Health & Safety Manual - Lagos State DNA & Forensic Center
Health & Safety ManualVersion 3.0
Occupational Health & Safety ManualLSD&FC Health & Safety ManualTable of ContentsPage #Health & Safety ManualIntroduction . 5LSD&FC Laboratory Overview . 5Purpose . 6Responsibilities . 6Scope. 7Incident Reporting. 7-8Safety Committee . 8Regulations . 8Glossary . 8Regulatory Agencies and Accrediting Bodies .9-10Annual Review of the Health & Safety Manual . 10Chemical Hygiene PlanPurpose . 11Scope . 11Glossary . 12-14Chemical Procurement . 14-15Incident Reporting. 15Chemical Hygiene Training . 15Annual Chemical Hygiene Plan Review . 15Bloodborne Pathogen PlanPurpose . 16Scope . 16Glossary . 16-17Universal Precautions . 18Work Practice Controls. 18-22Immunizations and Vaccines . 22-23Bloodborne Pathogen Training . 23Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Plan Review . 23LSDFC Safety Manual v 3.0Effective Date: November 15, 2018All copies are Uncontrolled when printed2Page 2 of 48
Occupational Health & Safety ManualLSD&FC Health & Safety ManualTable of ContentsPage #Hazardous Waste Management PlanPurpose . 24Scope . 24Glossary . 24Biohazardous Waste Types . 25Handling Biohazardous Waste . 25Handling Non-Biohazardous Waste . 26Hazardous Chemical Waste Types . 26-27Waste Pick-up. 27-28Hazardous Waste Training . 28Annual Review of Hazardous Waste. 28Hazardous Communication PlanPurpose . 29Scope . 29Glossary . 29-32Chemical List. 32Safety Data Sheets (SDS) . 32Signs & Postings . 32Emergency Action Plan . 33Spill/Release Containment. 34-36Unauthorized Individuals . 37Theft/Vandalism . 37Medical Emergency . 37Medical Treatment . 38Incident Reporting. 38Hazardous Labels & Pictograms . 39Container Labels. 40Hazardous Communication Training . 41Annual Review of Hazardous Communications . 41LSDFC Safety Manual v 3.0Effective Date: November 15, 2018All copies are Uncontrolled when printed3Page 3 of 48
Occupational Health & Safety ManualLSD&FC Health & Safety ManualTable of ContentsPage #Fire & Emergency Evacuation PlanPurpose . 42Scope . 42Requirements for Evacuation . 42Fire & Emergency Evacuation Drill . 42-43Procedure for Evacuation . 43Fire & Emergency Evacuation Training . 43Annual Review of Fire & Emergency Evacuation Plan . 43Electrical Safety PlanPurpose . 44Scope. 44Electrical Safety . 44-46Glossary . 46Electrical Safety Training . 47Annual Review of Electrical Safety Plan. 47LSDFC Safety Manual v 3.0Effective Date: November 15, 2018All copies are Uncontrolled when printed4Page 4 of 48
Occupational Health & Safety ManualLSD&FC Health & Safety ManualHealth & Safety ManualIntroductionThe Lagos State DNA Forensics Centre (LSD&FC) Health & Safety Manual is designed toprovide staff with general health and safety information. Following the guidance outlinedin this manual will help prevent illness and injury while protecting the environment. ThisLaboratory Health & Safety plan meets the United States of America (USA) OccupationalSafety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for a Chemical Hygiene Plan asspecified in 29 CFR 1910.1450, and outlines appropriate practices, policies, and otherregulations that must be followed in the laboratories. The Health & Safety plan is notintended to be comprehensive but should supplement specific procedures developed bythe person(s) responsible for managing laboratory hazards. Laboratory personnel mustreview and have access to this manual and other health and safety documents, at all times.Contact the Director or Quality Assurance Manager with questions regarding this manual.LSD&FC Laboratory OverviewLSDFC is a state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratory that was established in 2017. Thelaboratory is located at 48 Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The DNA andForensic Biology Section was established to provide forensic DNA Identification andserology services in Nigeria.1.At LSD&FC, a laboratory is defined as, but is not limited to, any location whereresearch or forensic examination and analysis is conducted using hazardouschemicals, biohazardous, or biological materials.2.A location that is used for training and research that contains physical hazardsmay also be considered a laboratory, even if none of the materials listed above areroutinely used in the area.3.The following areas are typically NOT considered laboratories under theLaboratory Health & Safety plan; however, persons working in these areas arerequired to follow all applicable health and safety regulations: Custodial areas Storage rooms Offices Meeting rooms Computer use areas containing workstations Private offices, unless contiguous with or in a space that meets thedefinition of a laboratoryLSDFC Safety Manual v 3.0Effective Date: November 15, 2018All copies are Uncontrolled when printed5Page 5 of 48
Occupational Health & Safety ManualLSD&FC Health & Safety ManualPurposeThe purpose of this Health & Safety manual is to provide the training, information,support, and equipment needed to work safely at LSD&FC. This manual provides thepolicies, procedures and practices for the prevention and elimination of injuries andhealth hazards. It also identifies potential physical and health hazards associated withworking in a forensic laboratory environment.ResponsibilitiesLSD&FC Staff1.2.3.4.All LSD&FC staff have the responsibility to participate actively in their own safety.LSD&FC staff shall follow safe laboratory practices at all times.LSD&FC staff have the responsibility to learn and abide by the policies andprocedures applicable to their work tasks, to report all injuries, illnesses andexposures to their supervisors promptly and to use all necessary safetyequipment.All employees have the right to report unsafe working conditions to Management.Health & Safety Officer1.2.3.4.The Health & Safety Officer, under the supervision of the Director will providesupport to the Laboratory with regards to safety programs, training, monitoringof work conditions and responding to emergency conditions.The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for the oversight of the Health & Safetyprogram and related activities relevant to operations.The Health & Safety Officer will be qualified by training or experience and will bean appointed position.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Develop and implement appropriate chemical hygiene, bloodbornepathogen, hazardous waste management, hazardous communication, fireand emergency evacuation and electrical safety policies and practices. Provide oversight in the selection and performance of protectiveequipment. Monitor procurement, use, storage and disposal of chemicals used in thelab. Know the current legal requirements concerning regulated substances andLSDFC Safety Manual v 3.0Effective Date: November 15, 2018All copies are Uncontrolled when printed6Page 6 of 48
the regulations concerning chemicals in the workplace.Seek ways to improve the Health & Safety program.Determine when an exposure assessment is appropriate.Investigate a reported injury .Management1.The Safety Officer, Quality Manager, Section Director and Center Director areresponsible for maintaining and implementing the Health & Safety plan and willreview and update the plan at least annually.Ensure that the technical staff know and follow the chemical hygiene, bloodbornepathogen, hazardous waste management, hazardous communication, fire andemergency evacuation and electrical safety guidelines, ensure that protectiveequipment is available and in working order and that appropriate training hasbeen provided.Provide regular, formal training and housekeeping inspections including routineinspections of emergency equipment.Know the current legal requirements concerning regulated substances.Determine the required levels of personal protective equipment based on SafetyData Sheets (SDS) information.Ensure that facilities and training for use of any material being ordered areadequate.2.3.4.5.6.ScopeThis Health & Safety manual applies to all laboratories of LSD&FC. The Laboratory islocated at:LabAddressLSD&FC Health & Safety ManualOccupational Health & Safety ManualLSD&FC48 Broad StreetLagos IslandLagos, NigeriaIncident Reporting1.An accident is an incident which involves safety issues and may or may notinclude physical injury of some type (i.e., chemical spill etc.).LSDFC Safety Manual v 3.0Effective Date: November 15, 2018All copies are Uncontrolled when printed7Page 7 of 48
Occupational Health & Safety ManualLSD&FC Health & Safety Manual2.3.4.Report medical emergencies and life-threatening injuries (including after hours,weekends or holidays) by calling 112.If you are injured at work, always inform your supervisor and seek medicalattention at the appropriate facility whenever you're advised to do so.A Workplace Incident Form will also need to be completed within 24 hours of theincident. Work with your supervisor to complete this form.Safety CommitteeLSD&FC has established a Safety Committee to coordinate, monitor and manage theoccupational health and safety program at the center. Any incident, accident andconcerns associated with occupational health and safety shall be brought to the attentionof this committee and/or the Safety Officer.The purpose of the Safety Committee shall be to:1.2.3.Ensure jobs are designed for the safety of employees.Ensure employees obtain safety and health training.Ensure the workplace is inspected and hazards are controlled.RegulationsLSD&FC shall adopt the USA General Industry Occupational Safety and HealthRegulations, 29 CFR 19010.1200, Hazard Communication or an appropriate equivalentregulation in Nigeria, if th &Safety e PlanCHPDefinitionIndividual who is responsible for all aspects of workplacehealth and safety (i.e., chemical, bloodborne, hazardous waste,fire, emergency, electrical and injuries)Individual who is responsible for the Chemical Hygiene Plan(CHP) and the safe use of chemicals. This individual providestechnical guidance in the development and implementation ofthe provisions of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.A written plan developed and implemented by Management,designating procedures, equipment, personal protectiveLSDFC Safety Manual v 3.0Effective Date: November 15, 2018All copies are Uncontrolled when printed8Page 8 of 48
LSD&FC Health & Safety ManualOccupational Health & Safety Manualequipment, and work place practices that are capable ofprotecting employees from the health hazards presented byhazardous chemicals used at LSD&FC.Regulatory Agencies and Accrediting BodiesThe laboratory safety program is influenced by requirements of the regulatory agenciesand accrediting bodies. The main agencies and their requirements are described in thefollowing pages.1.The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a tripartite United Nationsagency established in 1919 to bring together governments, employers andemployees. The ILO consists of representatives from 187-member States. TheILO develops labor standards, policies and programs for improving peace amongclasses, pursuing decent work and justice for workers, and providing technicalassistance to lesser developed nations. The ILO registers complaints againstentities that are violating international rules however, the organization does notimpose sanctions on governments.2.The Ministry of Labour and Productivity was established in 1939 to facilitateand promote peaceful, productive and harmonious industrial relations, a safe anddecent working environment, and enhance social security coverage for all. Theorganization was renamed the Federal Ministry of Employment Labour andProductivity in 1979 and the Ministry of Labour in January 2007.3.OSH management in Nigeria is largely based on the Factories Act (1958, 1987 &CAP.126 L.F.N.1990, CAP. F1 L.F.N.2004). OSH is an interdisciplinary area thatinvolves protecting the health, safety and welfare of people in the workplace andothers that may be affected directly or indirectly by the activities at the workplace.4.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was establishedby the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Under the auspices of theUnited States Department of Labor, OSHA is responsible for the development andenforcement of workplace safety and health regulations. OSHA regulations areconcerned with all workplaces and employees in t
LSDFC is a state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratory that was established in 2017. The laboratory is located at 48 Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The DNA and Forensic Biology Section was established to provide forensic DNA Identification and serology services in Nigeria. 1.
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