Department of Medical Technology
Undergraduate/Graduate Student Safety Training Outline
The goal of the undergraduate/graduate student safety training is to provide a minimum level of safety knowledge for all students. It is not meant to replace existing training requirements. Below is an outline of the topics that need to be covered in these training sessions. This training can be combined with required training already being provided as long as all new students receive the training.University of Delaware Department of Environmental Health & Safety (DEHS)
The policy of the University of Delaware is to provide the University community with a safe and healthful work environment. Serious attempts will be made to minimize recognizable hazards. It is the intent of the University to comply with all occupational health, safety, and fire regulations and recommended practices. The Department of Environmental Health & Safety has resources available at http://www.udel.edu/EHS. University of Delaware safety policies can be viewed online at http://www.udel.edu/ExecVP/polprod/.
Department of Medical Technology Safety Committee
The Department of Medical Technology Safety Committee members are Donald Lehman, Chair, Karen Brinker, and a student representative. The membership of this committee will be appointed by the Department Chair and will include a minimum of one full-time faculty member and a minimum of one professional staff member. The functions of this committee are to provide for training under the State of Delaware Right-to-Know Law and the OSHA mandated Chemical Hygiene Plan, to provide bloodborne pathogen training, to carry out safety inspections of all teaching and research laboratories and departmental offices according to University policy, and to initiate such changes in departmental policy and practice as might promote safety. The department safety committee meets four times a year.
Emergency Training
Fire drill procedures. Departmental Safety Committees are responsible for coordinating facility fire drills. The drills should be scheduled with Marvin Clark, Public Safety, 831-2224. Public Safety will be responsible for sounding the alarm and monitoring the evacuation with the Safety Committee Chair. The date of the planned drill should be communicated to Kevin McSweeney to assure that a Department of Environmental Health & Safety representative is present.
When notified of fire or other emergency by alarm system or orally, personnel must evacuate the building and move to an area at least 200 feet from the building. Do not reenter the building until advised by the person in charge. Entrances, sidewalks, and driveways shall be kept clear to allow emergency vehicles and personnel access.
An individual who discovers a fire or other emergency, such as abnormal heating of material, hazardous gas leaks, hazardous material or flammable liquid spill, smoke, or burning odor, shall immediately follow these procedures:
1. Don't risk self - leave the area if unsafe.
2. Give the alarm by:
a. Sounding the building evacuation alarm by pull box or, if not available, orally notifying occupants of the building.
b. Notifying Public Safety by University telephone (911) or by an Emergency Phone.
3. Isolate the area by closing all doors and windows.
4. Shut down all equipment in the area if possible.
5. Use a portable fire extinguisher to:
a. Assist oneself to evacuate,
b. Assist another to evacuate, or
c. Control a small fire, if you are properly trained.
Fire extinguisher basics. Undergraduate/graduate students should be instructed on the location and proper use of fire extinguishers. Do not operate a fire extinguisher unless you have been trained in its use.
Red/Blue light phones. Anyone wishing to contact the Department of Public Safety (University Police) may do so by using one of the more than 200 campus emergency telephones. Look for the blue lights above outdoor emergency telephones; red phones are located indoors. Simply lift the receiver or push the button, and you will be connected to the Department of Public Safety.
Emergency phone numbers.Public Safety can be notified by University telephone (911) or by using a red Emergency Phone. The Department of Environmental Health & Safety can be notified during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) by dialing 831-8475. After business hours the Department of Environmental Health & Safety can be contacted through Public Safety by dialing 911 on a University phone.
Power outage evacuation procedures.
1. If the power goes off to a laboratory building, immediate evacuation must take place. In general, laboratory fume hoods will not operate properly and a hazardous indoor environment could result.
2. If workers are in a basement area or an area with no natural lighting, they must move to an area with natural lighting or outside.
3. If the outage is in a "Place of Public Assembly" all public events must be discontinued. Classes are not considered public events.
4. All workers must evacuate buildings for outages longer than one hour. Management will advise staff concerning alternate work areas or when to report back to the building.
5. In any event, if a worker feels unsafe in a building during an outage, they may leave for the duration of the outage after consulting with their supervisor (see Extreme Weather Conditions/Power Outages Policy).
6. Please remember that emergency lighting from battery packs will only last approximately 20 minutes.
Accident/Illness Information
Accident/Illness reporting and investigation responsibilities. Accident reporting/investigation is the responsibility of departmental supervisors and departmental safety committees. Incidents must be reported to the supervisor (instructor) as soon as possible. The Department of Environmental Health & Safety coordinates all accident investigations and receives copies of all employee, student, and visitor investigation report forms. Labor Relations is responsible for employee worker's compensation activities. Employee accident report forms must be submitted to Labor Relations. Employee investigation report forms must be submitted to the Department of Environmental Health & Safety. Student and visitor accident reports and investigation report forms must be submitted to the Department of Environmental Health & Safety.
Accident/Illness reporting forms for the Department of Medical Technology are located in the Medical Technology office {305 Willard Hall Education Building (WDH)} and the office of Donald Lehman (305C WDH).
Medical providers available. For work related injury/illness, employees may visit one of the following or their personal physician.
If after business hours (8:00-4:30) or on weekends:
Students should visit the Student Health Services or Newark Urgent Care on Main Street.
Location of first aid kits/how to restock. Undergraduate/graduate students need to be instructed on the location of first aid kits. First aid kits are located in all laboratories in the Department of Medical Technology.
After a department purchases the initial first aid kit, the Department of Environmental Health & Safety furnishes replacement supplies at no cost to requesting departments except for the CPR Barrier Device which is supplied at a cost of $6.50. To request replacement of supplies, departments should prepare a Request for Services Form (FAI) and send it to the Department of Environmental Health & Safety. Questions regarding restocking of first aid kits should be directed to Geri Foster at GFoster@udel.edu or call 831-8476. First aid kits are inspected quarterly by the Department of Medical Technology Safety Committee.
CPR information. The University's Department of Environmental Health & Safety is an accredited American Heart Association training center. Four levels of CPR classes are offered to anyone who is interested. More information is available at http://www.udel.edu/EHS/CPR.html.
University ambulance procedures. Call 911 for ambulance service. The University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit (UDECU) was founded by students in 1976 to provide quality emergency ambulance service to the University of Delaware campus and community. Today, UDECU is a state certified ambulance run entirely by student volunteers. Crews consist of Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians, Certified State of Delaware Ambulance Attendants and Emergency Vehicle Operators. The ambulance is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle any emergency situation. The ambulance is a basic life support unit in which the latest non-paramedical equipment and techniques to treat and rapidly transport patients are used.
Additional Areas for Students Exposed to Hazardous Materials
Facility safety equipment. Students are to be instructed in the location and use of emergency eye wash stations, emergency showers, laboratory fume hoods, and flammable liquid storage cabinets. Eye wash stations and emergency showers are located in all laboratories in the Department of Medical Technology.
Personal protective equipment requirements. In 1992, the University approved Policy 7-40, Personal Protective Equipment. This policy requires University personnel to conduct hazard reviews of all tasks performed on the job and to specify the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for these tasks. Supervisors are required to assure personnel and students follow the procedures outlined in the job hazard analysis and use the required PPE.
Students are required to purchase an approved laboratory coat, non-latex gloves, eye protection and face shield. These items are to be brought to each laboratory session as required by the instructor.
Waste management. The University’s Department of Environmental Health & Safety has developed a Chemical Waste Management Program to assure that proper handling and disposal procedures are used to protect the health and safety of the University community and to be in compliance with federal and state regulations governing hazardous and solid waste management. Types of chemical waste generated at the University of Delaware include, but are not limited to, unwanted laboratory reagent chemicals; waste mixtures generated from laboratory research and education; glassware and trash contaminated with chemicals; chemical spill clean-up debris; oils; paints; maintenance cleaners; and pesticides.
Students will be instructed on the proper disposal of laboratory waste. All biohazardous material should be placed into a double-lined autoclave container. Uncontaminated glass should be placed into labeled cardboard containers.
Safety training requirements/resources. Departmental Safety Committees have the responsibility to facilitate required safety training within the department. All undergraduate/graduate students must be provided with a safety training seminar coordinated by the department or successfullly complete online training through mycourses. The committee may accomplish this requirement by developing a program to meet the various training requirements, sending personnel to the Department of Environmental Health & Safety classes, or arranging with the Department of Environmental Health & Safety to provide department specific training. When appropriate, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students must receive initial training and then annual training in handling bloodborne pathogens, chemical hygiene, right-to-know, and radiation safety.
Hazardous material emergency/spill procedures. All waste debris collected during a spill clean-up must be packaged, labeled and disposed of as chemical waste. A chemical spill kit is located in the Department of Medical Technology prep room (315 WDH); students should be instructed on the location of the kit and how to use it.
1/18/2007