Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie - Safety Representative - Dr. K. Schmitz Instructions 2010 Occupational health & safety Environmental

Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische ChemieInstitut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie

- Safety Representative -- Safety Representative -

Dr. K. SchmitzDr. K. Schmitz

Instructions2010

Occupational health & safetyEnvironmental protection

Mon 05.07.2010

PHYSIKALISCHE UND THEORETISCHE CHEMIE

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Instructions =Instructions =Responsibility of the employerResponsibility of the employerOrganisation of occupational health and Organisation of occupational health and

safetysafety

Employer

Occupational Health and Safety

Practitioner

Staff council

Company medical officer

Superior

Safety Representative

Employee First Aider


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InstructionInstruction

Regulated by Law

§ 12 ArbSchG

GUV

Once a year, inoral form

Duty of documentation


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Who is to instructWho is to instruct??

All full employed people of the

University of Bonn

Trainees, Students,

Visiting reseachers

Craftsmen, mechanics,

Cleaning staff


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Laws & RegulationsLaws & Regulations

GUV (I 850-0/ SR 2005 / I 8553/ TRGS

526 - Laboratories)

ArbSchG

BetrSichV

BetrVerfG

ChemG

GefStoffV


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Advice

A workplace specific instruction can becreated in parts from this operatinginstruction. In any case it has to bemodifified and upgraded to the needsof the indiviual workplaces of thedifferent working groups.


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Basics principles

Generell opening hours:7.00-18.30 (main entrance)Access: only legitimated personsSmoking ban in the whole buildingTidiness in offices and laboratoriesUse of workshops (fine mechanics & electronics) only in the opening hoursDon´t listen to music during work,you might not hear a fire-alarm or other warnings


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Basics principles

Nonsmoker – Yes, please!Stop smoking – it´s worth it because after 20 minutes regularizes blood-pressure and pulse one day the risk of a heart attack is reduced two days the senses of smell- and taste improve three months the blood flow improves one year the risk of a cardiac disease reduces about

50 % five years the risk of a stroke or lung cancer is significantly

reduced


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Rulesfor the utilization of facilities

Best care und attentionDon´t work alone in the laboratory Safe and appropriate construction of experimental equipmentOpen access to technical and security facilities


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Handling ofsecurity and protection facilities

Fire prevention: It´s forbidden to inhibit closing mechanisms of any doors No misuse of security facilities Keep escape routes clearNo bikes on the corridorsInflammable materials on corridors Nebulisation in case of fire danger of smoke intoxicationFume hood / cupboards: close front sliding panelEmergency Showers: function tests aleast monthly (Body shower: 30 L/min, Eye shower: 6 L/min)


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Ergonomics of a Computer workplace

Bildschirmarbeitsplatzverordnung

An ergonomic computer workplace is a health- promoting measureGood ergonomics is the ideal setup of Monitor, Keyboard, Illumination, desk and computer chairFurthermore the set-up of working appliance and working environment are of concernDetailled Information on „Sicherheitsinformation 04/2000“ from the web-pages of Dep. 4.2


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The advantages of a flat screen monitorsflicker-freespace-savinglittle weightEconomiclow radiation and heat effectshigh contrast pictureslittle reflectionslow bias

BGI 650 Bildschirm- und Büroarbeitsplätzewww.bgbau-medien.de/pdf2/zh_z418.pdf


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Keyboard separated from the monitor, variable, adjustment, inclinablefree space as hand restmade of surface materials with little reflectionpowerclear letteringuse all ten fingers for typewriting


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Computer chairpermanent inclinable seat backAnatomical formed seating area which reacts on changes of bearingsynchronical mechanics which keep seat back and seating area in an ideal anglespring system that absorbs pressure on the backbone


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Five rules for ergonomical seating:1. Rule: Arms and legs can be held in a right angle2. Rule: use full seating area3. Rule: Sit upright and use seat back4. Rule: Sit dynamic, move! Take exercise5. Rule: Use arm and backrest and handrest


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Alternative Office FurnitureErgonomic analysis advises to dynamic sitting, it strength the back and prevents painful discomfortsDynamic sitting is easy! Just use alternative office furniture like gymballs, kneeling chairs etc.BUT! These seating alternatives also hold some risks withinAdvice: Use both alterative furniture and standard office chairsUse gymballs for exercises at rest periods


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Merkblatt zur Gestaltung von Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen

Alternative Office Furniture

Pendulum stool Gymball Kneeling chair


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Some important advicesMonitor and Keyboard Monitor at least 17“ and 72 Hertz flat Keyboard, 50-100 mm distance from the

edge of the table only use low-radiation monitors use a wrist seatingComputer chair slewable, with five rollers, adjustable in height and backrest


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Illumination workspace illumination low-reflection luminary level of illumination at least 500 LuxDesk height of desk (if not height-adjustable): 720mm legroom: 650mm(H)x580mm(B)x700mm(T) tabletop: matt, not reflecting, at least: 800mm(T)x1600mm(L)


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Office keys/Master key system

Office keys are non-transferableKeep them independant from private keys It´s commended to fix the office keys with a ring or a chain at the clothes. For Master keys it´s obligatory.A key security insurance is commended


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Fire alarm system/Fire warning I

If Works are necessary which are accompanied by smoke, dust or extensive heat, please inform the security representativeFalse fire-alarms are expensive! (€900.-) In case of fire-alarm you will hear a loud continuous tone Leave the building immediately over the stair-wellInformation how to behave in case of fire hang out in the staircasesInform yourself about the correct use of fire-extinguishers (fire-drill in summer?)


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Fire alarm system/Fire warning II

In case of fire

Leave the building immediately, don´t use the elevator If possible, turn-off all running media, like water, electricity, gas flow etc.Holding area: parking side in front of the buildíngFollow the instructions of the fire-brigade


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Ventilation systemsDisorders of the Ventillation system are emergency cases, please inform directly the technical department of the university (Abt. 4.3 - Technisches Facility Management Tel. 7600, 9777, NEW EMERGENCY NUMBER: 1111in case of Technical Problems at night or at weekends)

In case of a technical fault you don´t have to fill in a service form

Troubles in the Ventilation system of the Laboratories? Stop working immediately


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Personal Protection & Personal Protection Equipment

The use of personal protective equipment was not sufficient

in the last year


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Personal Protection & Personal Protection Equipment

Something to think about:

Do you wear safety glasses, trousers , sturdy shoes ora lab coat while working in the laboratory?

Do you use suitable gloves while working with hazardsubstances?

Do you use skin protection cream before and afterfinishing work with chemicals

Have you ever looked into the Instructions for useof protective gloves?


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Personal Protection & Personal Protection Equipment I

Eye protection/ Working with Lasers

During work in Laboratory wear safety glasses

There are special regulations for the works with Lasers. You will get informations from the Representative for Laser safety

Further Informations: GUV-V B2 / BGV B 2 „Laserstrahlung“BGI 832 „Betrieb von Lasereinrichtungen“

In case of eye injury: visit the ophthalmologist

Emergency Calls:0228 / 287 - 12000 0228 / 287 - 15109


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Personal Protection & Personal Protection Equipment II

Body protection / Skin protectionDuring works in Laboratory wear long-sleeved cotton work coatsDuring works in Laboratory wear anti-sliding sturdy shoes

During works in Laboratory with corrosive, poisonous or hazardous chemicals wear protective gloves

What protective gloves are useful for your work? Look into the skin-protection-plan (to get from the Abt. 4.2 or the security representative) + GUV-R 195 / BGR 195

Disposable gloves are unsuitable for the work with chemicals

Risk of contamination? Hold substitute clothes ready!


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Personal Protection & Personal Protection Equipment II

Body protection / Skin protection

Nitrile Protective Gloves Butyl Protective Gloves

Oneway-Gloves

Lab coat

googlesSafety shoes

Cotton Gloves


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Personal Protection & Personal Protection Equipment III

Protection equipment

You get it from the security representative

(Dr. K. Schmitz,

R. 0.002, Tel. 2641)


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Personal Protection & Personal Protection Equipment IV

Respiratory protection

Works with solvents or other chemicals which are attended with the formation of harmful gases, fumes or dusts must be introduced in a fume hood/cupboard


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Regulations of ProtectionExperimental works

Basics

Experimental works should be carried out carefully and cautiouslyOperating instructions have to be createdBefore starting the experimental works a risk assessment of the workplace and the workplace conditions has to be madeExperimental workplaces with higher security requirements have to be checked by an occupational health and safety practitioner before the works start (Abt. 4.2)


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Basics

Storage of flammable liquids and other hazardous materials

All hazardous materials

Acids & Leaches


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Basics

BUT: Non-hazardous and non-flammable materials should not be stored in safety-cupboards

To store these materials, the Institute has a large stock on hand near the AVZ I


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Vaccum

Only use certified glass materials accredited for works under vaccum

With bigger vaccum apparatus use a splinter protection

During work wear safety glasses

Fumes from vaccum pumps should be drained via fume hood

Regularly check vaccum apparatus on operational safety.


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Pressure / Pressure vessels/ Gas cylinders

Storage of gas cylinders in the laboratory only in a security cupboard for gas cylinders

Secure gas cylinders against fall over

Transport of gas cylinders only with secure dollys (fixed screw cap, fix gas cylinder by metal chain)

For gas flow only use certified sleeves and fittings

Protect gas cylinders from heat

Poisonous gases use Lecture Bottles. All works should be carried out in a fume hood/cupboard. Hold respirator musk ready (informations from Abt.4.2)


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Pressure / Pressure vessels/ Gas cylinders


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Risk Assessment Operational Instructions I

Before the works start at an experimental workplace there has to be made a risk assessment (proof of documentation)

Based on the risk assessment an operational instruction has to be created


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Risk Assessment Operational Instructions II

Detect hazards

Check against regulations

Determine measures

Arrange measures

Check effectivity

Documentation


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Risk Assessment Operational Instructions III

For all apparatus in use there has to be made a risk assessment (proof of documentation)

Operational instructions have to be available at any time

When security related changes at used apparatus are necessary, the risk assessment und the operational instructions have to be modified

Advice on: Checklist „Laborsicherheit“ (Webpages Abt.4.2)


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ChemicalsDealing – Purchasing – Waste disposal

Basics I

Characterics and dangers of chemicals you work with should be known

Hazardous chemicals must be listed in an hazardous chemicals directory which must be updated at least once a year.

Every work group must keep an own directory

Operational instructions have to be available at any time

Advice: Checklist „Laborsicherheit“ (Webpages Abt.4.2)


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Basics II

At experimental workplaces only needed amounts of chemicals should be stored

Bigger amounts should be stored in the chemical storage at the

AVZ I or in special security cupboards

Poisonous chemicals should be kept under wraps

Labelling of cases containing chemicals according to the regulations of the ordinance of hazardous substances

(Chemical specification, Name of the work group, Hazardous symbol with discription and R- and S-Phrases given as numbers on the container)


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Basics III

When working with hazardous substances use personal protection equipment

Transport of chemicals only in certified containers like Salzkotten containers or carry bins

Works with hazardous chemicals must be done in fume hoods


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Basics IV

When you are working with chemicals have ready operational instructions and safety data sheets

There are special regulations for works with etidiumbromide, hydrofluoric acid and sulfochromic acid (get informations from Abt. 4.2)


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Basics VThe purchasing of chemicals should happen over the procuration office of the institute (Mrs. Jurofsky)

The waste disposal of chemicals should be carried out following the waste disposal directive of the University of Bonn.

Every one working with chemicals has to inform himself about the waste disposal directive

Waste disposal is no more a generell business of the institute but the business of everybody working with chemicals (support by the Abt. 4.2 or the security representative is available)


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Chemicalscarcinogenic-mutagenic-reproduction toxic

Work with great care!

Work in a fume hood with very little amounts

Work with this substances is prohibited for mothers-to-be and nursing mothers

According to § 16 Abs. 1-3a GefStoffV you must make a risk assessment and look for a substitute

Work places for these substances have a requirement of labelling with a special yellow-black striped sticky tape available from Dep. 4.2


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Chemicalsliquid and extrem cold gases

Transport only in certified containers (metal dewars)

Transport of liquid gases in passenger elevators is strictly prohibited

You must create an operational instruction


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Chemikalienworking with flammable solids and liquids

No storage of bigger amounts of flammable liquids at the workplace

Storage only of daily requirement (max. 1L)

Use security cupboards for storage

Store highly flammable liquids in stainless stell containers

Storage in refrigerators only when they are free of ignition sources (has to be labelled!)

Before starting the works check if fire extinguisher are in reach

If possible, work on fire-resistant bottom layer


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Genetic engineering areasDirections for work

Working in these areas requires special authorisations, permissions and instructions

Instuctions and informations by the project manager of the genetic engineering area


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Dangerous situationsBehavior & First Aid I

Keep calm and act cautiously

When you help somebody else don´t forget your own safety

Protecting people is the first aim

Inform the first aider in case of a accident (Names of the actual first aiders should be announced in every work group)

In case of danger inform affected people and force them to leave the danger area immediately

Hide injured persons (if possible) try to help

Don´t leave injured persons alone till the doctor arrives

Fight the formation of fire with a fire extinguisher or sand

Bigger fires leave the building immediately and inform the fire-brigade


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Dangerous situationsBehavior & First Aid II

Burning clothes use emergency shower or extinguish coat

Eye injury use emergency shower (rinse for 10 – 15 Minuten, with open lid gap you might need the help of a second person)

Emergency call (0112), Keep informations ready (what kind of accident, what building, floor, room-number, number of injured people), wait for queries

Information to the group leader, the managing director (Tel. 3525) and the security representative (Tel. 2641)


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Should be filled in and situated near every telefone in the Institute!

(No translated version available at the moment)


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What´s importantat the end

Every injury must be documentated (Verbandbuch)

You work in the laboratory? Use of Personal protection equipment is first duty

Eyery employee himself is responable for the security and occupational health and safety of all other colleagues in the institute

No Fire loads on corridors, no wegdes to look-up doors

Keep escape routes clear!


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„Anxious view“2010 (I)

The sense of responibility for the

security of the entire insitute is unincisive:

Examples:

Chemical Lab in the basement: some more housekeeping for the safety of all employees

in the night: in summer the windows are wide open

Nobody cares !


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„Anxious view“2010 (II)

The use of personal protective quipment is not

sufficient

Troubles in the Ventilation system of the Laboratories?NOBODY stops working!


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„Anxious view“2010 (II)

The use of personal protective quipment

is not sufficient

Troubles in the Ventilation system of the Laboratories?NOBODY stops working!


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Conclusions

Instructions about specific work methods, working equipment and other risks beyond have to be done within the different work groups at the individual workplace

The workgroup leader has to create the risk assessment of the workplaces

The risk assessment must be on an actual level

The overall responsibility for the occupational safety and health bears the managing director

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Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie - Safety Representative - Dr. K. Schmitz Instructions 2010 Occupational health & safety Environmental