UAMS ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE

NUMBER: 11.4.08
DATE: 01/15/1997
REVISION:10/11/2004, 9/1/2007

PURPOSE

To inform departments within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) of the procedures to be followed in the use of hazardous materials on the UAMS campus.

SCOPE

All UAMS employees, faculty, and staff.

PROCEDURE

 (1)    Each department must establish procedures to ensure that the receipt date or preparation date of all chemicals used or stored on campus is plainly marked on the label of each container.  When applicable, the shelf life should also be included on the container to aid in inventory control.  A physical inventory should be conducted yearly in order to maintain current and complete records.

(2)     Flammable materials must be protected as specified in National Fire Protection Association Standard 45 “Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals.”

(3)     Departments must consult the Department of Occupational Health and Safety concerning the proper disposal of any waste chemical.

(4)     Departments must maintain laboratory equipment in a safe configuration, and employees must be provided with (and use) protective equipment appropriate for the task.  Sources of guidance include material safety data sheets, federal regulations, and professional publications.

(5)     The Department of Occupational Health and Safety is available for consultative assistance in laboratory safety.  Laboratory audits will be conducted by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety to assist departments in meeting accreditation requirements and assure that laboratories are maintained in a safe manner.

REFERENCE

UAMS Policy 11.4.02

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