10 Components of a Highly Effective Lab Safety Program
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The document outlines a webinar led by James A. Kaufman focused on the essential components of an effective laboratory safety program, emphasizing safety planning and institutional responsibility for health and safety. Key topics include employee orientation, safety manuals, risk management, guidelines for training, and emergency preparedness. The webinar aims to enhance safety education and practices within laboratory environments.
10 Components of a Highly Effective Lab Safety Program
- 1. 10 Components of a Highly Effective Lab Safety Program PUTTING SAFETY PROGRAM PLANNING INTO ACTION.
- 2. Meet Your Moderator James Ciccone
- 3. During this Webinar: All lines will be muted. Communicate via the questions tab in your webinar panel. Unanswered questions will be responded to after the webinar. Webinar recording and slides will be emailed to you tomorrow.
- 4. James A. Kaufman, Ph.D. Meet Your Presenter
- 5. The Professional Organization for Safety Conscious Scientists and Science Educators offering: The Laboratory Safety Institute: • Seminars & Courses • Audits, Inspections, & Regulatory Compliance • Program Development – Six-Point System • World Safety Conference • Internships, Post-Doctoral Position
- 6. Agenda Overview of Lab Safety Programs 10 Components of an Effective Program Safety Program Planning Q&A
- 7. What is a Safety Program? A Planned Group of ACTIVITIES FUNCTIONS PRACTICES Which Occur Regularly To Address Your Health and Safety Needs
- 10. Improving Safety Programs Starting from Scratch Highly Developed and Effective Good Better Best
- 11. Improving Safety Programs “Safety is a Judgment about the Acceptability of Risk” … Wm. Lowrance
- 14. Agenda Overview of Lab Safety Programs 10 Components of an Effective Program Safety Program Planning Q&A
- 15. 1. New Employee Orientation • Day One • Immediate Supervisor • The Interview • The Ad
- 16. • Written Policies • Readily Accessible • Review at Least Annually • Enforced! • Rules 2. Safety Manual
- 17. • Meets Regularly • Rotating Membership • Everyone Participates • Central Safety Committee Model 3. Safety Committee
- 18. • Signed by Students and Employees • The Four Critical Parts (Read, Understood, Agree, and Realize) • Provide the Cover Letter 4. Rules Agreement
- 19. 1. What are the hazards? 2. What are the worst things that could happen? 3. What do I need to do to be prepared? 4. What are the prudent practices, protective facilities, and protective equipment needed to minimize the risk? 5. Four Simple Questions
- 21. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR INSTITUTION AND ITS EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE THAT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS, OUR EMPLOYEES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 6. Safety Policy
- 22. Management is Responsible for the Prevention of Injuries 7. Six Principles of Safety Leadership
- 23. Management is Responsible for the Prevention of Injuries All Accidents Can Be Prevented 7. Six Principles of Safety Leadership
- 26. Management is Responsible for the Prevention of Injuries All Accidents Can Be Prevented Training is Essential 7. Six Principles of Safety Leadership
- 27. Management is Responsible for the Prevention of Injuries All Accidents Can Be Prevented Training is Essential All Hazards Can Be Safeguarded 7. Six Principles of Safety Leadership
- 28. Management is Responsible for the Prevention of Injuries All Accidents Can Be Prevented Training is Essential All Hazards Can Be Safeguarded Safety is Good Business 7. Six Principles of Safety Leadership
- 29. Management is Responsible for the Prevention of Injuries All Accidents Can Be Prevented Training is Essential All Hazards Can Be Safeguarded Safety is Good Business Working Safely is a Condition of Employment 7. Six Principles of Safety Leadership
- 30. • Lots of Opportunities • Live or Recorded • Staff Meetings • Brown Bag Lunch • Bulletin Board • Leadership by Example 8. Education & Training
- 34. PLANNING AND RESPONSE This Never Happened Before! 10. Emergencies
- 35. Planning for Emergencies TYPE PREPARATION RESPONSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
- 36. TYPE TYPE TYPE 1. Cuts 8. Severe Weather 15. Physical 2. Burns 9. Nature 16. Mechanical 3. Spills 10. Explosions 17. Bio/Rad Release 4. Fires 11. Animal Bite 18. Terrorism 5. Electric Shock 12. Poisoning 19. British Invasion* 6. Slips, Trips, Falls 13. Allergic Reaction 20. Spouse/Significant Other 7. Medical 14. Utility Failure 21. Amy Bishop Planning for Emergencies
- 38. 3 Steps to be Prepared 1. Talk … $ 2. Write 3. Practice
- 39. Agenda Overview of Lab Safety Programs 10 Components of an Effective Program Safety Program Planning Q&A
- 41. Effective Safety Programs • Caring • Integration • Rewards • Repetition • Participation
- 42. Student, Faculty & Administrator Involvement
- 44. NO LESSON is So Important and No Task So Urgent That We Cannot Take Time to Teach, Learn and Practice SCIENCE SAFELY In Conclusion…
- 45. Make Labs Safer Contact: Dr. James A. Kaufman President/CEO 45 Make Health, Safety, and the Environment Integral and Important Parts of Education, Work, and Life 192 Worcester Street Natick, MA 01760 (508) 647-1900 jim@labsafetyinstitute.org
- 46. QUESTIONS?
- 47. Thank You for Attending! You Will Receive: • A recording of this webinar and a copy of this presentation • A link to a short survey • List of upcoming webinars and other helpful resources