First Annual Department Safety Coordinator Retreat Presented by

First Annual Department Safety Coordinator Retreat Presented by The Office Of Research Safety www. clemson. edu/research/safety

Tracy Arwood WELCOME, SAFETY COORDINATORS

Proposal Submissions

Welcome Jim Grieger

2018 -19

Getting Started

Safe Research = Responsible Research

Department Safety Coordinators

Resources in your retreat binder • Cover page • Front interior Pocket information Laura He • Table of Contents * Retreat agenda * RS organization chart & contact information * DSC guideline & contact information * Posher form * Fact sheets (16) * Lists of sponsor vendors * Evaluation form • Back interior pocket information Additional Recourses: • • • Free Safety Labels Free door sign holders Avery label print program Oncoming label print training program 16

Sam Forrest Jon Mengering Hazardous Wastes Hazardous Materials Shipping

Chemical and Laboratory Safety Christopher Weber Consultations Research safety offers consultations to help laboratory personnel identify and find solutions for many common lab safety issues. We will work with labs to customize programs based on the unique hazards and limitations of the lab space. Consultation services include: Contact Research Safety with any questions or to schedule a consultation. Christopher Weber, Chemical and Laboratory Safety Manager: cweber 2@Clemson. edu, (864)-499 -4813

Jeff Anthony

PPE

Radiation Safety Rules and Regulations Konstantin Povod v Radioactive Material (RAM) and X-ray use in research must be reviewed and approved by the Clemson Radiation Safety Committee. v X-ray equipment must be registered with DHEC. v Class 3 B and 4 laser equipment has to be registered with the Office of Research Safety. v Required training: • RAM: Initial classroom, annual refresher online. • X-ray: online or classroom for users, classroom for Responsible Investigators(RI • Laser: online, provided by Kentek, paid for by the Office of Research Safety.

Radiation Safety Services v Classroom training for new RAM users in the beginning of each semester. v Semiannual inspections of RAM and annual of X-ray projects. v RAM receipt and distribution, RAM inventory. v Weekly radiation contamination surveys. v Waste collection and disposal, Decay-in-Storage (DIS), mixed waste. v Personnel dosimetry, radiation detector calibrations. v Sealed sources inventory and leak test.

Things Do Happen • For true emergencies dial 911 • For non-life threatening emergencies send to Redfern. • Risk Management For employees - Call Cor. Vel 866 -282 -2674 • Students visitors complete form • https: //www. clemson. edu/administration/ risk/workers-comp/employe-injury. html Anne Kogut

Research Safety Incident Reports Complete and submit online incident investigation

Incidents • Architecture Center: Student lost tips of 3 fingers when using guarded jointer • Cook Lab: Student had shirt pulled into operating lathe. No injuries • Various Lab Areas: Chemicals in eye. Not wearing safety glasses or goggles or wrong type of eye protection. • Mechanical Engineering: Face Laceration. Not wearing face shield when operating grinder, wrong tool for the job

Lithium Battery Fire What happened • Lithium batteries being used in a CI robot began hissing & caught fire • Student supervisor moved other students from area when he heard the hissing • Fire extinguisher used to put out fire (He was trained) • No injury or damage (except to robot) Cause & Action • Batteries were old and the team was getting an error during charging for one pack • Replace all batteries • Improve storage • CCIT recorded video that confirmed training with quick action essential. • Students made aware of hazards of batteries

What is a Near Miss? A near miss could be the next accident Near misses are incidents or events that could have resulted in injuries or other adverse consequences, but fortunately did not.

Nice Catch, Tiger! APP • Collaboration with Creative Inquiry • Easy way to report near misses • Share best practices across all campus locations • Encourages collaboration among peers • In the future Reward program for those reporting • Develop database to track near misses and identify trends. • Report info to DSCs

Nice Catch Tiger in Action Figure 2 – Nice Catch, Tiger! Homepage Figure 6 – Reporting Page 1 Figure 3 – Nice Catch, Tiger! About Page

Move In

Move Out

Questions? Office of Research Safety http: //www. clemson. edu/research/safety/ Email: researchsafety@Clemson. edu “We are committed to innovation and exceptional customer service for our students, faculty and staff both on campus and across the state”

Thank You