Abstract of Safety Guidelines

Abstract of Safety Guidelines

Editor:	IAI Safety Committee
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ABSTRACT

Cover of Safety Guidelines book This publication has been significantly revised and the 2004 Edition is now for sale. It has been updated with new information since the original was first published in 1996.

A comprehensive manual with over 275 pages regarding safety concerns and precautions related to all aspects of forensic identification applications. (See Table of Contents)

This publication is the result of intense study and preparation by the IAI Safety Committee and it contains accurate and current information regarding proper approaches to occupational safety. The information in the first edition was reviewed and updated as necessary and new information was added.

The major sections offer information about field operations handling and packaging and storage of evidence, laboratory operations, photography, hazardous waste and terminal operations. Proper precautions which include mandated regulations is provided.

For publication information contact:

Joseph Polski
Chief Operations Officer
International Association for Identification
2535 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 117
Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1120
USA
Voice: (651) 681-8566
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SAFETY GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Committee – Acknowledgements

Mission Statement

Opening Comments

Hazard Communication (Right-to-Know)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Training

1.0 Field Operations

Biological Hazards/Contamination

Introduction
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Universal Precautions
Engineering and Work Practice Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Housekeeping
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Post Exposure and Follow-up
Communication, Labels, and Signs
Training
Recordkeeping
Summary
Suggested Reading

Chemical Hazards/Contamination

Introduction
Material Safety Data Sheets
Field Environment - Chemical Hazards
Personal Protective Equipment
Contamination
Decontamination

Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Protocols

Adherence
Scene Security
Scene Communication
Scene Approach
Personal Hygiene
Universal Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment
Ventilation
Contamination
Equipment Inspection

Hazardous Waste

Biological Waste
Chemical Waste

Crime Scenes

Security
Homicides/Suicides
Clandestine Drug Laboratories
Arson Scenes
All Other Scenes
Firearms

Autopsies

Potentially Infectious Materials
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Protocols
Fingerprinting Equipment
Containment of Contamination
Personal Hygiene
Exposure Events

Lasers and Other Light Sources

Types of Light Sources
Electrical Hazards
Scene Security
Safe Viewing Perimeters
Eye Protection
Chemical Hazards
Horseplay

Fire Safety

Equipment
Fire Extinguishers
Transport and Storage of Chemicals
Fire Department Assistance
Spark/Ignition Suppression
Electrical Outlets
Ventilation Fans
Smoking

Mechanical Hazards

Equipment
Vehicles
Mechanical Repairs

Lighting
Accident Prevention
Adequate Light
Portable Lights

Ventilation

Requirements
Ventilation Fans
Confined Spaces
Clandestine Drug Laboratories
Chemical Processing
Respirators

Respiratory Protection
Material Safety Data Sheets

Chemicals Used in Field
Clandestine Drug Laboratories

Medical Surveillance

Circumstances for Examinations
Responsibility of Supervisor
Information to Physician
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Post Exposure ad Follow-up (Biohazard)
Medical Monitoring/Clandestine Drug Laboratories
Medical and Exposure Records

2.0 Handling, Packaging and Storage of Evidence

Biological Hazards/Contamination

Recovery of Biohazardous Evidence
Potentially Infectious Objects
Biohazard Label
Biological Fluids
Contaminated Clothing, Bedding, Carpeting
Vials of Body Fluid Samples
Storage of Potentially Infectious Evidence

Chemical Hazards/Contamination

Collection/Identification of Unidentified Chemicals
Storage of Flammables and Other Hazardous Chemicals

Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Protocols

Attire
Contaminated Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Handling Potentially Hazardous Materials
Contamination of Person/Objects
Disposal of Sharps
Safety Protocols
Clerical and Reception Areas

Hazardous Waste
Fire Safety

Posting Evacuation Route
Procedure for Notification of Fire
Fire Extinguishers

Lighting

Lighting Fixtures
Emergency Lights

Ventilation

3.0 Laboratory Operations

Preamble
Introduction

Requirements for Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Hygiene Plan - Bloodborne Disease Standards
Goals of Chemical Hygiene Plan
Evaluation of Chemical Hygiene Plan
Application of Chemical Hygiene Plan

Responsibilities

Laboratory Director
Assistant Laboratory Director
Laboratory Safety and Health Committee
Laboratory Workers
Review of Chemical Hygiene Plan

The Laboratory Facility

Laboratory Director’s Responsibility
Maintenance
Usage
General Ventilation
Hoods

General Principles for Work with Laboratory Chemicals

Chemical Exposures
Estimation of Risk
Exposure to Airborne Hazardous Chemicals
Permissible Exposure Limits and Threshold Limit Values
Institute a Chemical Hygiene Program

Components of Chemical Hygiene Plan

Basic Rules and Procedures for Handling Chemicals
Working with Carcinogens, Mutagens, Teratogens and Substances with High Degree of Toxicity
Chemical Procurement, Storage, and Distribution
Environmental Monitoring
Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspections
Medical Program
Personal Protection Apparel and Equipment
Records
Labels/Signs
Spills and Accidents
Training and Information
Waste Disposal

General Principles for Work with Biohazardous Material

Universal Precautions
Definition of Body Fluids
Estimation of Risk

Procedures for Working with Disease Contaminated Evidence

General Procedures
Specific Precautions for Handling Potentially Hazardous Evidence

General Safety Procedures

Flammable and Combustible Materials
Thermal Safety Procedures
Radiation Protection Procedures

Location and Use of Safety Devices

Types of Fires
Fire Extinguishers
Extinguishing Fire
Fire Blankets
Emergency Drench Shower
Emergency Eye Wash

First Aid

General Policies
First Aid Kits

Material Safety Data Sheets
References
Appendix One - Sample List of Chemicals in Typical Forensic Laboratory
Appendix Two - Sample of a Typical Forensic Laboratory Select Carcinogen List
Appendix Three - Chris System, Chemicals not in Chris List, Chris Compatibility Chart
Appendix Four - Symptoms of Radiation Sickness
Appendix Five - First Aid Treatment Techniques
Appendix Six - Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist 124

4.0 Photography

Preamble
Chemical Hazards

Developers
Organic Chemicals
Developers Chemicals
Stop Baths
Fixing Baths
Hypo Clear/Other Washing Aids
Hypo Elimination
Intensification
Silver and Hypo Testing
Print and Negative Cleaning
Tray Cleaning
Retouching
Color Processing
Bleaching, Stabilizing and Other Steps in Color Processing
Instant Processes
Personal Protective Equipment
Contamination
Photographing Chemically Contaminated Evidence
Training

Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Protocols

Adherence
Laboratory Access
Personal Hygiene
Universal Precautions
Basic Rules and Procedures for Handling Chemicals
Personal Protective Equipment
Accident Prevention
Contamination

Hazardous Waste

Waste Containers
Waste Disposal
Silver Recovery Systems

Chemical Procurement, Storage and Distribution

Procurement
Chemical Storage
Chemical Distribution

Autopsies

Potentially Infectious Materials
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Protocols
Containment of Contamination
Personal Hygiene
Exposure Events

Lighting, Lasers and Other Light Sources

Photographic Lighting
Handling Photographic Lighting Equipment
Types of Light Sources
Electrical Hazards
Safe Viewing Perimeters
Eye Protection
Horseplay

Fire Safety

Equipment
Fire Extinguishers
Emergency Exits
Electrical Safety
Spark/Ignition Suppression
Smoking
Sprinkler Systems
Smoke Detectors
Fire Blankets
Fire Prevention Plans

Mechanical Hazards

Equipment
Ventilation

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Wiring
Light Sources
Temperature Control

Ventilation

Ventilation Systems
Types of Local Exhaust Systems
Processes and Materials Requiring Local Exhaust Ventilation
Guidelines for Local Exhaust Systems

General Housekeeping Requirements

Housekeeping

Safety Devices and Engineering Controls

Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blankets
Emergency Drench Shower
Emergency Eye Wash
Floor Mats
Waste Containers

Medical Surveillance

Purpose of Medical Surveillance
Medical Tests
Medical Program

Training

Training

Sources
Appendix One - Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Averages of
Substances Used in Photography
Appendix Two - Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Averages of
Photochemical Dusts
Appendix Three - "Do Not Use" Photographic Materials
Appendix Four - Respirator Cartridges and Filters Used in Photographic
Processes
Appendix Five - Toxic Gases and Their Common Sources
Appendix Six - Chemical Hazards in Photographic Processes

5.0 Terminal Operations

Introduction
Definitions and Symptoms

Video Display Terminal (VDT)
Cathode Ray Tube
Video Display Operator
Cumulative Trauma Disorder
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome
Ergonomics
Dry Eye

Administrative Controls

Training
Training Elements
Worksite Health Surveillance

Engineering Controls

Chairs
Chair Design
The Workstation

Environmental Controls

Lighting
Glare
Noise
Thermal Environment
Radiation Concerns
Indoor Air Quality

Employee Health Concerns

Mental Stress
Vision Care
Posture
Work Breaks
Exercises at Work

Problem Solving Guide
Authority
References

6.0 Hazardous Waste

Material Safety Data Sheets

MSDS Requirement
6.1.2 MSDS Letter of Request

Laboratory Director/Manager Responsibility
State Regulations
Classification of Waste

General Waste
Chemical Hazardous Waste
Medical Hazardous Waste
Radioactive Hazardous Waste

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Elements of RCRA
Definition of Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste
Definition of Knowingly

General Violations

Labels
Posting Warning Signs

Responsibility for Recovery and Handling Waste
Other Statutes and Regulations
Attachment A - Glossary
Attachment B - Sample Exposure Control Plan
Attachment C - Sample Respiratory Protection Program