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6610
Appendix T6 Response
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Jefferson Lab has determined that working with chemicals carries an unmitigated Risk Code >2. At a minimum all tasks requiring chemicals are discussed with the supervisor prior to commencement of work. An Operational Safety Procedure (OSP) is written for work considered to be Risk Code >2 in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 3210 Work Planning, Control, and Authorization Process. |
1.0
Purpose
Jefferson Lab requires that qualified chemical workers read and follow the recommended emergency and first aid procedures provided on a chemical’s safety data sheet (SDS). This appendix describes minimal response procedure steps for an incident exposure involving a chemical.
2.0
Scope
This appendix provides a minimum response procedure to use if the SDS is not available; requirements to initiate medical assistance; and clean-up recommendations.
This appendix’s process steps are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual 6610 Chemical Hygiene Program.
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NOTE: Jefferson
Lab does not have on-site fire brigade resources, but has written agreements
from the City of Newport News to provide emergency services through its 911
system. These include emergency medical response and transport, emergency
technical rescue, and hazmat incident response. Letters confirming these
services are on file with the Emergency
Manager. |
3.0
Responsibilities
3.1
Everyone
at Jefferson Lab
· Be aware of the chemicals within your work area; and the emergency response procedures outlined on the associated SDS.
· Know the location of the nearest safety shower, eyewash, other equipment required to perform the emergency response procedures.
· Protect yourself. Never endanger yourself to assist others. Only provide assistance if trained and willing to do so in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 6800 Appendix T2 Injuries and Illnesses Requiring First Aid or Emergency Medical Response.
3.2
Chemical
Worker
· Maintain appropriate chemical training and medical monitoring, as required.
· Review and abide by the chemical’s safety data sheet (SDS). Contact the SDS Coordinator for clarification or assistance.
· Know the signs of over-exposure and emergency treatment for the chemical(s) you work with.
· Know the location and how to operate: emergency showers, eyewash units, and fire extinguishers in your work area.
4.0
Process Steps
Unless otherwise stated anyone at
Jefferson Lab may perform the process steps outlined below.
4.1
Response
to Chemical Over-Exposure
Step 1:
Immediately
stop contact. Evacuate the area if necessary.
Step
2:
Perform
emergency first aid as specified on the chemical’s SDS. Provide assistance only
if you are willing and have been trained to handle chemical
exposure incidents.
Step 3:
Go to ES&H Manual Chapter
6800 Appendix T2 Injuries or Illnesses Requiring First Aid or Emergency Medical
Response and follow the procedure steps provided.
4.2.1
If blood is involved, go to ES&H Manual Chapter 6800 Appendix T3 Protection from Bloodborne
Pathogens and follow the
process steps provided for clean-up of soiled material.
4.2.2
Go
to ES&H Manual
Chapter 3510 Appendix T6 Emergency Response to Chemical Spills.
5.0
Revision Summary
Revision 1.4 – 06/14/16 – Periodic Review; replaced Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with Safety Data Sheet
(SDS)
Revision 1.3 – 05/12/15 – Updated emergency response procedures in the note box under
section 2.0 Scope per J.Williams
Revision 1.2 – 11/17/14 – Corrected chapter reference noted in 4.2.2 (previously noted as
Chapter 6610T7) per J.Williams
Revision 1.1 – 11/18/13 – Removed “Emergency” from title, as this document applies to
general response, including emergency response; per T.Menefee
Revision 1.0 – 06/28/13 – Periodic
Review; No substantive changes per
J.Williams
Revision 1.0 – 07/05/10 – Updated to reflect current
laboratory operations
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ISSUING
AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL
POINT OF CONTACT |
APPROVAL
DATE |
REVIEW DATE |
REV. |
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ES&H Division |
06/14/16 |
06/14/19 |
1.4 |
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