Research SOP: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF SAFETY SHOWER

1.0 PURPOSE

To provide a standard procedure for using emergency eyewash and showers located in dry and wet chemistry identified with obvious signs.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This procedure is applicable for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of laboratory personnel who has been exposed to injurious materials

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY

3.1 Chemist authorized for procuring, handling, and maintenance and intermediate checks certified reference material. Technical Manager is responsible for supervision. Quality Assurance is responsible for implementing this procedure.

4.0 DISTRIBUTION

4.1 The Quality Assurance department is responsible to keep SOP ‘Master Copy’ approved through Quality assurance.

4.2 The ‘Control Copy’ copy of SOP is being distributed in all user departments and placed near related Equipment/Instruments as a ‘Display Copy ’ if required.

5.0 DEFINITION (S)

5.1 Definitions

5.1.1 Not Applicable

6.0 ABBREVIATION(S)

6.1 Abbreviations

6.1.1 SOP : Standard Operating Procedure

6.1.2 MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet.

7.0 PROCEDURE

7.1 Emergency Eye Wash

7.1.1 Use the emergency eye wash immediately if your eyes are exposed to a hazardous chemical.

7.1.2 Keep face near to eyewash nozzle

7.1.3 Immediately press the actuator by foot to start the water flow

7.1.4 Keep the eyes open and rotate the eyeballs in all directions to remove contamination from around the eyes.

7.1.5 Flush eyes for at least 15-20 minutes using a large supply of clean fluid. DO NOT RUB!

7.1.6 Seek assistance from other lab personnel in flushing the eyes or body.

7.1.7 Notify the supervisor as soon as the emergency has subsided.

7.2 Emergency shower:

7.2.1 Use an emergency shower immediately if your skin is exposed to a hazardous chemical.

7.2.2 Locate yourself under the shower

7.2.3 Pull the handle and immediately flush the affected area with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Protect the eyes from inadvertent contamination.

7.2.4 Remove contaminated clothing, jewelry, and shoes. Use a clean lab coat to provide the victim with privacy and warmth.

7.2.5 If an assistant is available, have them reviewed for any further first aid requirements for the hazardous material involved.

7.2.6 If an assistant is available, use an uncontaminated article of clothing or fire blanket to shield the affected individual to provide privacy and to offer body coverage

7.2.7 Notify the supervisor as soon as the emergency has subsided

8.0 PRECAUTIONS

8.1 Do not use the pen, or pencil to underline sentences, or words write anything after final QA approval of SOP. If deficiencies cannot be immediately corrected, the area supervisor must be notified and the unit must be tagged ‘DO NOT USE’. The area supervisor must notify all affected laboratory personnel when emergency equipment is out of service.

8.2 It is important to get medical attention as soon as possible after first aid has been given. A physician familiar with procedures for treating chemical contamination of the eyes and body should be consulted.

9.0 REFERENCE(S)

9.1 References

9.1.1 In-house

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