Live Air Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
This webinar will cover the most important elements of managing chemicals effectively. The presentation will discuss the essential ideas in a logical progression. Information is conveyed in concise and easily understood segments. All aspects of dealing with chemicals, everything from beginning inventory to storage and waste collection and disposal, will be covered. The course closes with a brief mention of regular self-inspections and safety audits.
It starts here: OSHA Lab and Hazard Communication Standards
- Chemical Hygiene Plan and CHO, duties, and responsibilities
- Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
- Training – lab hazards present, proper PPE
Then the main course: Dealing with Chemicals
- creating and managing material inventory
- Safety Data Sheets
- Chemical Compatibility and segregation
- General storage tips
- Flammable storage
- Waste collection and disposal
And ends here: Lab Safety Self-Audit
- Regular safety inspections
- Document deficiencies
- Corrective action follow-up
Speaker
Vince McLeod is an American Board of Industrial Hygiene Certified Industrial Hygienist and the senior IH with Ascend Environmental. Mr. McLeod has more than 35 years’ experience in industrial hygiene and environmental engineering services, including 28 years with the University of Florida’s Environmental Health & Safety Division. His primary strength is conducting exposure assessments and hazard evaluations. Mr. McLeod’s consulting project experience includes comprehensive IH assessments for major power generation, manufacturing, production, and distribution facilities.
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