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This document provides an overview and update on the National Research Council's project to revise the book "Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals". It discusses the impact and use of previous editions, the goals and process for the new edition, topics to be covered, and related projects around chemical safety best practices. The committee aims to address new developments in chemistry and safety, further emphasize a culture of safety, and consider environmental and community impacts of laboratory operations. Public input is being gathered to help determine the scope and content of the updated edition.

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An Update of Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals Peter A. Reinhardt, Director Yale Environmental Health & Safety 9 October 2009
Previous Versions ≒ Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (1981) ≒ Prudent Practices for Disposal of Chemicals from Laboratories (1983) ≒ Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals (1995)
Impact of 1981 Version Summary reproduced in non-mandatory appendix of 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (The Laboratory Standard): Prudent Practices is cited because of its wide distribution and acceptance and because of its preparation by members of the laboratory community through the sponsorship of the National Research Council.
1995 Version Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals (1995) ≒ Addressed both safe handling and waste disposal in one volume ≒ Emphasized Culture of Safety ≒ Introduced Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries ≒ Provided guidance for training ≒ More than 17,000 copies sold
Who Reads The Book? ≒ Students ≒ Science educators ≒ Researchers ≒ Technicians ≒ Chemical Hygiene Officers ≒ Safety Directors ≒ Laboratory managers ≒ EH&S personnel ≒ Waste management personnel
How Is it Used? ≒ In the creation of: Chemical Hygiene Plans Safety rules and regulations Emergency action plans Laboratory inspection forms ≒ As a course textbook ≒ Referenced in publications and presentations The go-to source for questions about lab safety
Reviews of 1995 Edition the most comprehensive reference book for the laboratory shelf. Chemistry in Britain All in all, this is an excellent reference to keep at hand in any laboratory. It gives just the right information, it is just the right size, and the pages appear to be of the right thickness to survive repeated thumbing through them. Science Books and Films the seminal reference book on laboratory safety. B.L. Foster
1995 Recommendations Recommended the following regulatory changes: ≒ Encourage consistency among federal and state laws ≒ Regulate labs by performance-based standards ≒ Allow treatment of small quantities of lab waste ≒ Allow hazardous waste storage beyond current time limits ≒ Allow one EPA I.D. number per campus ≒ Establish a de minimis level for low level radioactive laboratory waste ≒ Allow DIS of short half-life mixed waste without a RCRA permit
Purpose of the New Edition Revise to: ≒ Address new developments and challenges in chemistry and safety ≒ Further emphasis and guidance on nurturing culture of safety ≒ Consider impact of lab operations on environment and community
Preliminary Scoping Meeting E. Barkley B. Foster C. Geraci K. Jacobson N. Langerman D. Lillquist B. Packer R. Phifer G. Poje P. Reinhardt R.V. Rodriquez E. Talley G. Trammell
Sponsors ≒ Department of Energy ≒ National Institutes of Health ≒ National Science Foundation ≒ Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. ≒ American Chemical Society ≒ DuPont ≒ Eastman Chemical Company ≒ Howard Hughes Medical Institute ≒ PPG Industries
NRC Study Process ≒ Nominations Approved by Dr. Ralph Cicerone ≒ Posted on Current Projects System ≒ Meetings (Aug. 08, Oct. 08, Feb. 09) Data gathering Discussion Drafting ≒ External Review Draft report reviewed by technical experts whose identities remain anonymous to NRC Committee Responses to review prepared by NRC Committee and staff Review process overseen by independent Review Coordinator ≒ Publication (Dec. 2009 or Jan. 2010)
Committee Members Co-Chairs ≒ William F. Carroll, Jr., Occidental Chemical Corporation ≒ Barbara L. Foster, West Virginia University Members ≒ W. Emmett Barkley, Proven Practices, LLC ≒ Susan H. Cook, Washington University ≒ Kenneth P. Fivizzani, Nalco Company (Ret.) ≒ Robin Izzo, Princeton University ≒ Kenneth A. Jacobson, National Institutes of Health ≒ Karen Maupins, Eli Lilly & Company Drug Discovery Research ≒ Kenneth Moloy, E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company ≒ Randall B. Ogle, Oak Ridge National Laboratory ≒ John Palassis, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ≒ Russell W. Phifer, WC Environmental, LLC ≒ Peter A. Reinhardt, Yale University ≒ Levi T. Thompson, University of Michigan ≒ Leyte Winfield, Spelman College
Seeking Scope & Content Information ≒ Public submissions through the NAS Current Projects System ≒ Online questionnaire
Do You Use Prudent Practices in the Laboratory?
Which Chapters are Most Helpful?
Are Treatment Procedures & LCSSs Helpful?
Topics for the Next Edition
The StudyContent Decisions & Writing Three meetings, many speakers ≒ Dennis Deziel, DHS ≒ Michael Ellenbecker, TURI, University of Massachusetts Lowell ≒ Drew Endy, Stanford University ≒ Dennis Fantin, California Polytechnic State University ≒ Barbara Karn, EPA ≒ Clyde Miller, BASF ≒ John Miller, DOE ≒ Todd Pagano, Rochester Institute of Technology ≒ Russ Phifer, ACS ≒ Cay Supalo, Penn State University ≒ Candice Tsai, TURI, University of Massachusetts Lowell
New Topics ≒ Laboratory Security ≒ Emergency Planning and Response ≒ Nanotechnology ≒ CD with additional materials
Educational Materials ≒ Handouts ≒ Checklists ≒ Practitioner volume for biologists ≒ Possibility of developing training videos ≒ Other materials are possible Ideas? Suggestions? Pass them along!
A Related Study Chemical Management in Developing Countries ≒ To promote safe and secure chemical management in developing countries ≒ Sponsored by the Department of State ≒ Chemical Security Engagement Program (CSP) ≒ Prudent Practices (1995) was the basis for the outreach by State
Chemical Management in Developing Countries ≒ Committee asked to: consider safety and security practices provide programmatic guidance to CSP develop educational materials ≒ Educational materials will align with Prudent Practices and may be useful outside of CSP ≒ Available late 2009 or early 2010
Questions? Please join us in promoting a culture of safety in laboratories!

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Reinhardt Prudent Practices

  • 1. An Update of Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals Peter A. Reinhardt, Director Yale Environmental Health & Safety 9 October 2009
  • 2. Previous Versions ≒ Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (1981) ≒ Prudent Practices for Disposal of Chemicals from Laboratories (1983) ≒ Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals (1995)
  • 3. Impact of 1981 Version Summary reproduced in non-mandatory appendix of 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (The Laboratory Standard): Prudent Practices is cited because of its wide distribution and acceptance and because of its preparation by members of the laboratory community through the sponsorship of the National Research Council.
  • 4. 1995 Version Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals (1995) ≒ Addressed both safe handling and waste disposal in one volume ≒ Emphasized Culture of Safety ≒ Introduced Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries ≒ Provided guidance for training ≒ More than 17,000 copies sold
  • 5. Who Reads The Book? ≒ Students ≒ Science educators ≒ Researchers ≒ Technicians ≒ Chemical Hygiene Officers ≒ Safety Directors ≒ Laboratory managers ≒ EH&S personnel ≒ Waste management personnel
  • 6. How Is it Used? ≒ In the creation of: Chemical Hygiene Plans Safety rules and regulations Emergency action plans Laboratory inspection forms ≒ As a course textbook ≒ Referenced in publications and presentations The go-to source for questions about lab safety
  • 7. Reviews of 1995 Edition the most comprehensive reference book for the laboratory shelf. Chemistry in Britain All in all, this is an excellent reference to keep at hand in any laboratory. It gives just the right information, it is just the right size, and the pages appear to be of the right thickness to survive repeated thumbing through them. Science Books and Films the seminal reference book on laboratory safety. B.L. Foster
  • 8. 1995 Recommendations Recommended the following regulatory changes: ≒ Encourage consistency among federal and state laws ≒ Regulate labs by performance-based standards ≒ Allow treatment of small quantities of lab waste ≒ Allow hazardous waste storage beyond current time limits ≒ Allow one EPA I.D. number per campus ≒ Establish a de minimis level for low level radioactive laboratory waste ≒ Allow DIS of short half-life mixed waste without a RCRA permit
  • 9. Purpose of the New Edition Revise to: ≒ Address new developments and challenges in chemistry and safety ≒ Further emphasis and guidance on nurturing culture of safety ≒ Consider impact of lab operations on environment and community
  • 10. Preliminary Scoping Meeting E. Barkley B. Foster C. Geraci K. Jacobson N. Langerman D. Lillquist B. Packer R. Phifer G. Poje P. Reinhardt R.V. Rodriquez E. Talley G. Trammell
  • 11. Sponsors ≒ Department of Energy ≒ National Institutes of Health ≒ National Science Foundation ≒ Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. ≒ American Chemical Society ≒ DuPont ≒ Eastman Chemical Company ≒ Howard Hughes Medical Institute ≒ PPG Industries
  • 12. NRC Study Process ≒ Nominations Approved by Dr. Ralph Cicerone ≒ Posted on Current Projects System ≒ Meetings (Aug. 08, Oct. 08, Feb. 09) Data gathering Discussion Drafting ≒ External Review Draft report reviewed by technical experts whose identities remain anonymous to NRC Committee Responses to review prepared by NRC Committee and staff Review process overseen by independent Review Coordinator ≒ Publication (Dec. 2009 or Jan. 2010)
  • 13. Committee Members Co-Chairs ≒ William F. Carroll, Jr., Occidental Chemical Corporation ≒ Barbara L. Foster, West Virginia University Members ≒ W. Emmett Barkley, Proven Practices, LLC ≒ Susan H. Cook, Washington University ≒ Kenneth P. Fivizzani, Nalco Company (Ret.) ≒ Robin Izzo, Princeton University ≒ Kenneth A. Jacobson, National Institutes of Health ≒ Karen Maupins, Eli Lilly & Company Drug Discovery Research ≒ Kenneth Moloy, E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company ≒ Randall B. Ogle, Oak Ridge National Laboratory ≒ John Palassis, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ≒ Russell W. Phifer, WC Environmental, LLC ≒ Peter A. Reinhardt, Yale University ≒ Levi T. Thompson, University of Michigan ≒ Leyte Winfield, Spelman College
  • 14. Seeking Scope & Content Information ≒ Public submissions through the NAS Current Projects System ≒ Online questionnaire
  • 15. Do You Use Prudent Practices in the Laboratory?
  • 16. Which Chapters are Most Helpful?
  • 17. Are Treatment Procedures & LCSSs Helpful?
  • 18. Topics for the Next Edition
  • 19. The StudyContent Decisions & Writing Three meetings, many speakers ≒ Dennis Deziel, DHS ≒ Michael Ellenbecker, TURI, University of Massachusetts Lowell ≒ Drew Endy, Stanford University ≒ Dennis Fantin, California Polytechnic State University ≒ Barbara Karn, EPA ≒ Clyde Miller, BASF ≒ John Miller, DOE ≒ Todd Pagano, Rochester Institute of Technology ≒ Russ Phifer, ACS ≒ Cay Supalo, Penn State University ≒ Candice Tsai, TURI, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • 20. New Topics ≒ Laboratory Security ≒ Emergency Planning and Response ≒ Nanotechnology ≒ CD with additional materials
  • 21. Educational Materials ≒ Handouts ≒ Checklists ≒ Practitioner volume for biologists ≒ Possibility of developing training videos ≒ Other materials are possible Ideas? Suggestions? Pass them along!
  • 22. A Related Study Chemical Management in Developing Countries ≒ To promote safe and secure chemical management in developing countries ≒ Sponsored by the Department of State ≒ Chemical Security Engagement Program (CSP) ≒ Prudent Practices (1995) was the basis for the outreach by State
  • 23. Chemical Management in Developing Countries ≒ Committee asked to: consider safety and security practices provide programmatic guidance to CSP develop educational materials ≒ Educational materials will align with Prudent Practices and may be useful outside of CSP ≒ Available late 2009 or early 2010
  • 24. Questions? Please join us in promoting a culture of safety in laboratories!