an imper meable plastic sharps container. b) When full or reason reasonably ably heavy (<25kg), seal it in the box and mark as being brok broken en glass or non- contaminated sharps for disposal. c) Take the box or container of non-conta non-contaminated minated sharps to the appropriate building dumpster for disposal . Do not allow housekeeping personnel to do this.

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ENVIRONMENT SAFETY DO NOT DISPOSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. a)

Prohibited flammable or explosive materials include, but are Prohibited are not limited to: Gasoline, Kerosene, Kerosene, Naphtha, Benzene, Toluene, T oluene, Xylene, Ethers, Alcohols, Ketones, Aldehydes, Per Peroxides, oxides, Chlorates, Per Perchlorates, chlorates, Bromate Bromates, s, Carbides, Hydrides, and Sulphides.Additionally, Sulphides.Additionally, any waste material with a flash point of less than 60oC, and all aqueous alcohol solutions with > 24% alcohol by volume. v olume.

b)

Any noxious or malodorous malodorous liquids, solids, solids, nanomaterials or gases that singly singly or by interaction interaction with other wastes are sufficient to create a public nuisance or hazard to life or are sufficient to prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance or repair repair.. Examples: Thiols (Mercaptans), (Mercaptans), Pyridine, Sulphides, Cyanides, Cyanides, Phenols, etc.

c)

Solid or viscous substances that may cause obstruction to the flow in the sewer (block the sewer).

d)

Any waste water containing containing toxic pollutants pollutants in sufficient quantity that can cause hazard hazard to humans or animals, or create a toxic effect ef fect in the receivin receiving g stream.

e)

Any waste water with objectiona objectionable ble colour. colour. Example: inks, dye wastes, food and pet food coloring colorings, s, and vegetabl vegetable e tanning solutions.

f)

Any waste water containing containing fats, wax, grease grease,, or oils whether whether emulsified or not, in excess of 100 mg/l or containing containing substances that may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between between 0 and 65.56 degrees Celsius.

g)

Any waste water water containing contaminants above the specified National / International International standards standards This list includes: includes: Antimony, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Cyanide, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Total Chromium, Thallium, Zinc, Organic Organic Priority Pollutants, Pollutants, Total Total Organic Organic Halogens, and Phenolic Phenolic Compounds. Contact Contact EHS for specific specific pollutant limitations.

h)

Any radioac radioactive tive material materialss .

i)

Any untre untreated ated hazardous biological materials/agents.

j)

Nanomaterials.

The following are are important as well well to minimise pollution that occurs through through Hazardous Hazardous materials. • •

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Substitute non-hazar non-hazardous dous or less-Hazar less-Hazardous dous Materials for Hazardous Materials as much as possible. Have techniques that minimise the amount of Hazardous Materials used and/or minimise waste generation. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Handbook

12 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) HandAND Book CLEAN ROOM LAYOUT CLEAN ROOM CODE OF CON CONDUC DUCT T

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CLEAN ROOM LAYOUT AND CODE OF CONDUCT To T o be inserted upon completing the Clean Clean Room in 2011

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13 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book MONITORING OF SAFETY SAF ETY ST STAND ANDARD ARDS S

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MONITORING MONIT ORING OF SAFETY ST STANDARD ANDARDS S Senior Science Team Team Leaders/Senior Scientists should ensure that their junior scientists are following safety instructions and are aware of the hazards associated with their work. The laboratories are subjected subjected to impromptu Safety Inspections by the Manager-IT Manager-IT & Technical Technical Services and the Science Team T eam Leaders any time.

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PERSONAL ASPECTS

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PERSONAL PERS ONAL ASPEC ASPECTS TS SLINTEC is committed to provide a conducive work environment to its employees and therefore therefore explicitly request employees to bring to its Management’s notice if there’s anything that would put the person’s health and safety at risk. For instance instance there could be risks, which may af fect the health and safety of expectant and new mothers and of their child. Working conditions normally considered acceptable may no longer be so during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant you may be at risk from different physical, chemical and biological agents, working conditions and processes. These risks will vary depending on your health and the stage of pregnancy. You should inform your PI/supervisor if you become pregnant, and all relevant risk assessments should be reviewed to ensure you are working safely. Certain tasks may not be allowed.

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TRAINING Training is an essential part of maintaining a safe and healthy environment and therefore Training therefore to comply with the general duty to provide such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, ensure, so far as is reason reasonably ably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of employees/seconded employees (including interns), health and safety training will be provided as follows; •

At induction

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Repeat training as appropr appropriate iate

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On transfer to new duties

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On intr introduction oduction of new technology

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On changes in systems of work

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When specific training needs are identified during risk assessments

Training should be given on all equipment and apparatus before use, and Self Evaluation Checklist together with the Training Researcher Assessment Assessment Checklist should be filled and handed over to HRM by the Equipment-In-Char quipment-In-Charge. ge. Staff and Supervisors are expected to review safety training needs annually, as part of the review process. All Senior Scientists will be involved in the implementation of health and safety training of staff staf f for which they are responsible. responsible.

Records of all health and safety training will be maintained by the HRM.

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16 Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book DECLARATION

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DECLARATION I hereby declare that I have received received,, read and understood the information included in this Envir Environment, onment, Health and Safety Book for Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Ltd. Ltd.

Signature

: ______________________ _______________________________ _________

Name

: ______________________ ________________________________________________ _____________________________________ ___________

Date

: _______________________ _______________________________ ________

Kindly return this page to the Human Resources Manager.

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Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book ANNEXURE

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1.

Chemical Chemi cal Hazard Risk Assessme Assessment nt Form

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CHEMICAL HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Consult the MSDS for EACH chemical and complete following for EACH hazardous chemical. If no MSDS is available go to ……… PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Substance Name: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Date of Assessment:________________ CAS No: ________________________ ______________________________ ______ Risk Phrases (list full): ______________________ _________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________ Safety Phrases (list in full): _______________________ ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________ Summary of process/method: process/method: ___________________________ _____________________________ __ Quan ty used in procedure:_________ procedure:_________ ___ Assessed by (PRINT your name): ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Ph EXT:_____________

A. Con __________________________________ Concen centra tra on Used Used:: __________________________________

(A concentra concentra on cut off off level for a

substance represents a level [expressed as a percentage on a weight/weight basis] at above which that substance must be considered hazardous).

Is the concentra concentra on above level listed as hazardous?

YES

Go to B

NO

Go to I ck 1

B. Dangerous Goods Class Labeling All products must be labeled labeled in accordance with regula ons . (i) Which (if any) Dangerous Goods Class does the substance belong? 3(Flammable)

4(Flammable solid) 4(Flammable

5(Oxidising)

(ii)) Has the product been decanted? (ii

6(Toxic)

8(Corrosive)

YES

If YES then has it been labeled in accordance with regula ons? YES

Go to C

NO NO

(Other) Go to C Go to I ck 3

C. Method of Use and Exposure Risks Is the chemical used in way in which fumes, gases or or dust par cles are given given off? Are any of the the following, following, Eyes, Eyes, Skin, Skin, Inhala on, or Inges Inges on an exposure exposure risk? risk?

YES YES YES

NO NO NO

Go to D2

NO

Is the substance a Carcinogen or a Mutagen or a Teratogen? If you answered yes to any ques on in C then go to D. If you answered NO to all, go to E

D.1 Pro Prote tecc ve Con Contro trols ls Is it necessary to work in fume hood/nano enclosure Glove Box?

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YES

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Chemic al Hazard Risk Assessme Assessment nt Form Is it necessary necessary to wear wear suitable suitable protec ve clothing, clothing, gloves gloves or eye/face eye/face protec protec on?

YES

D.2 Are all these these protec protec

Go to D2

NO

Go to I ck 3

ve controls controls readily readily available, available, clean clean and func func onal?

YES

Go to E

NO

Go to I ck 3

E. First Aid What rst aid measures should be taken in case of an accident involving this chemical?___________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________

F. Spills What steps should be taken in the event of a spill of this chemical? ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________________________ Are the required required resources resources and facili facili es in place?YES

Go to G

NO

Go to I ck 3

G. Training What training been given in the correct handling of this substance? ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ________________________________________ Are you sa s ed you understand understand the hazards hazards involved involved in the the use of this chemical? chemical?

YES

Go to H

NO

Go to I ck 3

H. Disposal What are the disposal methods?______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Are the required required resources resources and facili facili es in place?YES

Go to I

NO

Go to I ck 3

I. RISK ASSESSMENT CLASSIFICATIONS (Tick appropriate Risk Class box) 1.

Risks are not signi signi cant and are not likely likely to increase.

2.

Risks are signi signi cant but but are effe effecc vely controll controlled. ed.

3.

Risks are signi signi cant and and are not adequately controlled.

4.

There is insufficient insufficient informa on to assess risk and level of exposure. exposure.

Select 1. if you are are using a concentra concentra on less than which is considered hazardous or no no precau ons are required. required. Selectt 2. if you are sa s ed that adequate Selec adequate control controlss are in place. place. Select 3. if you answered anywhere where where you answered ‘NO ‘ NO go to I 3’ Select 4. if you are uncertain about risks, and no MSDS is available. If you select 3. or 4. the chemical MUST NOT be used, un l the risk can be be reduced to 1. or 2. If risk/s cannot be reduced reduced then protocol may have have to be changed or an alterna alterna ve chemical found.

ASSESSMEN ASSE SSMENT T APROVAL: APROVAL: I am am sa s ed that the the risks are are not signi signi cant and/ and/ or adequate adequately ly controlle controlled. d. Assessor’s signature:___ __________________________________________________ Date _____/_____/____

/____ Supervisor Name: __________________________Signature._____________________ Date____/_____ Date____/_____

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2.

Accident/Incident Report Form ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT FORM Send to the Manager—Human Resources or in his/her absence the Science Team Leaders who will send copies to the Director of the Labour Department’s Health and Safety Unit and to the Company’s Insurance Office. Office.

Date: Time:

Loca on where where the accident/incident accident/incident occurred:

Descrip on of Acciden Accident/Inci t/Incident dent

Inves Inv es ga on and ac on/ on/mea measure suress tak taken en to pre preven ventt a recu recurre rrence nce

Inves Inv es ga on com comple plete? te? Y/N If no, no, indi indicat cate e when when inve invess ga on should be completed

In the event of an injury Name of person involved

Status: Senior Scien st/Scien s t/ t/In du du st str y Em Emb ed ed/contractor/visitor/oth er er (state):

Loca on they work in

Job

Telephone number

Back to work? Y/N If no, indicated expected me off

Time loss others

Time loss Natu Na ture re of in inju jury ry

Imme Im medi diat ate e tr trea eatm tmen ent: t:

Furt Fu rthe herr tr trea eatm tmen ent: t:

First aid/hospital/ own GP/home/none other (state):

First aid/hospital/ own GP/home/none other (state):

Names of witnesses

Telephone number

Form completed by

Posi on

Telephone Telepho ne number

Signed

Science Team Leader/Senior Scie Sc ien n st st/S /Sci cien en st other (state):

Telephone number

Print name For Health & Safety Unit use only

Acci Ac ciden dentt No

guidance on comple comple ng form see overleaf overleaf * For guidance

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Class Cl assii ca on

2.

Accident/Incident Report Form Notes on on the comple on of the Accident/Incident Accident/Incident form: As much of the form should should be completed as soon as possible possible a er the event and a copy sent to the Human Human Resources Manager or in her/his absence to the Science Team Leader who will forward copies to the Director of the Labour Department’s Health and Safety Safety Unit and to the Company’s Company’s Insurance Office. Addi onally one will be kept in with with the Manager—IT & Technical Technical Services Services for further remedial ac on if necessary. If all all the infor informa ma on is not immedi immediately ately avai available lable (e.g (e.g.. the inve invess ga on is s ll on going going)) it may may be nece necessary ssary to re submit a completed form at a later date. The form should be signed signed off either by the Senior Scien st or a Science Team Team Leader. However, in order order not to slow down down the repor ng procedure procedure a Junior Junior Scien Scien st or an industry industry embed embed can sign sign off the form. form. The following should be reported: •

All accidents resul ng in personal injury or me loss

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Incidents whether damage occurs of not

•

Near misses where injury or damage could have occurred

•

Ill health that may be due to, or made worse by, research ac vi es

Loca on where the accident/incident occurred The loca on should be given as accurately as possible. Descrip Descri p on of of Accident Accident/Incid /Incident ent A full descrip descrip on of the events events causing the accident/incide accident/incident nt should be given. given. Ac on/me on/measure asuress taken to prevent prevent a recurrenc recurrence e In most most cas cases es som some e ac on wil willl be app approp ropria riate, te, e.g e.g.. a requ request est for rec ca on of of an uns unsafe afe con condi di on, alt altera era on of a proce procedure, dure, remindi reminding ng people of safety safety requirement requirements, s, undertakin undertaking g further inves inves ga ons etc. Time loss In even the most trivial trivial accident or incident incident there will be some me loss, both to the injured person person and others who become involved. The following should be indicated: • the me loss (to date) of the injured person; person; •

any other me loss associated associated with the accident accident or incident, e.g. e.g. taking the person to hospital, hospital, administe admi nistering ring rst aid, clear clearing ing up debris debris,, making making safe, inve invess ga ng , repor reportt wri wri ng etc. etc.

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Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Hand Book APPENDIX

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Appendix A ppendix 1: 1: Fire Wardens: Names

Contact Numbers

1.

Chaminda Peiris

2.

Sameera Nanayakkara


THE NEAREST NEAR EST FIRST AIDERS AND OTHER IMPORTANT IMPORTANT CONTACTS CONTACTS FOR GENERAL EMERGENCY EMERGENCY: NAME

TELEPHONE NUMBER


OUT OF OFFICE HOURS FIRST AID SILUETA SILUET A MEDICAL CENTRE

011-4768019 011 -4768019

EMERGENCY AT ALL TIMES BOI FIRE BRIGADE

011-2465333 011 -2465333

POLICE – BIY BIYAGAMA AGAMA

011-2487574 0112487574,, 011011-2487306 2487306

SECURITY SECUR ITY – SILUETA

011-4768018

SLINTEC FIRST AIDERS

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