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Our commitment to environment, health & safety at SLINTEC has always been of the highest priority in order to ensure the
safety of every single employee at SLINTEC and all those who in the course of business we come in to contact with. Having
signed up with NIOSH on nano health & safety, we have embarked on a series of training programs and have installed
many preventive processes to manage the risk. Our first nano health surveillance program, where every single research
employee s vital signs were monitored & measured took place on August 2010.
Today, we launch the SLINTEC Environment, Health & Safety Manual which is another key initiative to ensure nano health &
safety at SLINTEC, as we believe that its SLINTECs corporate responsibility to its employees, its community & its society.
It is now imperative that every single one of us to responsibly implement the nano health & safety policy at SLINTEC.
Ravi Fernando
CEO, SLINTEC
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PREFACE
Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Limited is an institute, which is explicitly committed to Sustainable Nanotechnology that built around three sustainability dimensions, namely, Social, Environment and Economic, undertakes to act
responsibly for the health and safety of its employees and the communities and the environment in which it operates.
Environment, Health and Safety Principles are an integral part of our business strategy, and budgets and plans are formulated to achieve the standards required, whilst intending for optimal environmental performance as well.
This handbook states SLINTECs policy on Environment, Health & Safety, and outlines responsibilities and arrangements for
ensuring the safety of all those working in the institute. This information is in accordance with the national and international
Safety Policies, Codes of Practice and associated Guidance, and is specific to Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt)
Ltd and the work carried out there in.
It is important that this book is read and understood before starting work in the institute as the guidelines outlined herein
will help to carry out work safely and to avoid accidents.
However, it is noteworthy that accident prevention is mainly common sense, forethought and planning, tidiness and good
housekeeping. Safety within laboratories in particular requires adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and also
constant care and attention, seeking advices, in case of any doubt.
Please note that individuals are required to sign and return the declaration issued with this book as a testimonial of
individual understands and the awareness of the contents of this handbook and the responsibilities with respect to
environment, health and safety.
Concerning the novelty of the technology, the contents of this book will be subjected to review as and when necessary
and updates will be issued where necessary. Suggestions for corrections or contributions in further issues should be sent
to the Science Team Leaders or the Manager-Human Resources.
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CONTENTS
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Definitions
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Fire Safety
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Environmental Safety
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Personal Aspects
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Training
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Declaration
Annexure:
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Appendix
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Fire Wardens
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SLINTEC ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH &
SAFETY POLICY
SLINTEC ENVIRONMENT
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SLINTEC is committed to consult employees, the representatives from National Institute of Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) on Health and Safety matters and Central Environmental Authority (CEA) on Environmental
Issues.
SLINTEC is bounded to safeguard the environment from the effects of its research and development activities.
SLINTEC is obligated to ensure that the demands of activities do not exceed the capabilities of its employees or
embeds to carry out the work without risk to themselves or others.
Whilst the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Ltd accepts the main responsibility for implementation of this policy,
individuals have an important role in co-operating with those responsible to ensure a healthy and safe working environment
as the successful laboratory maintenance really relies on individual users understanding, participation and self-discipline. As
trust, understanding and shared responsibility among all users ensure the success of every user, all individuals are required
to abide by rules and requirements made under the authority of this policy.
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LOCAL HOSPITAL
4. Control bleeding.
5. Move the casualty as little as possible unless in
immediate danger
6. If anyone has been taken to hospital after an
accident, notify the Manager-Human Resources
(HRM) as soon as possible. All accidents, no
matter how minor, must be reported and properly
documented.
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If you sustain ANY MINOR INJURY, the correct procedure is for you to see a recognized First Aider so that appropriate
action can be taken and thus to ensure that accident/incident forms are completed and any other necessary records are
made.
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TELEPHONE NUMBER
011-4768019
011-2465333
POLICE BIYAGAMA
011-2487574, 011-2487306
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IF A FIRE STARTS
1. Break fire alarm located at emergency exit doors
2. Evacuate the building immediately.
3. Alert others on the way out.
4. Meet outside in the Car Park (designated essembly area)
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DEFINITIONS
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DEFINITIONS
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet. Information sent out with all newly purchased chemicals. This sheet contains the
dangers associated with the chemical. Copies of MSDS should be available with the Stores-In- Charge, who holds an
extensive database of sheets relating to the chemicals used in the Institute. Moreover, the printed version of each of the
MSDS is avialable near the First Aid Point together with a mini easy to use First Aid Manual for anyone to read through if
they require information about the harzards of a particular chemical.
Maximum Exposure Limit (MEL) The maximum exposure limit approved by the standard practices for that substance in
relation to the specified reference period. It is the maximum concentration of an airborne substance (averaged over a
reference period) to which individuals may be exposed under any circumstances. Exposure must be reduced below the
MEL as far as is reasonably practicable. Exposure must not exceed the MEL. MELs are assigned when theres a serious
concern about the possible effects on the users.
Exposure Standard/Limit Set at a level at which there is no indication of risk to health of exposure by inhalation day after
day.
MELs, Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs), Short Term Exposure Limits (STELs) & Long Term Exposure Limits (LTELs)
are averaged over a long term period (8 hours) and short term (15 minutes). They are quoted in ppm and mg/min. STELs
are used where substances can cause acute effects, and should prevent adverse health effects due to brief exposure.
Sensitiser a substance known to cause, through an allergic reaction, a chronic adverse health effect that becomes
evident in a significant number of people on re-exposure to the same substance. The allergic reaction produced is acute,
and may be life-threatnening.
Asphyxiant a material capable of reducing the level of oxygen in the body to dangerous levels. Usually works by displacing air in a closed environment, so reducing the amount of oxygen available to breathe. Less than 19% oxygen in air is
considered dangerous. Causes unconsciousness or death by suffocation.
Carcinogen substance that has been proven to, or is suspected of, causing cancer through immediate, repeated or
prolonged contact with skin or eyes or inhalation or ingestion.
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Mutagen substance toxic to reproduction loss of fertility, harm to the unborn child, or hereditable genetic damage may
be caused.
Teratogen an agent that can cause malformations of an embryo or foetus.
Nanomaterials are defined as "anything at the nanoscale" i.e. they have at least one dimension between 1nm to 100nm.
Nanomaterials or nanoparticles are human engineered particles with at least one dimension in the range of one to one
hundred nanometers. They can be composed of many different base materials (carbon, silicon, and various metals).
Naturally created particles of this size range are normally called ultra-fine particles.
Examples are welding fumes, volcanic ash, motor vehicle exhaust, and combustion products.
Nanomaterials come in many different shapes and dimensions, such as:
0 - dimensional: quantum dots
1 - dimensional: nanowires, nanotubes
2 - dimensional: nanoplates, nanoclays
3 - dimensional: Buckyballs, Fullerenes, nanoropes, crystalline structures
However, as the risks and hazards are at present uncertain, more work is needed. Early work on Ultra Fine Particles and
aerosols indicates the main hazard is likely to be from the inhalation of loose powders causing problems with cardio-vascular
and respiratory diseases and the risk of cancer. Studies have shown nanoparticles well distributed throughout the body.
i.e. brain, testicles, 24 hours after inhalation.
The following factors should be considered:
The different physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials to 'bulk' materials i.e. gold isn't a hazard, gold nanopar
ticles may be.
Small particles penetrate the body more easily.
Work in glove boxes and fume hoods.
Collect all contaminated materials separately.
When working with loose material wear respiratory masks.
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Corrosive - destroys living tissue. Presents a hazard through direct contact with the skin or
eyes. If fumes are inhaled or ingested they may also damage the lungs or digestive system.
E.g. Ammonia, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide.
Flammable - catches fire easily, liquids with a flash point between 21- 55 C e.g. Acetic Acid,
Xylene, Pentanol. Highly Flammable - readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of
ignition and continue to burn, flash point below 21 C e.g. Acetone, acetonitrile, ethanol,
butanol, tetrahydrofuran. Extremely Flammable - have a flash point below 0 C and boiling
point below 35 C.
E.g. Carbon disulfide, diethylether.
Harmful - if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin, can have limited effects on health.
Can cause irreversible effects, possibly after a single exposure, or serious damage after
prolonged or repeated exposure.
E.g. dichloromethane, xylene, formic acid.
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Toxic - can cause serious acute or chronic effects, even death, when inhaled, swallowed or
Oxidiser - substances that can cause fire even when not in contact with combustible materials
(e.g. some organic peroxides) and substances that can cause fire, or enhance the risk of fire
when in contact with combustible material (e.g. inorganic peroxides). Also includes substances
that may become explosive when mixed with combustible materials (e.g. some chlorates). Nitric
acid is an oxidiser.
Explosive - substances that can cause sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas,
and heat when subjected to sudden adverse conditions. Heat, light, mechanical shock, detonation, and certain catalysts can initiate explosive reactions. Compounds containing the functional
groups azide , acetylide , diazo , nitroso , haloamine , peroxide, and ozonide are sensitive to
shock and heat and can explode violently.
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GENERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
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CHEMICAL HAZARD
RISK ASSESSMENT
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Who could be affected and what the reasonably forseeable injuries/ill health might be
Once the the risk is identified, that need to be controlled. The most obvious way to do this is by removing the hazard,
though this is not often possible. Consider if it is possible to reduce exposure to the hazard this may be by reducing the
time spent doing a hazardous activity to a minimum through careful planning, or by using a precaution such as fume hood
to minimise exposure to chemical fumes.
Finally, consider if PPE is appropriate. In almost all cases of working with chemicals, lab coats, gloves and safety glasses
should be worn. You may also have to use protective shoes, ear plugs and and when necessary.
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It is important that engineering controls are maintained in an efficient state, and are checked regularly; some controls, such
as fume hoods, are inspected and tested annually, and records held.
All persons working with hazardous substances must make full and proper use of any control measures provided and must
report any defects discovered either to the Science Team Leaders, the ManagerIT & Technical Services or to the HRM as
soon as possible.
The RA must be recorded in writing. A copy is kept by the HRM, the original (with signatures), is displayed near the equipment or process it relates to. RAs should be reviewed at least annually. In many cases this may simply mean reading through
the RA and confirming that nothing has changed, sign and date to show you have done this priodically as specified. If a
procedure changes significantly, for example different chemicals will be used, then the RA should be revised accordingly. All
persons carrying out a procedure should read, sign and date the RA.
Some activities such as biologocal organisms, work with lasers and radioactive substances have specific legal requirements that must be met, if unsure consult your immediate superior, or the Science Team Leaders well before commencing
work.
Do not operate equipment such as pressure vessels, cryogenic equipment, high voltage equipment, lasers etc, unless you
have received proper instructions.
Use the information given on MSDSs to help you compile your assessment. Stores-in-charge is responsible in ensuring that
MSDS are available for all chemicals that the SLINTEC purchased and updating the hard copies available at the file located
near the First Aid Kit for anytime reference.
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CHEMICAL SAFETY
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Laboratories are designated work areas and are not to be adapted into living space or recreation areas.
MSDS pertaining to all the chemicals that are in-house, are available at the First Aid Point for reference and soft
copies of the same will be available on line (LIMS: Laboratory Information Management System ) .
Supervisors have a responsibility for assessing the risk to health and safety from any chemical hazard and for ensuring
that working procedures are assessed and designed to minimise risk. They are responsible for ensuring that all activi
ties involving chemicals or that may release chemicals have been assessed as required by the Company Hazardous
Substances Policy.
Any chemical that a project team receives by different routes should be notified to the STLs/HRM and the MSDS also
should be taken from the same party prior using the particular chemical.
A. Good Chemical Practice
All work should be to the standard of Good Chemical Practice (GChP). GChP sets the minimum standard for ensuring the
protection of people against the adverse effects of chemical substances encountered at work. The main points of GChP
are as follows:
Pipetting by mouth is prohibited.
Entire SLINTEC facility is designated as NO SMOKING.
Benches should be cleaned and tidied regularly; surplus apparatus and chemicals not used for a significant time
period should be returned to the stores or cupboards.
Laboratory coats must be worn when working in the laboratory.
Laboratory coats should be removed on leaving the laboratory area and MUST NOT be worn in tea rooms, common
rooms etc.
As a minimum, Safety spectacles or face visors must be worn to protect the eyes from splashes when handling
hazardous liquids. When the risk from splashing is high, especially from toxic or corrosive liquids or nanoparticles, a
visor or goggles must be worn.
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Flammable substances must be kept well away from sources of ignition - naked flames, hot plates etc.
Exposure to fumes and vapours must be minimised by covering vessels and by prompt replacement of caps and stoppers
to bottles when handling volatile or dusty chemicals.
Winchester bottles (2.5 liter) and liquid nitrogen must be carried in the special carriers.
Hands must be washed before leaving the laboratory area.
Highly toxic chemicals must be stored in a locked container and a record of this must be maintained in the stores.
Containers must be adequately labeled to identify contents and to identify risk phrases.
B. Procurement of Chemicals
The following basic rules should be followed when purchasing new chemicals:
Chemical should be always purchased from a reputed and a reliable supplier.
Must ensure that the chemical that is purchased is not a banned product.
Ensure the actual need to purchase the particular chemical by checking the availability of the same before placing the
purchase order and thus avoid the purchasing of same chemicals which are already in the labs.
Only the optimum amount of chemicals that are required for the process must be purchased, whenever possible.
MSDSs of the Chemicals should be collected from the supplier on or before the actual purchasing of the bulk or the sample.
Upon assessing the risk from the information specified in the MSDS, the containers should be properly labeled with the
Hazard Management Information System (HMIS) sticker.
The First Aid information specified in the MSDS should be filed properly in the First Aid Manual, which is placed near the
First Aid Box.
MSDS should be filed properly in the MSDS Master file.
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Store the chemical in its designated place. Avoid storing chemicals in aisle or other area. Designated area/s should have
warning signs.
Use appropriate PPE when cleaning or mixing glue or transferring into another container, as indicated in the HMIS standard.
Avoid over stocking shelves.
Chemical should never be routinely stored on the bench top or in fume hoods or on counter tops. These are work areas
and should be kept clear at all times.
The MSDS should be clearly displayed at all storage locations.
Avoid storing chemicals near sources of heat or in direct sunlight.
Tightly seal the cap and store all chemical bottles in the designated storage cabinet until you use it next time.
Keep cabinet closed and handle latched when not in use.
Ensure the issuance of chemicals in a closed container or a sealed bag in such a way to avoid spillage or ingestion.
Equipped with emergency drainage system, (should not be leading to drainage), should have adequate emergency
fire fighting equipment.
In the presence of highly flammable chemicals, all electrical wiring, lighting, and connecting must be in compliance with
standards.
Lists should be displayed on the doors to all cupboards/cabinets detailing the contents. And this should be updated when
new chemicals are added.
Potential ignition sources in areas where flammable liquids are stored or used should be avoided.
The flammable liquids should be stored in special fire-resistant cabinets and the doors should be kept closed at all times.
Other chemicals should not be stored with flammable substances.
No combustible material should be stored near the chemicals. And no more than 50 liters to be stored in any one room.
Acids and bases should be stored separately in the chemical resistant cabinets.
Dry chemicals should be stored in the normal laboratory cupboards available in the respective laboratories. The lists on the
doors should be kept up to date.
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CHEMICAL SAFETYPROCEDURE
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Do not discharge any residual chemicals to environment without PROPER AUTHORISATION AND APPROVAL.
Approvals should be obtained from the Science Team Leaders for bulk discharge.
It is recommended that one should always work to minimise unnecessary release of chemicals into the environment.
Use sparingly Use only the amount of chemical you really need.
To prevent evaporation of the chemicals, keep everything covered.
G. Discipline
All the staff, who handle/work with chemicals are expected to adhere to safety instructions. The Senior Scientists and the
Science Team Leaders should ensure the safety of the staff and the company.
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Serious Hazard - Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given.
Severe Hazard - Life-threatening, major or permanent damage may result from single or repeated overexposure.
Slight Hazard - Materials that must be preheated before ignition will occur. Includes liquids, solids and
semi solids having a flash point above 93.33 C (Class IIIB).
Moderate Hazard - Materials which must be moderately heated or exposed to high ambient temperatures
before ignition will occur. Includes liquids having a flash point at or above 37. 78C but below 93.33 C
(Classes II & IIIA).
Serious Hazard - Materials capable of ignition under almost all normal temperature conditions includes
flammable liquids with flash points below 22. 78 C and boiling points above 37. 78 C. as well as liquids with
flash points between 22. 78 C F and 100 F (Classes IB & IC).
Severe Hazard - Flammable gases or extremely volatile flammable liquids with flash points below
22. 78 C, and boiling points below 37. 78 C. Materials may ignite spontaneously with air. (Class IA).
Minimal Hazard - Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and will NOT react with
water, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react. Non-Explosives.
Slight Hazard - Materials that are normally stable but those that can become unstable (self-react) at
high temperatures and pressures. Materials may react non-violently with water or undergo hazard
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Moderate Hazard - Materials that are unstable and may undergo violent chemical changes at normal
temperature and pressure with low risk for explosion. Materials may react violently with water or form
peroxides upon exposure to air.
Serious Hazard - Materials that may form explosive mixtures with water and are capable of detonation
or explosive reaction in the presence of a strong initiating source. Materials may polymerize, decompose,
self-react, or undergo other chemical change at normal temperature and pressure with moderate risk of
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Severe Hazard - Materials that are readily capable of explosive water reaction, detonation or explosive decomposition, polymerisation, or self-reaction at normal temperature and pressure.
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Minimal Hazard - Materials which are normally stable even under fire conditions, and which will not
react with water.
Slight Hazard - Materials which are normally stable, but can become unstable at high temperatures
and pressures.
Moderate Hazard - Materials that undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and
pressures. These materials may also react violently with water.
Serious Hazard - Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive reaction, but require a
strong initiating source, or must be heated under confinement before initiation. Materials which react
explosively with water.
Severe Hazard - Materials that are readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at
normal temperatures and pressures.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
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Contaminated gloves must not be worn when using phones, opening doors and so on. Gloves should not be worn outside
the laboratory other than when transferring samples. Be aware that your contaminated glove could transfer chemicals to
door handles etc., thus presenting a hazard to the next person who opens the door.
D. Respiratory Protection
Anyone working with nanoparticles, chemical, acids and dust should wear prescribed respiratory masks, be it full face
respirators, half face respirator or the disposable respirators. The toxic effects of nanoparticles are not fully investigated,
yet, the preliminary work has indicated that they are hazardous to the respiratory system.
The masks considered most suitable for this work are the brand 3M type 9322.
If you feel that you would benefit from wearing a respiratory mask for a particular procedure, please discuss your requirements either with Science Team Leaders/Senior Scientist or the HRM.
E. Laboratory Coats (Body Protection)
Lab coats should be properly worn in all labs and one should not roll up the sleves . They should not be worn outside the
laboratory area. Special clean room suits should be worn at all times when working in the Clean Rooms. If lab coats or clean
room suits show wear and tear they should be replaced.
Individuals are expected to keep their own lab coats clean at all times.
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G. Protective Footwear
All those working in laboratory areas should wear footwear that adequately covers the feet and offers basic protection
against spills and falling items. Never wear sandals or open shoes in a laboratory, and under no circumstances work in bare
feet except in the nanocharacterisation area. Protective shoes should be worn if regularly handling and moving heavy
equipment. Special overshoes are issued for use in the clean rooms.
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A. Coverage
The cameras used in SLINTEC are of a fixed variety and are positioned in such a way to monitor persons intending to use
the facility.
B. Incident Reporting
Requests to examine incidents covered under the objectives of the system should be reported to the ManagerIT &
Technical Services as soon as such a violation is observed.
C. Incident Handling
Full colour motion AVI files are stored in 15 minute intervals. The digital recordings are stored for approximately 30 days
before being automatically deleted unless required for incident investigation. Images will only be viewed by staff when an
incident is reported or alarmed on the building access systems.
D. System Maintenance
Maintenance of the system will follow the normal custom and practice as carried out by the ManagerIT & Technical
Services.
E. Human Resources
Access to the communications room is restricted and unauthorised persons will not have access without a member of
SLINTEC staff being present.
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ELECTRICAL AND
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All flexes must be continuous from wall socket to the place where power is used. If joints are used, they must be checked
and approved by the Manager - IT & Technical Services prior to supply of power.
Keep all electrical equipment clear of water taps. Containers of water or other liquids must not be placed on electrical
equipment other than those items of equipment specifically designed for the purpose.
Plugs and sockets used for 220/ 240V AC must not be of the same type as plugs and sockets used for other voltages
such as 100V & DC. Plugs and sockets should conform to appropriate British Standard specifications, e.g. BS 1363: 1984
for 13A supplies.
Where parts are replaced, it is essential that the correct type of replacement part is used (e.g. double insulated parts for
double insulated equipment, cartridge fuses not fuse wire in plugs, fuses of correct ratings. etc.).
Ensure that any items of equipment that are interconnected are fed from the same phase of the mains supply and have
a single isolation point.
Ensure that all equipment has a clear air space round it for cooling purposes.
All equipment, not on standby, should be switched off when not in use. Equipment on standby, e.g. pH meters, should be
marked with a numbered yellow tab. A list of all such equipment should be displayed in each laboratory on the appropriate yellow form Proprietary Equipment Normally Left On.
All equipment must be provided with safety covers or switches that prevent access to tanks and electrically live parts
during operation.
It is expressly forbidden to bypass safety covers/switches/protection equipment.
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FIRE SAFETY
SLINTEC is protected by a Defensor Fire Alarm System which is set off by smoke and heat detectors located in all rooms
and laboratories. There are also a number of manual call points (red break glass boxes) located adjacent to all exits and
throughout the building.
You should familiarize yourself with your nearest fire alarm and fire exits.
The action you should take if you encounter a fire is as follows:
Never enter a room that is smoke filled.
Never enter a room if the top half of the door is warm to touch.
If an individuals clothing is on fire, extinguish the fire by rolling the person around on the floor, covering the person with
a heavy cloth (blanket/wet blanket), or drenching the person in a safety shower if the shower is nearby. Use the stop,
drop, and roll method.
If the fire is a small one, tackle it with a fire extinguisher of the correct type
If you have difficulty in extinguishing the fire or if it is a large one then SOUND THE FIRE ALARM. If fire is suspected
in a closed room do NOT open the door.
Phone Security on extension 522 or Siluetta General Number 4768000 and give details of the incident.
Leave the building and proceed to the fire assembly point.
From time to time it is necessary to test the fire alarms in the premises.
Only short intermittent ringing of the bells is required for testing. A long continuous ring must be treated as an alarm.
A list of current fire wardens is in Appendix 1 and will be updated regularly.
However, if you spot a fire and the alarm is not sounding, activate it by breaking one of the manual call points (red break
glass boxes). You may tackle the fire yourself using the fire extinguishers located around the building, but take care not to
use the wrong type of extinguisher on a fire. For example a water extinguisher is fine to use on a paper fire, but would make
the situation much worse if used on burning solvents. Never put yourself at risk attempting to tackle a fire.
* Important - Report any problems with fire alarms, fire extinguishers, or other fire protection devices to the Manager - IT
& Technical Services.
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ENVIRONMENT SAFETY
SLINTEC is committed to excellence in environmental stewardship in research and operations and the key objectives
include the following:
To minimise waste production, to reuse or recycle waste where appropriate and to regulate the treatment and
disposal of residual waste as per BOI guidelines. (Attempt to keep the generation of waste Hazardous Materials
at a level As low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).).
A duty of care on individuals to co-operate with SLINTEC in complying with policy requirements.
A duty of care on individuals to report incidents at work that may cause harm to the environment.
Attempt to keep the generation of waste Hazardous Materials at a (minimum) level As Low As Reasonably
Achievable (ALARA).
Make sure you separate the Hazardous Materials waste streams to make further management activities more
feasible and economical.
Manage remaining Hazardous Materials wastes and treatment residues by secure disposal methods.
Do not place empty potentially contaminated Hazardous Materials Containers/bottles (metal, plastic, or glass)
into normal trash baskets.
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ENVIRONMENT SAFETY
Hazardous Waste Management continuation...
If possible reuse or recycle containers, if not, dispose of them as follows:
a) Rinse/clean container until it is free of any hazardous material residue.
c) Remove all lids of containers before throwing into the dumpster. (this should be done only after the containers
have been properly cleaned)
d) Collect empty containers (metal, plastic, or glass) smaller than 2.5 liters in size into an appropriate temporary
holding/collection vessel .
e) Set empty containers (metal, plastic, or glass) 2.5 liters or greater in size in a safe area. (A holding vessel is not
required.) Authorised users shall take the containers to the appropriate building dumpster for disposal. House
keeping personnel are not responsible for removing these empty containers, but may be willing to do so if
contacted.
Do not keep any Non-Contaminated Sharps (broken glass or glassware, slides, capillary tubes, needles, or other
sharp objects which are not hazardous) into any normal trash receptacles unless packaged as follows:
a) Place Non-Contaminated Sharps into a plastic - lined heavy cardboard box (Glass Disposal Box) or an imper
meable plastic sharps container.
b) When full or reasonably heavy (<25kg), seal it in the box and mark as being broken glass or non- contaminated sharps for disposal.
c) Take the box or container of non-contaminated sharps to the appropriate building dumpster for disposal . Do
not allow housekeeping personnel to do this.
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ENVIRONMENT SAFETY
DO NOT DISPOSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM.
a)
Prohibited flammable or explosive materials include, but are not limited to: Gasoline, Kerosene, Naphtha, Benzene,
Toluene, Xylene, Ethers, Alcohols, Ketones, Aldehydes, Peroxides, Chlorates, Perchlorates, Bromates, Carbides,
Hydrides, and Sulphides.Additionally, any waste material with a flash point of less than 60oC, and all aqueous alcohol
solutions with > 24% alcohol by volume.
b)
Any noxious or malodorous liquids, solids, nanomaterials or gases that singly or by interaction with other wastes are
sufficient to create a public nuisance or hazard to life or are sufficient to prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance or repair. Examples: Thiols (Mercaptans), Pyridine, Sulphides, Cyanides, Phenols, etc.
c)
Solid or viscous substances that may cause obstruction to the flow in the sewer (block the sewer).
d)
Any waste water containing toxic pollutants in sufficient quantity that can cause hazard to humans or animals, or
create a toxic effect in the receiving stream.
e)
Any waste water with objectionable colour. Example: inks, dye wastes, food and pet food colorings, and vegetable
tanning solutions.
f)
Any waste water containing fats, wax, grease, or oils whether emulsified or not, in excess of 100 mg/l or containing
substances that may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 0 and 65.56 degrees Celsius.
g)
Any waste water containing contaminants above the specified National / International standards This list includes:
Antimony, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Copper, Cyanide, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Total Chromium,
Thallium, Zinc, Organic Priority Pollutants, Total Organic Halogens, and Phenolic Compounds. Contact EHS for specific
pollutant limitations.
h)
i)
j)
Nanomaterials.
The following are important as well to minimise pollution that occurs through Hazardous materials.
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PERSONAL ASPECTS
SLINTEC is committed to provide a conducive work environment to its employees and therefore explicitly request employees to bring to its Managements notice if theres anything that would put the persons health and safety at risk.
For instance there could be risks, which may affect the health and safety of expectant and new mothers and of their child.
Working conditions normally considered acceptable may no longer be so during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant you may be at risk from different physical, chemical and biological agents, working conditions and
processes. These risks will vary depending on your health and the stage of pregnancy. You should inform your PI/supervisor
if you become pregnant, and all relevant risk assessments should be reviewed to ensure you are working safely. Certain
tasks may not be allowed.
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TRAINING
Training is an essential part of maintaining a safe and healthy environment and therefore to comply with the general duty
to provide such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of employees/seconded employees (including interns), health and safety training will
be provided as follows;
At induction
Training should be given on all equipment and apparatus before use, and Self Evaluation Checklist together with the
Researcher Assessment Checklist should be filled and handed over to HRM by the Equipment-In-Charge.
Staff and Supervisors are expected to review safety training needs annually, as part of the review process. All Senior Scientists will be involved in the implementation of health and safety training of staff for which they are responsible.
Records of all health and safety training will be maintained by the HRM.
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DECLARATION
I hereby declare that I have received, read and understood the information included in this Environment, Health and
Safety Book for Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Ltd.
Signature
: _______________________________
Name
: ___________________________________________________________
Date
: _______________________________
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1.
4(Flammable solid)
5(Oxidising)
6(Toxic)
YES
(ii) Has the product been decanted?
If YES then has it been labeled in accordance with regula ons? YES
8(Corrosive)
Go to C
NO
NO
(Other)
Go to C
Go to I ck 3
NO
NO
NO
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YES
Go to D2
NO
1.
YES
Go to E
NO
Go to I ck 3
E. First Aid
What rst aid measures should be taken in case of an accident involving this chemical?___________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
F. Spills
What steps should be taken in the event of a spill of this chemical? ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Are the required resources and facili es in place? YES
Go to G NO
Go to I ck 3
G. Training
What training been given in the correct handling of this substance? ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you sa s ed you understand the hazards involved in the use of this chemical?
YES
Go to H
NO
Go to I ck 3
H. Disposal
What are the disposal methods?______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Are the required resources and facili es in place? YES
Go to I
NO
Go to I ck 3
Risks are not signi cant and are not likely to increase.
2.
3.
4.
Select 1. if you are using a concentra on less than which is considered hazardous or no precau ons are required.
Select 2. if you are sa s ed that adequate controls are in place.
Select 3. if you answered anywhere where you answered NO go to I 3
Select 4. if you are uncertain about risks, and no MSDS is available.
If you select 3. or 4. the chemical MUST NOT be used, un l the risk can be reduced to 1. or 2.
If risk/s cannot be reduced then protocol may have to be changed or an alterna ve chemical found.
ASSESSMENT APROVAL: I am sa s ed that the risks are not signi cant and/ or adequately controlled.
Assessors signature:_____________________________________________________ Date_____/_____/____
Supervisor Name: __________________________Signature._____________________ Date____/_____/____
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2.
Date:
Time:
Status:
Senior Scien st/Scien st/Industry Embed/contractor/visitor/other
(state):
Job
Telephone number
Time loss
Nature of injury
Immediate treatment:
Further treatment:
First aid/hospital/
own GP/home/none
other (state):
First aid/hospital/
own GP/home/none
other (state):
Names of witnesses
Telephone number
Form completed by
Posi on
Telephone number
Signed
Science Team
Leader/Senior
Scien st/Scien st
other (state):
Telephone number
Print name
Accident No
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Classi ca on
2.
Ill health that may be due to, or made worse by, research ac vi es
any other me loss associated with the accident or incident, e.g. taking the person to hospital,
administering rst aid, clearing up debris, making safe, inves ga ng , report wri ng etc.
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Appendix 1:
Fire Wardens:
Names
Contact Numbers
1.
Chaminda Peiris
2.
Sameera Nanayakkara
THE NEAREST FIRST AIDERS AND OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS FOR GENERAL EMERGENCY:
NAME
TELEPHONE NUMBER
011-4768019
011-2465333
POLICE BIYAGAMA
011-2487574, 011-2487306
SECURITY SILUETA
011-4768018
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