Safety Officers
The Waltham PAD Emergency Coordinator.
Josh Foster
Document covering all Emergency related info
Emergency Action Plan
Always evacuate the building when.
You hear the alarm or see the alarm strobes going off.
Used to put out fires
Fire extinguisher
Your contact for when you have an exposure or positive COVID test
Jean Booth
The Waltham PAD Backup Emergency Coordinator
Chad Chamberlin
Document covering all Chemically related info
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Used during an emergency evacuation instead of elevators
Emergency exit stairwells
Fire pull station
All visitors need to use this to sign in and out
The envoy iPad
The Waltham PAD Chemical Hygiene Officer
Jeff Clark
Document covering all Biosafety related info
Biosafety Manual and Exposure Control Plan
Evacuate immediately to this location
The Resilience Rally point in the parking lot
Used to deal with chemical exposures
Safety shower and eyewash stations
The person you should inform when you arrive and leave the site while working after hours
Your supervisor
The Waltham PAD Biosafety Officer
Allison Fleck (transitioning to Josh)
Used to access electronically stored SDSs on your phone
SDS QR codes on every door
When you should use a fire extinguisher
ONLY IF A FIRE IS BLOCKING YOUR MEANS OF EXIT. Don't use an extinguisher to actively fight a fire.
Used to deal with accidental chemical/biological releases.
Spill kits
If a visitor is touring the labs they need these
Proper lab attire
Proper PPE
MA State Biosafety Officer
Josh Foster
A central repository for all emergency procedures posted in the lab
Emergency Red Binder
PASS
Pull the pin, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Distance from the ceiling that needs to remain clear for sprinkler heads
24 Inches
The process you should follow if a regulator shows up on site.
Inform them that they need to sign in, have them sit in the lobby area or, the lunch room, and contact Josh immediately. Don't answer any in-depth questions and don't provide a tour even if they ask.