![Back to [Safety] Basics at
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Michael B. Blayney, Ph.D.
254th National Meeting of the American Chemical
Society | Washington, DC
August 21, 2017](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/170821acspresentation-170903204511/85/Back-to-Safety-Basics-at-Northwestern-University-1-320.jpg)
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- 1. Back to [Safety] Basics at Northwestern University Michael B. Blayney, Ph.D. 254th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society | Washington, DC August 21, 2017
- 2. Outline of Topics 1) A brief introduction to Research @ Northwestern 2) Resetting our research safety program—a shared experience-–August 2012 until Now 3) Challenges in higher education-- personal thoughts 4) Recommendations for improving research safety
- 4. Northwestern Science Photo circa 1940’s Chemistry Professor L. Carroll King and a classroom demonstration 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 6. Research Safety The Office for Research Safety manages approximately 570 Principal Investigators and 4,000 lab personnel across three major schools—medical, arts & sciences, and engineering 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 7. Our Back-to-Basics Approach 1) Aggressively clean up historical and legacy wastes of all types • Outsourced Labor, Paperwork, Transportation and Disposal to a single ”On Site” contractor 2) Develop an efficient equipment removal & recycling option 3) Provide industrial cleaning services for laboratory fume hoods, chemical storage cabinets, bench tops, sinks and cold rooms 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 8. Our Back to Basics Approach 4) Raise expectations with an improvement in services, waste removal, equipment recycling, fume hood and cabinet cleaning 5) Lower barriers to essential supplies – Personal protective equipment – Waste supplies: containers, bins, funnels, spill pads, etc. – Labels, a lot of labels--that get used – Reliable, helpful & well trained Research Safety staff 6) Ensure mandatory (and relevant) training 7) Hold people accountable, nicely with effect 8) Train with your local first responders annually 9) Add value and quality to science 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 9. Key Elements to Success 1) Institutional Commitment 2) Leadership 3) Energy to do the work 4) Resources 5) Renewal 6) Preparing those who come next 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 10. Rebuilding a Neglected Program 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 11. Historical Wastes 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 12. Complicated | Expensive ! Isopropyl ether 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 13. Measuring Progress The Great Clean-Up 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 14. Removing Legacy Technology 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 15. Raising our Standards WEARING SHORTS IN THE LABORATORY ALWAYS COMPROMISES YOUR SAFETY Injury is not a prerequisite for excellent science • Help set higher safety standards at Northwestern • Dress appropriately & wear Personal Protective Equipment • Take an extra minute to avoid mishaps & injuries • ORS is always happy to help 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 16. Lowering Barriers Laboratory of Professor Ken Poeppelmeier 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 17. Improving & Requiring Training Ø UC Center for Laboratory Safety Ø Research safety for scientists and not for profit—member owned content and sharing Ø Customizable “Fundamentals Courses” Recognized by other STC schools—three are done Ø Logical End Point is to lower the cost per student to offer the course to the widest audience 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 18. BioRAFT® Implementation 2017-2018 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 19. Necessary Investment (000’s) `` Assume 5% FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Fcst FY18 Budget 806.7$ 806.7$ 806.7$ 806.7$ 806.7$ 2,025.6$ Add'l Support 921.1$ 857.1$ 1,338.5$ 1,074.2$ 1,122.5$ BioRAFT One Time 600.0$ BioRAFT Recurring 225.0$ Total Investment 1,727.8$ 1,663.8$ 2,145.2$ 1,880.9$ 2,529.2$ 2,250.6$ $250.5 $329.9 $449.5 $464.5 $465.2 $488.4 $225.0 $141.5 $125.4 $600.0 $1,443.6 $1,322.3 $1,570.3 $1,414.3 $1,464.0 $1,537.2 $- $500.0 $1,000.0 $1,500.0 $2,000.0 $2,500.0 $3,000.0 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Fcst FY18 Fcst Office for Research Safety Lab Safety & Waste Management Waste Removal Non-recurring Cost BioRaft Recurring Lab Safety Costs 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 20. R² = 0.50909 R² = 0.42589 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Numberofincidentsper100researchers Amountcompensatedper100researchers($) Accident Expenditure Accident Frequency 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 21. Targeting Injuries 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 22. Calculating the ROI of Safety 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 23. Work with our Local Communities 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 24. Purple = University Science Yellow = University Safety Green = Regulatory Agencies Dotted Line= Legal Boundary Research & Safety Interaction Map
- 25. Purple = University Science Yellow = University Safety Green = Regulatory Agencies Dotted Line = Legal Boundary Improved Research & Safety Interaction Map
- 26. Challenges in Higher Education Personal Opinions | Back in the Day 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 27. Problems are Hardly New 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 28. Sometimes Significant Risks 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 29. Sometimes Unbelievable 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 30. Full of Expensive Liability 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 31. Fits and starts still talk about the same problems 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 32. Recommendations 1) Involve safety in the day-to-day operations of science. Look for reasons to facilitate interaction by offering services and supplies. Be as nice and helpful as possible even when it’s challenging. 2) Find and foster good hearted and well trained scientists looking for alternative careers and teach them about laboratory safety. 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 33. Recommendations 3) If not already accomplished, consolidate your radiation safety program to be no larger than it needs to be based on actual use. Invest in laser safety. 4) Decommission as many obsolete & security sensitive items as you can, as soon as you can. 5) Conduct a rigorous assessment between the cost, risk and benefit of a university run hazardous waste program verses an on-site vendor (40 hours per week) 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 34. Recommendations 5) Safety education and instruction is not antithetical to the course curriculum and must be respected by the faculty. Laboratory safety training must be mandatory and should be well done. 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting
- 35. Ether for Anesthesia in the Fridge 8/21/17 Michael ACS Meeting