Amherst College
Environmental Health and Safety Training for the Arts
Campus Emergency Number 542 – 2111
- Ambulance, Fire, Police
- Cell Phone
Non Emergency Number 542 – 2291
Fire Alarms and EvacuationWhen a fire alarm sounds
you must evacuate to a
pre-arranged area away
from the buildingCampus Security Alarms
What is it being used for?
Telephone is better option
Drench Shower/Eyewash Station
- Call 2111
- Remove Clothing
- Flush for 15 minutes
- Do not leave the patient
Medical Emergencies 542 – 2111
- Bleeding
- Unconsciousness
- Unknown situations
- OSHA - Protection of the workers and persons
- EPA - Protection of the Environment
Building and Fire
Housekeeping Practices
- Proper storage and labeling of materials.
- Elimination of Trip and Fall Hazard
- No accumulation of dust and paper
- Keep the area clean
- Best way to avoid citation
Food and Beverages
Not permitted in any facilitywith chemicals, paints, oils etc.
Proper Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment
When using chemicals, thinners...
- No shorts/skirts
- No open toe shoes/sandals
- Safety Glasses – Impact
- Safety Goggles – Chemicals/Liquids
Eye Protection
Chemicals and Hazardous Waste
Must be...
- Capped/Covered
- Labeled
- Contents
- Hazardous Waste
- Hazard
- Secondary Contaminate
Material Safety Data Sheets
Must Know...
- What they are for
- Where they are located
Nothing Goes Down the Drain
Emergency Controls...
- Fume Hoods
- Slot Hoods
- Paint Spray Booth
Respiratory Protection
If respirators are required...
- Medical Exam
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Fit Tests
- Dust Masks
Hazardous Material Response
- Get to a safe Area – 2111
- Tell persons on the way out
- Spill Clean-up
- Personal Injury
Photography and Darkrooms
- Fixers
- Stop baths and Developers
Material Brought into the facility
- Must be approved of by instructor
- Must have MSDS
Sinks – Nothing goes down Drain
Universal Waste
- Batteries
- Computer Monitors
- Light Bulbs ( except incandescent)
Facility Inspectors
Web page – For more information
http://www.amherst.edu/~ehs