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UC Berkeley Laboratory Safety Guide

This document provides a job safety analysis for surveying laboratories at the University of California, Berkeley that involve radiation. It identifies potential hazards such as chemical, biological, radiological and physical hazards. Controls include observing all hazard warning signs, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) like a lab coat and safety glasses, and being aware of broken glass and sharps. Proper lifting techniques are also important to avoid injury from bending, stooping or twisting. Training is required on laboratory hazards and hazard warning labels.

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UC Berkeley Laboratory Safety Guide

This document provides a job safety analysis for surveying laboratories at the University of California, Berkeley that involve radiation. It identifies potential hazards such as chemical, biological, radiological and physical hazards. Controls include observing all hazard warning signs, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) like a lab coat and safety glasses, and being aware of broken glass and sharps. Proper lifting techniques are also important to avoid injury from bending, stooping or twisting. Training is required on laboratory hazards and hazard warning labels.

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JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Safety Information for the University of California, Berkeley

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, & SAFETY RADIATION PROTECTION SURVEYING LABORATORY RADIATION SAFETY
TASK
1. Entry into laboratory.

HAZARDS
Research activities involving chemical, biological, physical, radiological, laser, and other hazards.

CONTROLS
Observe ALL hazard warning signs on laboratory entrance. Be aware of the hazards in the laboratory. Dont touch or move items bearing hazard warning labels unless you are familiar with the proper procedures for handling that particular hazard. Ask laboratory staff about any unusual conditions or anything with which you are unfamiliar. Do not proceed with a survey in any circumstances where you are unsure about your safety.

2.

Swipe Survey.

Research materials: chemicals, biological, radiological, etc. Broken glass, sharps.

Wear PPE and observe hazard warning labels. Wear PPE, be observant of surroundings, and avoid broken glass and sharps. Use proper lifting techniques (bend at knees instead of waist and turn the whole body instead of twisting, etc).

Bending stooping, twisting.

Required Training: Familiarization with laboratory hazards and hazard warning labels.
Other Information: Contributors:

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lab coat, safety eye wear, disposable gloves, pants or full length skirt, closed toe shoes.

Entry into a laboratory after an accident, earthquake, fire, or other disruption should be deferred until a preliminary understanding of the conditions inside the laboratory can be ascertained. Environment, Health and Safety
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Created: JSA Library Number:

October 25, 2004

EHS-RAD-1

For more information about this JSA, contact the Office of Environment, Health and Safety at UC Berkeley, 317 University Hall #1150, Berkeley, CA 94720-1150 (510) 642-3073 [Link] The development of Job Safety Analyses is a Balanced Scorecard initiative of the AVC-BAS Safety Committee, sponsored by the Associate Vice Chancellor-Business and Administrative Services (AVC-BAS) and the AVC-BAS Leadership Team [Link]

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