Safe Work Practices. DR SALAH AL-ENEZI Key Account Manager / Researcher Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

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3 Safe Work Practices DR SALAH AL-ENEZI Key Account Manager / Researcher Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

4 CV BSc Chemical Eng. Widener University, Pennsylvania State, USA MSc Petrochemical Processing, Loughborough University, UK PhD Petrochemical Processing, Loughborough University, UK 25 years experiences in Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) as Lab Manager and Client Key Account Manger Before joining KISR II worked in the Ministry of Information as an Industrial and Safety Engineer in the Safety Department. I lead number of research and management projects and activities inside and outside Kuwait. NOBISH International General Certified in Health and Safety and ISO 9001:2008 QMS & ISO Certified.

5 Security Resistance/Protection from harm Safety Hazard / Harm Control Safe Work Practices 5

6 Outlines Safe Work Practices Introduction Hazard Identification and Control International Standard for Chemical Safety Hazard Analysis - Risk Assessment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safe Work Permit

7 Laboratory Accidents Blast probe finds 20 safety violations Texas Tech investigators have linked a Jan. 7 laboratory explosion that severely injured a doctoral candidate to 20 surrounding violations of the university s safety policy, according to documents released Monday. 7

8 Laboratory Accidents 8

9 Laboratory Accidents 9

10 Why Accidents Happened They can happen as a result of: In-experience Bad practices Effect of other parties e.g: Contractors or Public. Drugs and alcohol. Fatigue and Long hours Laziness and ills 10

11 Introduction - Safe Work Practices Follow procedures & recommendations in the laboratory s/ workplace. Follow all laboratory safety forms (e.g. ISO). Follow the operating procedures / manuals. Follow emergency shutdown Procedures. Report any incidents. 11

12 Relationship Between Incident Types Hazard Near Miss Injury published by the Health and Safety Executive and licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0 ( HSG245

13 Accident Ratios Frank Bird Accident Triangle

The Cost of Accidents at Work Insured Costs Fire Worker injury/death Medical costs Uninsured Costs 1

14 The Cost of Accidents at Work Insured Costs Fire Worker injury/death Medical costs Uninsured Costs Loss of raw materials due to accidents Sick pay Overtime Equipment repairs Lost materials RRC Training

15 Hazard Identification & Control Dr Salah Al-Enezi Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

Things, or energy sources Electricity Noise and vibration

Manufactured Liquids Gases Vapors Solids Particulates

Bacteria Viruses Insects Animals Plants & fungi People

Lighting Body force: lift & moving Repetitive movements

16 Hazards are in 5 main classes! Physical Chemical Biological Ergonomic Psycho-Social Things, or energy sources Electricity Noise and vibration Extreme hot & cold Radiation Machinery Slippery floors Manufactured Liquids Gases Vapors Solids Particulates Examples? Bacteria Viruses Insects Animals Plants & fungi People Examples? Task design Work process Work area design Work surfaces Lighting Body force: lift & moving Repetitive movements Examples? Effects of human interaction Good stress Bad stress Impact on health and safety of workers and the workplace Examples? Examples? 16

17 How to Identify??? Hazard Information Resources Chemical container label 1. Chemical name and Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number 2. Supplier identification 3. Signal words (Warning or Danger) 4. Hazard statements 5. Hazard symbols/pictograms 6. Numerical hazard rating system 0 4 indicate 17

18 Example (Sigma Aldrich) Hazard Information Resources Hazard Statement Toxic Hazard Pictogram Chemical container label 18

19 Hazard Information Resources Signal Word and Hazard Statement Numerical Rating System 0-4 indicate severity of hazard for health 19

20 Hazard Information Resources Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) resources: Internet. (Sigma Aldrich) Manufacturer/distributor website Paper Your laboratory Vendor/ Seller 20

21 Hazard Information Resources Other sources of chemical hazard information: Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries (LCSS) The National Academies Press International Chemical Safety Cards 21

22 Risk Assessment - Control Identify appropriate controls Administrative Training Procedures Signage Prior approval Engineering Local exhaust ventilation Gas cabinets Storage cabinets Shielding/isolation Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye protection Face protection Gloves Clothing Respiratory protection 22

23 Hierarchy of Control E liminate the hazard R educe or substitute the hazard I solate (people from hazard/ hazard from people) C ontrol exposure (engineering, procedures) P ersonal protective equipment D iscipline (SSOW, training, supervision, enforcement) ERIC Prevents Death

MUST - Hazard Controls Worker At the Worker Along the Path At

workplaces and on different hazards, but they can only be

At the Worker: at the worker him/herself (PPE) 2.

24 MUST - Hazard Controls Worker At the Worker Along the Path At the Source Hazard Controls look different in different workplaces and on different hazards, but they can only be placed in three ways: 1. At the Worker: at the worker him/herself (PPE) 2. Along the Path: barriers between the worker & the hazard 3. At the Source: at the hazard itself, eliminate, or isolate it 24

International Standard for Chemical Safety ; Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Dr Salah Al-Enezi Associate Research Scientist Kuwait Institute

25 International Standard for Chemical Safety ; Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Dr Salah Al-Enezi Associate Research Scientist Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research senezi@kisr.edu.kw nger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev04/english/st-sg-ac10-30-rev4e.pdf

26 What is the GHS It is a logical and comprehensive approach to: Defining health, physical and environmental hazards of chemicals Creating classification processes that use available data on chemicals for comparison with the defined hazard criteria Communicating hazard information, as well as protective measures, on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). li/ghs/ghs_rev04/english/st-sg-ac10-30-rev4e.pdf 26

27 What changed by GHS? M e t h a n o l 14kg Methyl Alcohol CH 3 OH=32.04 CAS No UN No Methanol Methyl Alcohol CH 3 OH= % 14kg Flammable Toxic Provide Personal Protective Equipment. Install local ventilation system. Wash well when touched. Fraud Co., Ltd. 1-1, Error Ave., Hidden city Imaginary country OLD X NEW DANGER Hazard statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be harmful if swallowed Cause serious eye irritation May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, visual organ, systemic toxicity) May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness and dizziness Cause damage to organs (central nervous system, visual organ) through prolonged or repeated exposure Precautionary statements: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in well ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. United Nations Co., Ltd. 1-1, Peace Ave., Geneva Switzerland Tel Fax

GHS Pictogram Explosives Self-reactive subst.

selfheating substance Organic peroxides Oxidizing substance Compressed gas Skin

Corrosive to metal Environmental hazard Acute toxicity Acute toxicity Skin corr.

28 GHS Pictogram Explosives Self-reactive subst. Organic peroxide Flammable substance Self-reactive substance Pyrophoric and selfheating substance Organic peroxides Oxidizing substance Compressed gas Skin corr./irrit. Eye damage/irrit. Corrosive to metal Environmental hazard Acute toxicity Acute toxicity Skin corr./irrit. Eye corr./irrit. Sensitization (Dermal) Target organ toxicity Sensitization (Respiratory) Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Target organ toxicity Aspiration hazard

29 Signal Word Danger or Warning Used to emphasis hazard and to discriminate between hazard categories (level of hazard) Example: Acute toxicity Category 1, 2, 3 Category 4 Danger, Warning Danger > Warning

30 Hazard Analyzing, Risk Assessment for COSHH Dr Salah Al-Enezi Associate Research Scientist Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Ext: 6990

31 Risk Assessment Why? To prevent accidents by identifying hazards and reducing the risk of injury from hazards 31

32 Risk Assessment Identify Review Analyze SWP Monitor Control Implement 32

33 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 33

34 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE by OSHA Dr Salah Al-Enezi Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

Introduction to OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Created in 1970 to ensure safe and healthy work environment Help employers

35 Introduction to OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Created in 1970 to ensure safe and healthy work environment Help employers and employees reduce jobrelated injuries, illnesses, and deaths Established 29 Standards Regulations for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

36 Without OSHA Prior to 1970 More than 14,000 worker deaths annually 2.5 million workers disabled by work-related injuries Estimated 300,000 cases of work-related illness

37 OSHA Success Since 1970 Work-related fatalities cut by more than 60 % Overall injury and illness rate down by 42 %

38 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA Proper laboratory clothes: Lab coat Safety glasses Long pants Closed toe shoes 38

39 Is This An Appropriate PPE?? HOW I Select My PPE? 39

40 Training Employees required to use PPE must be trained to know at least the following When PPE is necessary What type of PPE is necessary How to properly put on, take off, adjust, and wear Limitations of the PPE Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal 40

41 PPE Guide Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Chapter 3 of Part 2: Personal Protective Equipment ns/retail/gen_apps_ppe.pdf Nova Scotia, Labour and Workforce Development, Occupational Health And Safety Division. alprotect.pdf Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

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44 Safe Work Permits Dr Salah Al-Enezi Associate Research Scientist Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

45 Type of Permits 45

46 Safe Work Practices (SWP)

47 Safe Work Practices (SWP) "Safety is not an event, its a process."

48 Safe Work Practices (SWP) Life is 10% what happens to YOU and 90% how YOU respond to it 48

49 Thank You

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) New OSHA Requirements presented by: Safety Committee of the Houston Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America August