The document outlines a webinar led by James A. Kaufman focused on the essential components of an effective laboratory safety program, emphasizing safety planning and institutional responsibility for health and safety. Key topics include employee orientation, safety manuals, risk management, guidelines for training, and emergency preparedness. The webinar aims to enhance safety education and practices within laboratory environments.

1. 10 Components of a
Highly Effective Lab
Safety Program
PUTTING SAFETY PROGRAM PLANNING INTO
ACTION.

2. Meet Your Moderator
James Ciccone

3. During this Webinar:
 All lines will be muted.
 Communicate via the questions tab in your
webinar panel.
 Unanswered questions will be responded to
after the webinar.
 Webinar recording and slides will be emailed
to you tomorrow.

4. James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Meet Your Presenter

5. The Professional Organization for Safety
Conscious Scientists and Science Educators
offering:
The Laboratory Safety Institute:
• Seminars & Courses
• Audits, Inspections, & Regulatory Compliance
• Program Development – Six-Point System
• World Safety Conference
• Internships, Post-Doctoral Position

6. Agenda
Overview of Lab Safety Programs
10 Components of an Effective Program
Safety Program Planning
Q&A

7. What is a Safety Program?
A Planned Group of
ACTIVITIES
FUNCTIONS
PRACTICES
Which Occur Regularly To Address
Your Health and Safety Needs

10. Improving Safety Programs
Starting from Scratch
Highly Developed and
Effective
Good Better Best

11. Improving Safety Programs
“Safety is a
Judgment about the
Acceptability of
Risk” …
Wm. Lowrance

14. Agenda
Overview of Lab Safety Programs
10 Components of an Effective Program
Safety Program Planning
Q&A

15. 1. New Employee Orientation
• Day One
• Immediate Supervisor
• The Interview
• The Ad

16. • Written Policies
• Readily Accessible
• Review at Least Annually
• Enforced!
• Rules
2. Safety Manual

17. • Meets Regularly
• Rotating Membership
• Everyone Participates
• Central Safety
Committee Model
3. Safety Committee

18. • Signed by Students and
Employees
• The Four Critical Parts (Read,
Understood, Agree, and Realize)
• Provide the Cover Letter
4. Rules Agreement

19. 1. What are the hazards?
2. What are the worst things that could happen?
3. What do I need to do to be prepared?
4. What are the prudent practices, protective facilities, and
protective equipment needed to minimize the risk?
5. Four Simple Questions

21. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR INSTITUTION
AND ITS EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE THAT OUR
EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROTECT AND
PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR
STUDENTS, OUR EMPLOYEES, AND THE
ENVIRONMENT.
6. Safety Policy

22. Management is Responsible for
the Prevention of Injuries
7. Six Principles of Safety
Leadership

23. Management is Responsible for
the Prevention of Injuries
All Accidents Can Be Prevented
7. Six Principles of Safety
Leadership

26. Management is Responsible for the
Prevention of Injuries
All Accidents Can Be Prevented
Training is Essential
7. Six Principles of Safety
Leadership

27. Management is Responsible for the
Prevention of Injuries
All Accidents Can Be Prevented
Training is Essential
All Hazards Can Be Safeguarded
7. Six Principles of Safety
Leadership

28. Management is Responsible for the
Prevention of Injuries
All Accidents Can Be Prevented
Training is Essential
All Hazards Can Be Safeguarded
Safety is Good Business
7. Six Principles of Safety
Leadership

29. Management is Responsible for the Prevention of Injuries
All Accidents Can Be Prevented
Training is Essential
All Hazards Can Be Safeguarded
Safety is Good Business
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment
7. Six Principles of Safety
Leadership

30. • Lots of Opportunities
• Live or Recorded
• Staff Meetings
• Brown Bag Lunch
• Bulletin Board
• Leadership by Example
8. Education & Training

31. Inspect,
Inspect,
Inspect!
9. Laboratory Inspections

34. PLANNING AND
RESPONSE
This Never
Happened Before!
10. Emergencies

35. Planning for Emergencies
TYPE PREPARATION RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

36. TYPE TYPE TYPE
1. Cuts 8. Severe Weather 15. Physical
2. Burns 9. Nature 16. Mechanical
3. Spills 10. Explosions 17. Bio/Rad Release
4. Fires 11. Animal Bite 18. Terrorism
5. Electric Shock 12. Poisoning 19. British Invasion*
6. Slips, Trips, Falls 13. Allergic Reaction 20. Spouse/Significant
Other
7. Medical 14. Utility Failure 21. Amy Bishop
Planning for Emergencies

38. 3 Steps to be Prepared
1. Talk … $
2. Write
3. Practice

39. Agenda
Overview of Lab Safety Programs
10 Components of an Effective Program
Safety Program Planning
Q&A

40. Safety Program
Planning

41. Effective Safety Programs
• Caring
• Integration
• Rewards
• Repetition
• Participation

42. Student, Faculty & Administrator
Involvement

43. Employee & Management
Involvement

44. NO LESSON
is So Important and No Task So Urgent That We
Cannot Take Time to Teach, Learn and Practice
SCIENCE SAFELY
In Conclusion…

45. Make Labs
Safer
Contact:
Dr. James A. Kaufman
President/CEO
45
Make Health,
Safety, and the
Environment
Integral and
Important Parts of
Education, Work,
and Life
192 Worcester Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-1900
jim@labsafetyinstitute.org

46. QUESTIONS?

47. Thank You for Attending!
You Will Receive:
• A recording of this webinar
and a copy of this
presentation
• A link to a short survey
• List of upcoming webinars
and other helpful
resources