EMERGENCIES
Call Emergency Number: 911. Specify whether you need Fire,
Police or Ambulance. Have the following information available: building
name, building address, room number. Arrange to have someone meet the attendant
at a designated entrance. If hazardous materials are involved, have a copy
of the MSDS available for the medical personnel.
If the emergency involves an unconscious/injured person: Ensure
there is no danger to yourself or victim. Do not move victim unless their
life is endangered. Remain with victim until help arrives.
Inform Supervisor or Department Head (including damage to
property).
FIRE / EXPLOSION
Pull FIRE ALARM. (Do not pull Fire Alarm in case of Bomb Threat
or Gas Leak.)
If possible, control fire with extinguisher. If the fire cannot
be controlled, isolate by closing the doors. Do not lock the doors.
Call 2-4567 to confirm that alarm was received at the Fire
Hall. (Inform your Supervisor or Department Head if possible.)
Leave by the nearest safe exit. Walk, don't run. Do not use
the elevator. Shut doors behind you.
Wait for the Fire Department outside of the main entrance
of the building. (The main entrance to the Biosciences Building is at the
corner of University Boulevard and the Main Mall.)
Assist in evacuation of building if requested to do so by
fire Department or Floor Wardens. All others should move well away from
the building exits.
Do not reenter building until the Fire Department gives permission.
CHEMICAL / RADIATION / BIOHAZARD EMERGENCIES
Close the door behind the spill and/or fire.
Call Hazardous Materials Response (Campus Fire Dept.).: 2-4567.
Be prepared to give the following information: type of chemical or hazard,
amount spilled, exact location of the spill (room number, building). Do
not hang up until the operator releases you.
Call the UBC Department of Health, Safety and Environment:
2-2029.
Inform Supervisor or Department Head.
Try to have MSDS on hand for Emergency personnel.
FIRST AID
Call 822-4444 for treatment of all injuries or transport to
hospital. This will summon Level 2 First Aid Attendants from the UBC Fire
Hall. Have your building name and address available and arrange for someone
to meet the attendant at a designated entrance. If hazardous materials are
involved, have a copy of the MSDS available for the medical personnel. For
additional assistance on the spot call Local First Aid Attendants: Don Brandys
822-6750 BioSciences Room 1365A or Kathy Gorkoff 822-6973 BioSciences Room
2362
Notify supervisor (or Department) immediately.
Report injury to one of the Local First Aid Attendants (see
above) as soon as possible for completion of Departmental Treatment Record
Sheet entry. If an employee visits a doctor or takes time off from work
due to a work related injury, the University must send a Form 7 to the WCB
within 3 days. Supervisors are to send the completed Form 7 to the Health,
Safety and Environment Department when the injury is reported. Obtain blank
forms from, the Zoology Finance Office (822-4265) or the Local First Aid
Attendants (see above).
NOTES:
- Nurses at Student Health Services (University Hospital) are available
for First Aid for Faculty and Staff during the following hours: Mon.
Tues. Wed. & Friday 07:45 - 17:00 Thursday 08:45 - 17:00 Summer
08:00 - 16:00
- Use a Zoology Basic First Aid Kit (found in most Departmental labs/workplaces
and vehicles) with caution and only after calling 822-4444 in case of
injury (see Step 1 above). Additional First Aid supplies are available
in Stores. Each Kit should contain a copy of the "In Case of Injury
On Campus Call 2-4444, etc." information sheet.
- Be sure to perform above reporting procedures (Steps 2-3 above) for
all injuries.
BOMB THREATS
- Remain calm, listen carefully to what the caller is saying and write
it down. Keep the caller talking and obtain the following information:
Where is the bomb? When will it explode? What does it look like? What
kind of bomb is it? What will cause it to explode? Did you place the
bomb? Why? What is your name? Where are you calling from?
- Record details such as time of call, whether caller was male or female,
any distinctive voice characteristic (accent, manner, speech, whether
voice was familiar), whether there were background noises or reference
to local issues.
- When caller hangs up:
- Call RCMP: 224-1322
- Call Patrol/Parking and Security: 2-2222
- Be prepared to give your name, phone number and exact location with
details of the threat.
- Do not hang up until you are released by the authority talking to
you.
- Inform you Supervisor.
- Stay where you are and ask your Department Head to meet with Police
and security when they arrive.
- If you are in a multi-department building try to have other Department
Heads or a delegate join you to meet with Police and Security.
- Do not spread word of the threat as this should be handled by the
authorities.
The security Manager, in consultation with the RCMP and Building/Department
Head(s), will give the order to evacuate the building if necessary.
EARTHQUAKES
If you are inside a building:
- Stay inside.
- Watch out for falling plaster, light fixtures, glass, bookcases, etc.
- Stay away from windows and mirrors.
- Take cover under a heavy desk or table, brace yourself in a doorway
or crouch in an interior hall or corner.
If you are outside a building:
- Move to open space away from building.
After the Quake:
- Administer First Aid to injured persons.
- Extinguish open flames and terminate hazardous work procedures.
- When all motion has stopped, evacuate the building carefully.
- Do not use the telephone except to report an emergency.
- Do not use plumbing or anything electrical (including elevators, lights)
until after the utility and electrical lines have been checked.
- Do not use matches or lighters. Watch for fires that may have started.
- Keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.
- Be alert for aftershocks.
HARASSING PHONE CALLS
Call RCMP: 224-1322. The RCMP will notify BC Tel if required.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Call advisors at 822-6353.
FIRE PREVENTION
- For more information about Fire Prevention and Safety call the UBC
Fire Hall Non-Emergency Number (2-8282). Be sure to state that you are
calling from UBC.
- For information about BioSciences Building Evacuation Procedures,
call Pat Harrison, Botany Administrative Assistant (2-4882).
- Be familiar with the location of fire alarms, fire exits, fire extinguishers.
- A fire extinguisher should be easily accessible within each lab or
workplace (or nearby in the hall) and in each Departmental vehicle.
Each Fire Extinguisher should have an inspection tag and which should
indicate that the extinguisher has been inspected within the past year.
- To find out more about the different types of fire extinguishers and
their uses contact the UBC Department of Health, Safety and Environment
(2-2029) or the UBC Fire Department at their Non-Emergency Number (2-8282).
- Call the UBC Department of Health, Safety and Environment (2-2029)
to enroll in the Chemical Safety Long Course (with practical session).
The practical session is supervised by the UBC Fire Department and will
allow you to gain some hands-on experience of hazardous materials clean-up
and fire extinguisher use.
BIOSCIENCES BUILDING EMERGENCY EVACUATION
PLANNING
For information about the organization of the BioSciences
Building Evacuation Procedures, Area Supervisors and Floor Wardens, call
Edythe Grant, Zoology (604-822-6973).
A full copy of the Building Emergency Response Plan can be found here.
PREVENT SUCKBACK CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER SUPPLY
Please ensure that taps are not capable of suck-back by making
sure the end of any hose or tubing attached to a tap is not resting in a
pool of liquid or where a pool is likely to form. Failure to do so might
cause suck-back if the system water pressure drops and the building water
supply (including drinking water) might become contaminated with toxins
from the lab.
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Reciprocal Safety Inspections will be performed by representatives
appointed by the Lab/Workplace Supervisors according to the following schedule.
Inspection sheets with instructions will be circulated to Lab/Workplace
Supervisors just prior to the month due.
| Content
of Inspection (approximate time needed) |
Month
Due |
Snapshot (25 min.) + Chemical
Storage (20 min.) |
January |
Snapshot (25 min.) + Fixtures
(15 min.) |
May |
Snapshot (25 min.) + Radioisotopes
(10 min.) |
September |
The Department of Zoology Safety Committee will be responsible for any follow-ups
to these Reciprocal Safety Inspections and for inspecting Departmental common
areas.
SAFETY POSTINGS AND SUPPLIES
For more information about general Laboratory/Shop Safety
call the UBC Department of Health, Safety and Environment (2-2029) or contact
a member of the Zoology Safety Committee.
EMERGENCY POSTINGS
Post the "No Eating, Drinking or Smoking" sign in
each laboratory.
Mount the UBC Emergency Numbers yellow sticker and UBC Emergency Information
poster near the phone(s) or the room entrance(s) and ensure that they are
visible.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
For more information call the UBC Occupational Hygiene Officer,
David Bell, HS&E (2-2643).
Please ensure that the following kinds of Personal Protective
Equipment are available, in good condition and properly used in each lab
or workplace where appropriate:
- lab coats gloves safety glasses or goggles
- Do not hang coats and goggles on top of fire extinguishers and gas
cylinders.
- An emergency eye wash station must be available and working in each
major lab or workplace.
- Use Respirators according to guidelines of the UBC Respirator Program
or not at all. Contact the following people at HS&E for more information:
David Bell, HS&E (2-2643) or Donna Ashick, HSE (2-5909).
SPECIAL RECEPTACLES FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES
For more detailed procedures see Hazardous Waste Disposal
Summary -- BioSciences Building (section below).
- Collect glass waste in a special plastic-lined "Glass Only"
waste container which you can sign out from Stores. Do not put sharps,
needles and blades in the "Glass Only" container.
- Collect sharps, needles and blades in a special container such as
the ones sold in Stores.
- Keep the lids of all Solvent Red Waste or Recovery Cans fastened tightly
when partly or completely full to prevent fumes from escaping into your
Lab or Workplace (see Hazardous Waste Summary -- BioSciences Building
for more details).
FIRST AID KITS
The Zoology Basic First Aid Kit is found in most Departmental
labs/workplaces and vehicles. It is to be used with caution and only after
following the instructions under the section EMERGENCY FIRST AID (see above).
Each Kit should contain a copy of the "EMERGENCY FIRST AID ... Call
2-4444 ..." instruction sheet.
The Zoology Basic First Aid Kit is intended for the Lab and other Workplaces
on Campus and Departmental Vehicles. Please take a larger kit if you are
doing field work.
Contents of Zoology Basic First Aid Kit
- Replacement First Aid supplies are available in Stores.
- 10 wound cleansing towelettes, treated with Benzalkonium chloride,
individually packaged
- 50 sterile adhesive dressings (Band Aids or similar products), regular
size only or assorted sizes
- 4 10 cm x 10 cm sterile gauze dressings, individually packaged or
in pairs
- 1 10 cm x 16.5 cm sterile pressure dressing with crepe ties
- 1 20 cm x 25 cm sterile abdominal dressing, individually packaged
- 1 cotton triangular bandage, minimum length of base 1.25 m, with 2
safety pins
- 1 14 cm stainless steel bandage scissors (or dissecting scissors such
as Zoology/Botany Stores item # 2885)
- 1 11.5 cm stainless steel sliver forceps (or dissecting grade forceps
such as Stores item # 2847)
- 6 cotton tip applicators (not wooden stick type if brittle)
- 1 2.5 cm (or 1.25 cm) x 4.5 m adhesive tape
- 1 7.5 cm x 4.5 m crepe roller bandage
- 2 pairs of latex or waterproof gloves kept in a clear plastic bag
inside or beside kit
- 1 pocket mask with a one-way valve (only have one in your kit if at
least one person is trained in its use)
Adapted from Occupational First Aid Regulations, WCB of BC,
1994 with the assistance of UBC Health, Safety & Environment and the
UBC Fire Hall.
LABORATORY AND SHOP HOUSEKEEPING
For more information about general Laboratory/Shop Safety
contact the UBC Department of Health, Safety and Environment (2-2029) or
a member of the Zoology Safety Committee.
- Prevent tripping hazards from occurring.
- Do not allow food in the lab or shops. Do not keep food in the fridge(s).
- Keep benchtops and sinks reasonably clear and passageways clear.
- Keep exits clear and doors unlocked.
- Make sure that electrical cords are not frayed or cracked. Do not
use make-shift wiring.
FUME HOODS
For more information about Fume Hood Safety call the UBC Occupational
Hygiene Officer, David Bell, HS&E (2-2643).
Please ensure that the Fume Hood sash height is kept at or
below the minimum level. This level should be marked either by: red arrows
if carcinogens or radioisotopes are used in the hood, or blue arrows for
general hood usage.
LAMINAR FLOW HOODS
For more information or to have your Laminar Flow Hood checked
please call the UBC Biosafety Officer (HS&E), Bruce Andersen (2-7596).
- Each Laminar Flow Hood must be checked out and certified with an orange
sticker annually. There is a fee charged for this service.
HAZARDS ARISING FROM EQUIPMENT
ASBESTOS-CONTAINING EQUIPMENT AND
FIXTURES
For Asbestos removal or identification call Nairn Hay, UBC
Asbestos Group, HS&E (2-8771).
- Do not keep friable (easily crumbled or reduced to powder) asbestos
(including gloves) in the lab or workplace. Do not dispose of Asbestos
yourself. Call the Asbestos Group (2-8771).
- Asbestos-containing lab implements such as gloves and gauzes are still
found in many labs. Such items, if suspected of containing Asbestos,
should be taken out of use before they start breaking down and wrapped
in plastic until they can be inspected/removed by someone from the Asbestos
Group.
- Many structural elements of the BioSciences Building including some
fume hood linings also contain asbestos. If any lab or workplace implement
or structural element is starting to break down and looks like it might
contain Asbestos, call the Asbestos Group for inspection/removal.
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
For more information call the UBC Chemical Safety Officer
(HS&E), Donna Ashick, (2-5909).
- In transport of a compressed gas cylinder from Stores to the lab or
shop, always have the protective valve cover screwed into place and
use a stable dolly designed for cylinders.
- Compressed gas cylinders must be well secured by chain or belt to
a fixed structure in the lab or shop. Always wear protective eye coverings
such as goggles when using compressed gas. Always have the protective
valve covering screwed into place when the regulator is not connected
for use, especially in transport.
For information about Transportation of Dangerous Goods call
Donna Ashick, HS&E (2-5909). At present there is no one in the BioSciences
Building to provide this service.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- It is essential that no unauthorized wiring be carried out. If you
require an electrical supply alteration, please contact the Senior Administrative
Assistant if the problem is related to electrical fixtures/supply installed
as part of the building. Such alterations must be carried out by Plant
Operations. Alternatively, if the wiring problem is related to a piece
of research apparatus, please contact Mr. Don Brandys in the Electronics
Workshop (2-6750).
- You should check that electrical outlets are not overloaded. Also
check that equipment is properly grounded, especially in "wet"
areas.
- If you construct your own electrical research apparatus, or make your
own repairs, you should have the equipment checked for safety by Mr.
Don Brandys (2-6750) before putting the equipment into use.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
All machinery and equipment must have guards which provide
adequate protection against contact with the moving parts, or which prevent
access to the danger areas during operation.
EVACUATED OR PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT
- Check that rotary pumps, mercury pumps or those which pump sufficient
gas to produce oil mist, are not vented into the building.
- Check that pulley belts are properly guarded.
- Check that equipment containing mercury (especially pumps, gauges,
etc., not in use) is sealed off from the lab whenever possible.
- Check that mercury gauges and diffusion pumps are fitted with receptacles
to collect spills in the event of damage to equipment.
- Check that Evacuated or pressurized vessels are suitably shielded
to protect personnel from explosions (or implosions).
- Check that users of gas traps have acquainted themselves with the
possible hazards.
NOTE: VACUUM SYSTEM HAZARD
Oxygen from the atmosphere will readily collect in a vessel
at liquid Nitrogen temperatures. A dangerous situation in vacuum systems
occurs when the system is open to the atmosphere while liquid Nitrogen is
still surrounding a trap. Oxygen collects in the trap. If the system is
then closed, and the nitrogen is either removed, or allowed to evaporate
away naturally, the liquid oxygen in the trap evaporates, and fills the
system with oxygen gas at a possible high pressure. This can result in the
explosion of the system, the blowing out of stop cocks, or the explosion
of the backing pump if this oxygen is pumped through the oil on the resumption
of operations.
Somewhat the same situation has occurred during the use of
other gases which will condense at liquid Nitrogen temperatures, such as
argon, methane, etc.; pumping oxygen through conventional pump oils can
result in a violent explosion. Special pump oil is available for this process.
In transferring liquid nitrogen through copper pipes, oxygen
may condense on the 50-litre storage dewars for liquid Nitrogen, accumulate
appreciable oxygen in a few days; dewars being moved around the building
should be chained to the hoist to prevent breakage.
CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS
- Check that dewar systems are protected by safety pressure releases.
- Check that glass dewars are screened as far as possible to reduce
risk of mechanical damage, and to protect against the hazards of implosion
or explosion.
- Check that a pair of thermally insulated gloves and safety goggles
are available when cryogenic liquids are being transferred.
- Check that users of cryogenic liquids have familiarized themselves
with the information given on evacuated and pressurized equipment.
TRIPPING AND SLIPPING HAZARDS
Wires and water hoses must not be laid across the floor in
places where they are likely to cause someone to trip or pull the cable
or hose out of place.
CHEMICAL SAFETY PART 1 -- WHMIS
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INFORMATION SYSTEM)
This brief summary does not replace the one-time compulsory
training session "Introduction to WHMIS in Zoology" which is offered
each year in September. A Supplement (Revised September 1995) which is intended
to help bridge the gap between attending the training session and using
WHMIS in the workplace available from the Zoology WHMIS Coordinator, Harold
Kasinsky (2-2960).
WHAT WHMIS ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE?
To obtain assistance with WHMIS labels (including Workplace
labels available in Stores), for help locating and interpreting MSDSs and
to discuss safe working procedures for specific materials, call the Zoology
WHMIS Coordinator: Harold Kasinsky (2-2960)
To obtain a copy of the Supplement to "Introduction to WHMIS in Zoology"
contact the above Zoology Coordinator. This Supplement should help with
the classification of WHMIS-Controlled products and with checking and interpreting
WHMIS labels and MSDSs and is specific to the BioSciences Building.
To obtain MSDSs not available in BioSciences, printouts of MSDSs from CD-ROMs,
WHMIS Upgrade Labels, information on details of WHMIS legislation and information
on properties of chemicals including First Aid measures, call the UBC WHMIS
Coordinator & Chemical Safety Officer: Donna Ashick (2-5909), Department
of Health, Safety & Environment
STATEMENT OF ZOOLOGY WHMIS AND CHEMICAL SAFETY OBJECTIVES
It is the law in Canada that every person working with hazardous
materials be provided with information through WHMIS labels, Material Safety
Data Sheets and worker education. It is the objective of the Department
of Zoology that all Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students and Undergraduates
attend on a one-time basis the instructional session "Introduction
to WHMIS in Zoology", that each individual be provided with sufficient
resources to develop a working knowledge of WHMIS, that the working environment
in the Department encourages and supports such acquisition of WHMIS knowledge
and ability and that the Department assess worker WHMIS knowledge and ability
by means of the Zoology WHMIS Coordinators and Safety Committee inspection
procedures.
- A current chemical inventory should be posted in every lab and workshop.
UBC POLICY ON CHEMICAL SAFETY EDUCATION (PARAPHRASE)
It is UBC policy that every person who works with hazardous
materials such as in the laboratory is strongly encouraged to take the Chemical
Safety Long Course (with practical session) or Short Course (without practical
session) offered by the Department of Health, Safety and Environment. (These
courses are offered five times a year; the next is in January 1996.)
HOW TO DEVELOP A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF WHMIS
Once you have attended the one-time compulsory training session
"Introduction to WHMIS in Zoology" (which is usually given in
September each year) and read the Supplement to it, the only way to obtain
a working knowledge of the System is to read Laboratory Supply House Labels
(especially on new chemicals from Canadian suppliers), to practice interpreting
MSDSs and to learn to make Workplace Labels as needed.
The objective of the Zoology WHMIS Program is to enable all Faculty, Staff
and Students who work in a lab or any other place in the Department where
hazardous materials occur to assess risks associated with those materials.
All people who work in Zoology should be able to answer general questions
from WCB Inspectors about the MSDSs and Label that comprise the System as
well as specific questions about materials on site in the workplace, their
associated hazardous properties, precautions and special information to
tell a First Aid Attendant if necessary.
THE WHMIS LABORATORY SUPPLY HOUSE LABEL, VERY BRIEFLY
All chemicals in original Laboratory Supply House containers
including ones from U.S. Suppliers must have WHMIS labels complete with
the following five items:
- Product Identifier (i.e. the name of the chemical)
- Reference to the MSDS
- Risk Phrases
- Precautionary Measures
- First Aid Measures
The Workplace label is a simplified form of the Laboratory
Supply House Label.
WHERE ARE THE MSDSs IN BIOSCIENCES?
By law, a manufacturer or supplier of any chemical or material
used in the workplace must provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
These are usually collected by the Department and made available in the
following locations in BioSciences:
- Hard Copy File -- All Suppliers: Room 2001.
- Hard Copy File -- Fisher Scientific: in hall across from Stores, Room
1316.
- CD-ROMs: beside Room 3538A. This includes the entire Sigma/Aldrich
set. For a print-out of any of these MSDSs and many more call HS&E
(2-2029).
If you cannot locate the MSDS you need in BioSciences, call
the Zoology or UBC WHMIS Coordinators. It is a good idea to have a copy
of the MSDS on site for the more hazardous chemicals in your inventory.
CHEMICAL SAFETY PART 2 -- STORAGE
GENERAL STORAGE AND LABELLING OF
CHEMICALS
- Do not permit shelves used to store chemicals to become overcrowded.
Ensure that there is a ladder or a kick stool available to reach shelving
high up.
- Replace any chemical container lids that are not intact.
- Please ensure that there are no unlabelled containers and no overwritten
or "double" labels.
- Please ensure that all Laboratory Supply House and Workplace Labels
meet WHMIS standards (see section above).
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
- The UBC Fire Code prohibits the storage of more than 20 litres of
Flammable Liquids/Solvents in the open lab/workplace. The open lab/workplace
is defined as the space outside any Flammable Liquids/Solvents Cabinets
and outside any Safety Cans.
- The UBC Fire Code prohibits any glass container of Flammable Liquid/Solvent
larger than one liter.
- Keep the door of any Flammable Liquids/Solvents Cabinet(s) closed.
- Keep flammables away from open flames, sparks, heat sources.
- Keep the lids of Red Solvent Waste Cans fastened tightly.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITIES
In addition to the general rules given below, please refer
to "Examples of Incompatible Chemicals" for additional precautions.
- Store Flammable Liquids/Solvents separately from Acids and Bases.
- Store Acids separately from Bases.
- Store Acetic Acid separately from Nitric Acid.
REACTIVE (WHMIS CLASS F) MATERIALSCHEMICAL SAFETY
PART 3 -- POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE AND DANGEROUSLY
WARNING: For a list of "Potentially Explosive Chemicals"
refer to the following section. Also watch out for the phrases Dangerously
Reactive and WHMIS Class F on the chemical labels and the MSDSs.
Handle such items with caution. For information about the properties of
a chemical refer to the MSDS and call Donna Ashick, UBC Chemical Safety
Officer, HS&E (2-5909). For information about the disposal of potentially
explosive chemicals call Ron Aamodt (2-6306). Such items may need to be
picked up directly from your lab or workplace -- do not take them to the
loading dock Room 1 for pick-up without prior approval. Follow Disposal
instructions explicitly.
ETHER AND OTHER PEROXIDE FORMING COMPOUNDS
- Do not twist or remove the lid of a container of Ether or any other
Peroxide Forming Compound material unless the container is marked with
the date received, date opened and the most recent peroxide test was
within the period indicated on the sheet "Potentially Explosive
Chemicals".
- If a Peroxide test was not done within the recommended period, consult
the Laboratory or Workplace Supervisor and/or Ron Aamodt, HS&E (2-6306)
about what to do in case there is any risk.
- If Ether must be used, each container should be marked with the date
received, date opened and the dates of peroxide tests. Peroxide tests
on Ether should be performed at least once every six months.
- The Laboratory Supply House container of Ether is often metal or glass.
Metal is usually better than glass because it tends to reduce peroxide
formation.
- Ether is best stored in a Spark-Proof Fridge or failing that a Flammable
Liquids-Solvents Cabinet.
PICRIC ACID
Do not handle containers of Picric Acid without instruction
from the Laboratory or Workplace Supervisor and/or Ron Aamodt, HS&E
(2-6306). Do not store Picric Acid unless the water content is at least
50%.
PERCHLORIC ACID
Store Aqueous Perchloric Acid on a glass or ceramic catching
tray or dish capable of holding a volume greater than that of the acid.
(Anhydrous Perchloric Acid should not be stored.)
RADIOISOTOPES
For more information call the UBC Radiation Safety Officer,
Craig Smith (2-7052).
TLDs (Thermoluminescent Dosimeters) used to monitor exposures
are provided by the Department as needed. Contact Allen Handley (2-4691)
to order one. If you are not sure whether you need one call Craig Smith
(2-7052).
Only holders of current UBC Radioisotope Licenses are permitted
to procure radioactive materials. The license clearly indicates which isotopes
may be purchased, how much isotope may be purchased and also the permissible
uses of that material. It is the responsibility of the Radioisotope Licensee
to ensure that all License requirements are maintained by all people working
under the License.
In order to work with Radioisotopes at UBC you must have taken
and passed the course "UBC Radionuclide Safety and Methodology".
Be sure to keep the associated manual as a reference.
The Radioisotope Licensee must ensure that the following labels,
documents and signs are posted and that the rules thereon are followed:
- Post the "Caution Radiation Area" label on the exterior
door face of every entrance to an area licensed for radioisotope use.
- Post the "In Case of An Emergency Call" label on the exterior
door face of licensed rooms and has the names and home phone numbers
of two individuals responsible for the specific area.
- Post the "Caution Radiation Materials" label on the exterior
door face of refrigerators, fume hoods or cupboards in which radioactive
materials are manipulated or stored.
- Post a copy of the following documents in each laboratory or area
that is licensed for radioactive materials: UBC Radioisotope License
and Appendix A.
- Post the "No Eating, Drinking or Smoking" sign is posted
in each laboratory.
- Post the "Rules for Working with Radioisotopes in an Intermediate
Laboratory" sign in each laboratory or area licensed for radioisotope
work.
The Radioisotope Licensee must ensure that the following records about radioisotope
use are kept and ensure that they are available for inspection upon short
notice (for copies of suitable record-keeping forms, call Craig Smith, 2-7052):
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