CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PLAN
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2010 - 2011
Updated September 2010
Columbus State Community College
Employee Safety Manual
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A.
This document was developed to comply with paragraph (e) of the
referenced OSHA 1910.1450 standard.
B.
A Chemical Hygiene Plan is defined as a written program which sets
forth procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment and work
practices that are capable of protecting employees from the health
hazards presented by hazardous chemicals used in that particular
workplace. Components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan must include
standard operating procedures for safety and health, criteria for the
implementation of control measures, measures to ensure proper
operation of engineering controls, provisions for training and
information dissemination, permitting requirements, provisions for
medical consultation, designation of responsible personnel and
identification of particularly hazardous substances.
C.
The plan is designed to cover the operation of laboratories operated by
Columbus State Community College. Copies of this plan will be
maintained on file in the departmental offices of the involved areas, by
the Chairperson of the department, in the office of the Chemical
Hygiene Officer, in the prep-rooms of the laboratories regulated by this
plan, in the Public Safety Office, in the office of the Human Resources
Department and in the Education Resources Center.
D.
All laboratory personnel and laboratory instructors must know and
follow the procedures outlined in this plan. The departments affected
by this plan will conduct an annual seminar on the contents of the
Chemical Hygiene Plan. All new employees will be provided with an
orientation program that is relevant to their particular areas of
employment. All operations performed in the laboratory must be
planned and executed in accordance with the following procedures. In
addition, each employee is expected to develop safe personal
chemical hygiene habits aimed at the reduction of chemical exposures
to themselves and co-workers. Failure to comply with the intent of the
Chemical Hygiene Plan may result in disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal.
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E.
The departments regulated by this policy in cooperation with
appropriate college personnel will maintain the facilities and
procedures employed in the laboratories compatible with current
knowledge and regulations in laboratory safety.
F.
This Chemical Hygiene Plan will be reviewed, evaluated and updated
at least annually by Stephen Trundy in Public Safety and Christopher
Keller in the Physical Sciences Department and shall be readily
available to employees, their representatives, and any representative
of the Assistant Secretary of Labor or OSHA.
Stephen Trundy in Public Safety is designated as the College’s
Chemical Hygiene Officer.
G.
The following laboratories are governed by this policy:
Union Hall (UN)
323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 418, 419, 420, 422, 426, 427,
428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433
Nestor Hall (NH)
330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 340, 341, 344, 345, 346, 347
Franklin Hall (FR)
306, 307, 308A, 317, 329
Center for Technology and Learning (TL)
219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 345, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353
384 North Sixth Street (VT)
114, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 122A, 128
Dublin Center (DB)
027
Westerville #2 (WV2)
209, 215, 216
Tolles Center (TC)
306, 308
Delaware Campus (MO)
215, 216, 217, 218
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section and Title
Page
Forward
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Table of Contents
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1.0
2.0
3.0
Standard Operation Procedures for Laboratory
Chemicals
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1.1
Chemical Procurement
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1.2
Chemical Storage
13-7
1.3
Chemical Handling
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1.4
Laboratory Equipment and Glassware
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1.5
Personal Protective Equipment
13-11
1.6
Personal Work Practices
13-12
1.7
Labeling
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Criteria for Implementation of Control Measures
13-13
2.1
Air Sampling
13-13
2.2
Housekeeping
13-14
2.3
Safety and Emergency Equipment
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Engineering Controls
13-15
3.1
Intent
13-15
3.2
Modification
13-16
3.3
Improper Function
13-16
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3.4
4.0
5.0
Usage
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3.4.1
Local Exhaust Ventilation
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3.4.2
Laboratory Hoods
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3.4.3
Cold Rooms and Warm Rooms
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3.4.4
Storage Cabinets
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Employee Information and Training
13-18
4.1
Hazard Information
13-18
4.2
Forms
13-18
4.3
Training
13-18
Prior Approval for Laboratory Activities
13-19
5.1
Permit System
13-19
5.1.1 Off-Hours Work Practices
13-19
5.1.2 Sole Occupancy
13-19
5.1.3 Hazardous Work
13-20
5.1.4 Unattended Operations
13-20
6.0
Medical Consultations and Examinations
13-20
7.0
Chemical Hygiene Responsibilities
13-21
7.1
Chairperson
13-21
7.2
Chemical Hygiene Officer
13-21
7.3
Laboratory Workers
13-22
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8.0
Special Preparations
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8.1
Working with Allergens and Embryotoxins
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8.2
Working with Chemicals of Moderate,
Chronic, or High Acute Toxicity
13-23
8.3
Working with Chemicals of High
Chronic Toxicity
13-24
8.4
Working with Biologicals (Animals) and
Chemicals of High Chronic Toxicity
13-24
8.5
Working with Highly Reactive Materials:
Pyrophoric Substances
13-24
8.5.1 Storage
13-25
8.5.2 Transfer
13-26
8.5.3 Spill
13-27
8.5.4 Disposal
13-27
Working with Highly Reactive Materials:
Water-Reactive Substances
13-27
8.6.1 Storage
13-28
8.6.2 Transfer
13-28
8.6.3 Disposal
13-28
8.6
9.0
Recordkeeping
13-28
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APPENDICES
A:
Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Equipment Checklist
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B:
Chemical Resistance of Common Glove Materials
13-32
C:
New Chemical Purchasing Request
13-35
D:
Chemical Hazard Audit Sheet
13-37
E:
Air Sampling Data Record
13-39
F:
New Employee Chemical Hygiene Orientation and
Training Checklist
13-41
G:
Transfer Chemical Hygiene Training Checklist
13-43
H:
New Chemical Training Checklist
13-45
I:
Chemical Hygiene Permit
13-47
J:
OSHA Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
Standard Compliance Checklist
13-49
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1.0
Standard Operating Procedures for Laboratory Chemicals
1.1
Chemical Procurement
1.1.1 The decision to procure a chemical shall be a commitment to
handle and use the chemical properly from initial receipt through
ultimate disposal.
1.1.2 Requests for procurement of new chemicals shall be submitted to
the Chemical Hygiene Officer for approval. The form entitled “New
Chemical Purchasing Request”, Appendix C of this plan, shall be
used for this purpose. Information on proper handling, storage and
disposal shall be known to all involved personnel prior to the
procurement of the chemical. Chemicals utilized in the laboratory
shall be those which are appropriate for the ventilation system.
1.1.3 All chemicals shall be received in the Preproom or Chemical
Storage location appropriate for the discipline, presently:
Anatomy and Physiology: UN 324
Biology (NH and TL) and Microbiology: NH 346
CHEM 171, 172, 173, and 290 : NH 334
CHEM 100, 111, 112, 113, 254, and 255: TL 351
Natural Science in NH: NH 331
Physics, Geology and Natural Science in TL: TL 222
All laboratory courses at the Dublin site: DB 027
All laboratory courses at the Westerville site: WV2 215
All laboratory courses at the Delaware Campus: MO 217
1.1.4 Personnel who receive chemical shipments shall be knowledgeable
in the proper procedures for receipt. Chemical containers shall not
be accepted without packaging in accord with all appropriate
regulations, appropriate labeling, and accompanying material safety
data sheets (or their electronic equivalents). All chemical
shipments should be dated when received and opened.
1.2
Chemical Storage
1.2.1 Received chemicals shall be immediately moved to the designated
storage area. Large glass containers shall be placed in carrying
containers or shipping containers during transportation.
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1.2.2 The storage area shall be well-illuminated, with all storage
maintained below eye level. Large bottles shall be stored no more
than two feet from ground level.
1.2.3 Chemicals shall be segregated by hazard classification and
compatibility in a well-identified area, with local exhaust ventilation.
1.2.4 Mineral acids should be separated from flammable and combustible
materials. Separation is defined by NFPA 49 as “storage within the
fire area but separated by as much space as practicable or by
intervening storage from incompatible materials.”
1.2.5 Acid-resistant trays or appropriate acid-resistant materials shall be
placed under bottles of mineral acids.
1.2.6 Acid-sensitive materials such as cyanides and sulfides shall be
separated from acids or protected from contact with acids.
1.2.7 Highly toxic chemicals shall be stored in unbreakable secondary
containers.
1.2.8 The storage area shall not be used as a preparation or repackaging
area.
1.2.9 The storage area shall be accessible during normal working hours.
The storage area is under the control of the Laboratory
Coordinator.
1.2.10 When chemicals are taken from the storage area for transportation
to other locations, they shall be placed in an approved outside
container or transport bucket.
1.2.11 Storage of chemicals at the lab bench or other work areas shall be
limited to those amounts necessary for one operation or task. The
container size shall be the minimum convenient. The amounts of
chemicals at the lab bench shall be as small as practical.
Chemicals in the workplace shall not be exposed to direct sunlight
or heat for extended periods of time.
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1.2.12 Stored chemicals shall be examined at least annually for
replacement, deterioration and container integrity by the Lab
Coordinator and the Chemical Hygiene Officer. The inspection
should determine whether any corrosion, deterioration or damage
has occurred to the storage facility as a result of leaking chemicals.
1.2.13 Periodic inventories of chemicals inside and outside the storage
area shall be conducted by the Lab Coordinator or assigned lab
staff. The Lab Coordinator shall provide an inventory of all
chemicals stored in laboratories to the departmental Chairperson.
Items that are no longer needed shall be properly discarded
according to both departmental and College policy or returned to
the storage area.
1.3
Chemical Handling
Each laboratory employee with the training, education and resources
provided by their supervisor, shall develop and implement work habits
consistent with this Chemical Hygiene Plan to minimize personal and coworker exposure to the chemicals in the laboratory. Based on the
realization that all chemicals inherently present hazards in certain
conditions, exposure to all chemicals shall be minimized. General
precautions which shall be followed for the handling and use of all
chemicals are:
1.3.1 Skin contact with all chemicals shall be avoided.
1.3.2 All employees shall wash all areas of exposed skin prior to leaving
the laboratory.
1.3.3 Mouth suction for pipetting or starting a siphon is prohibited.
1.3.4 Eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing or application of cosmetics
in areas where laboratory chemicals are present is prohibited.
These areas have been posted. Hands shall be thoroughly washed
prior to performing these activities.
1.3.5 Storage, handling, and consumption of food or beverages shall not
occur in storage areas or refrigerators. Glassware and utensils
used for laboratory operations shall not be used for food or
beverage preparation or consumption.
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1.3.6 Risk determinations shall be conservative in nature.
1.3.7 Any chemical mixture shall be assumed to be as toxic as its most
toxic component.
1.3.8 Substances of unknown toxicity shall be assumed to be toxic, and
handled accordingly.
1.3.9 Laboratory employees shall be familiar with the symptoms of
exposure for the chemicals with which they work (as listed on the
MSDS Forms or their electronic equivalents) and the precautions
necessary to prevent exposure.
1.3.10 The intent and procedures of this Chemical Hygiene Plan shall be
continuously adhered to.
1.3.11 In all cases of chemical exposure, neither the Permissible Exposure
Limits (PELs) of OSHA or the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) of the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH) shall be exceeded.
1.3.12 The engineering controls and safety equipment in the laboratory
shall be utilized and inspected in accordance with Appendix A of
this plan.
1.3.13 Specific precautions based on the toxicological characteristics of
individual chemicals shall be implemented as deemed necessary
by the Chemical Hygiene Officer (see 7.2). These special
precautions are listed in Section 8.0.
1.4
Laboratory Equipment and Glassware
Each employee shall keep the work area clean and uncluttered. All
chemicals and equipment shall be properly labeled in accordance with
Section 1.7. At the completion of each work day or operation, the work
area shall be thoroughly cleaned and all equipment properly cleaned and
stored. In addition, the following procedures shall apply to the use of
laboratory equipment:
1.4.1 All laboratory equipment shall be used only for its intended
purpose.
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1.4.2 All glassware will be handled and stored with care to minimize
breakage; all broken glassware will be immediately disposed of in
the broken glass container.
1.4.3 All evacuated glass apparatus shall be shielded in chemical fume
hoods to contain chemicals and glass fragments should implosion
occur.
1.4.4 Labels shall be attached to all transfer chemical containers,
identifying the contents.
1.4.5 Waste receptacles shall be identified for their intended use.
1.4.6 All laboratory equipment shall be inspected on a periodic basis as
specified in Appendix A, and replaced or repaired as necessary.
1.5
Personal Protective Equipment
1.5.1 Whenever chemicals are in use in a laboratory or a preproom,
safety goggles meeting ANSI Z87.1 are required for both
employees and visitors. The use of contact lenses by laboratory
personnel is discouraged.
1.5.2 Chemical goggles and/or a full face shield shall be worn during
chemical transfer and handling operations as procedures dictate.
1.5.3 Sandals, shoes that have open toes and/or open heels and canvas
shoes may not be worn in the laboratories. Persons without
appropriate footwear are required to wear shoe covers while in the
laboratories.
1.5.4 Shorts may not be worn in wet chemical laboratories. Dismissal
from labs and chemical preparation areas shall occur for
inappropriate dress. Lab coats are provided and must be worn by
all employees when they are working with chemicals in the
laboratory. Laboratory coats will be laundered on a periodic basis
by the College, not to exceed quarterly. Laboratory coats shall be
removed immediately upon discovery of significant contamination.
Employees must turn in their lab coats and keys when they
terminate employment at CSCC.
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1.5.5 Appropriate chemical-resistant gloves (based on the Table in
Appendix B) shall be worn at all times when there may be skin
contact with chemicals. Damaged or deteriorated gloves will be
immediately replaced. Gloves shall be washed prior to removal
from the hands.
1.5.6 Thermal-resistant gloves shall be worn for operation involving the
handling of heated materials and exothermic reaction vessels.
Thermal-resistant gloves shall be non-asbestos and shall be
replaced when damaged or deteriorated.
1.6
Personal Work Practices
1.6.1 Teaching Assistants must ensure that all who work in their area
know and follow the rules and procedures established in this plan.
1.6.2 All employees shall remain vigilant to unsafe practices and
conditions in the laboratory and shall immediately report such
practices and/or conditions to the Laboratory Coordinator. The
Laboratory Coordinator must correct unsafe practices and/or
conditions promptly.
1.6.3 Long hair and loose-fitting clothing shall be confined close to the
body to avoid being caught on fire or caught in moving
machine/equipment parts.
1.6.4 Use only those chemicals appropriate for the ventilation system.
Volatile chemicals shall only be handled in chemical fume hoods.
1.6.5 Avoid unnecessary exposure to all chemicals by any route.
1.6.6 Do not smell or taste any chemicals.
1.6.7 Encourage safe work practices of co-workers by setting the proper
example. Professional behavior is expected at all times while
working in the laboratories.
1.6.8 Seek information and advice from knowledgeable persons,
standards and codes about hazards present in the laboratory. Plan
operations, equipment and protective measures accordingly.
1.6.9 Use engineering controls in accordance with Section 3.0.
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1.6.10 Inspect personal protective equipment prior to use and wear
appropriate protective equipment as procedures dictate and when
necessary to avoid exposure.
1.7
Labeling
1.7.1 All containers in the laboratory shall be labeled. This includes
chemical containers and waste containers. The label shall be
informative and durable, and at a minimum, will identify contents,
source, date of acquisition or first transfer, storage location and
indication of hazards.
1.7.2 Portable containers shall be labeled by the individual using the
container.
1.7.3 Exemptions for labeling requirements shall be made for small
chemical transfers from a labeled container into a container which
is intended only for the immediate use of the employee who
performed the transfer. Any remaining chemical must be disposed
of properly or labeled.
1.7.4 The labeling program shall be annually inspected by the Chemical
Hygiene Officer to ensure that labels have not been defaced or
removed. The form entitled “Chemical Hazard Audit Checklist”,
Appendix D to this plan, shall be used for this purpose.
2.0
Criteria for Implementation of Control Measures
2.1
Air Sampling
2.1.1 Air sampling for evaluating employee exposure to chemical
substances shall be conducted periodically or as specified by
specific codes or regulations. The Public Safety Department can
mandate air testing, and individual departments will contract for
such services with approved vendors.
2.1.2 Upon addition of new chemicals or changes in control procedures,
additional air sampling will be considered to determine the
exposures. Conduct air sampling if there is reason to believe that
exposure levels for regulated substances that require sampling
routinely exceed the action level, or, in the absence of an action
level, the PEL.
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2.1.3 The results of air sampling studies performed in the laboratory are
maintained and recorded on the form shown in Appendix E of this
plan.
2.2
Housekeeping
2.2.1 Each laboratory worker is directly responsible for the cleanliness of
his or her work space, and jointly responsible for common areas of
the laboratory. Teaching Assistants shall insist on the maintenance
of housekeeping standards.
2.2.2 The following procedures apply to the housekeeping standards of
the laboratory:
2.2.2.1 All spills on lab benches or floors shall be immediately
cleaned and properly disposed of. Large spills will necessitate
contacting the Public Safety Office, who will implement the
Emergency Action Plan per OSHA 1910.38 and 1910.120
2.2.2.2 The lab benches shall be kept clear of equipment and
chemicals except those necessary for the work currently being
performed.
2.2.2.3 The work area shall be cleaned at the end of each operation
and each working day.
2.2.2.4 All apparatus shall be thoroughly cleaned and returned to
storage upon completion of usage.
2.2.2.5 All aisles, exits, fire extinguishing equipment, eyewashes,
safety showers, electrical disconnects and other emergency
equipment shall remain unobstructed.
2.2.2.6
All labels shall face front.
2.2.2.7 Chemical containers shall be clean, properly labeled, and
returned to storage upon completion of usage.
2.2.2.8 All chemical wastes will be disposed of in accordance with
appropriate EPA regulations.
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2.3
Safety and Emergency Equipment
2.3.1 Telephone numbers of emergency personnel, supervisors, and
other workers as deemed appropriate will be posted near
emergency telephones in labs and preprooms. Public Safety (2872525) will maintain after-hours contact information for key
individuals.
2.3.2 All laboratory personnel will be trained in hazardous material
handling and the proper use of fire extinguishers prior to potential
exposure and thereafter will be updated annually. Prior to the
procurement of new chemicals, the Chemical Hygiene Officer shall
verify that existing extinguishers and other emergency equipment
are appropriate for such chemicals.
2.3.2.1 All Faculty teaching laboratory courses will be trained in
hazardous material handling and the proper use of fire
extinguishers.
2.3.3 All employees who might be exposed to chemical splashes shall be
instructed in the location and proper usage of emergency showers
and eyewashes. The eyewash and emergency shower shall be
inspected monthly by Teaching Assistants. These inspections shall
be in accordance with ANSI Z358.1 and the manufacturer’s
specifications. Records shall be maintained in the Public Safety
Office. First Aid Kits shall be inspected and stocked as part of the
emergency equipment inspections.
2.3.4 Location signs for safety and emergency equipment have been
posted.
3.0
Engineering Controls
3.1
Intent
The engineering controls installed in the laboratory are intended to
minimize employee and student exposure to chemical and physical
hazards in the workplace. These controls must be maintained in proper
working order for this goal to be realized. It is the responsibility of each
employee working in the laboratory to learn the location and operation of
all engineering controls located in their work areas.
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3.2
Modification
No modification of engineering controls will occur unless authorized by the
Director of Physical Plant.
3.3
Improper Function
Improper functioning of engineering controls must be reported to the
Chemical Hygiene Officer immediately. The system shall be taken out of
service until proper repairs have been executed.
3.4
Usage
All employees shall follow proper work practices when using the
engineering controls.
3.4.1 Local Exhaust Ventilation
The following procedures shall apply to the use of local exhaust
ventilation:
3.4.1.1
All chemical containers shall be placed as close as
possible to the rear of chemical fume hoods.
3.4.1.2
Clear the screen on the face of the hood prior to
usage. Hoods shall be kept clean and uncluttered. Multiple
operations in a single chemical fume hood shall be avoided.
3.4.1.3
Turn hood fans on when hoods are being used.
Ensure that there is proper lighting when using hoods.
3.4.1.4
After using hoods, operate the fan for an additional
period of time sufficient to clear residual contaminants from
the ductwork.
3.4.1.5
The chemical fume hoods shall be inspected every
twelve months. The face velocity shall be maintained at 100
feet per minute minimum. A record of each inspection shall
be maintained by the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
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3.4.2 Laboratory Hoods
The laboratory chemical fume hoods shall be utilized for all
chemical procedures which might result in the release of hazardous
chemical vapors, or dust, and reactions that are unstable,
flammable, or potentially explosive. As a general rule, a chemical
fume hood shall be used for all chemical procedures involving
substances which are appreciably volatile and have a permissible
exposure limit (PEL) less than 550 ppm.
The following work practices shall apply to the use of hoods:
3.4.2.1
Confirm adequate hood ventilation performance prior
to opening chemical containers inside the hood. An inward
flow of air can be confirmed by holding a Kimwipe or piece of
tissue paper at the face of the hood and observing the
movement of the paper.
3.4.2.2
Keep the sash of the hood closed at all times except
when adjustments within the hood are being made. At these
times, maintain the sash height as low as possible.
3.4.2.3
Storage of chemicals and equipment inside the hood
shall be kept to a minimum.
3.4.2.4
Minimize the interference with the inward flow of air
into the hood.
3.4.2.5
Leave the hood operating when it is not in active use
if hazardous chemicals are contained inside the hood or if it
is uncertain whether adequate general laboratory ventilation
will be maintained when the hood is non-operational.
3.4.2.6
The ventilation system shall be inspected every
twelve months. The chemical fume hood face velocity shall
be maintained at 100 feet per minute minimum. A record of
each inspection shall be maintained by the Chemical
Hygiene Officer.
3.4.2.7
The hood shall not be used as a means of disposal
for volatile chemicals.
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3.4.3 Cold Rooms and Warm Rooms
The Teaching Assistant in each area regulated by this Chemical
Hygiene Plan is required to submit emergency contingency plans
for the storage of temperature sensitive chemicals to both the
Public Safety Office and to the Chemical Hygiene Officer. In the
event of a power outage lasting more than 30 minutes, Teaching
Assistants will be responsible for implementing procedures to
ensure that temperature sensitive chemicals remain stable
according to the procedures they have filed.
3.4.4 Storage Cabinets
Storage cabinets for flammable and hazardous chemicals will be
ventilated as needed.
4.0
Employee Information and Training
4.1
Hazard Information
All employees will be apprised of the hazards presented by the chemicals
in use in the laboratory. Each employee shall receive training at the time
of initial assignment to the laboratory, prior to assignments involving new
exposure situations and at a regular interval as determined by the
Chemical Hygiene Officer.
4.2
Forms
The forms in Appendices F-H entitled “New Employee Chemical Hygiene
Orientation and Training Checklist”, “Transfer Chemical Hygiene
Checklist” and “New Chemical Training Checklist” shall be used for these
purposes.
4.3
Training
This training shall include methods of detecting the presence of a
hazardous chemical, physical and health hazards of chemicals in the lab,
and measures employees can take to protect themselves from these
hazards. The training shall present the details of the Chemical Hygiene
Plan and shall include:
4.3.1 The contents of the OSHA laboratory standard, and its appendices.
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4.3.2 The location and availability of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
4.3.3 The permissible exposure limits for OSHA regulated substances or
recommended exposure values for other hazardous chemicals not
regulated by OSHA which are present in the laboratory.
4.3.4 Signs and symptoms associated with exposure to chemicals
present in the laboratory.
4.3.5 Location and availability of reference material on chemical hygiene.
4.3.6 Training shall be coordinated by the Human Resources
Department.
5.0
Prior Approval of Laboratory Activities
5.1
Permit System
A permit system shall be used for laboratory activities which present
specific, foreseeable hazards to employees. These activities include offhours work, sole occupancy of building, hazardous operation and
unattended operations. The permit entitled “Chemical Hygiene Permit” is
included in Appendix I to this plan and shall be executed prior to the
performance of these activities.
5.1.1 Off-Hours Work Procedures
Laboratory personnel are not permitted to perform laboratory work
after 10:00 PM, except when permitted by the Chairperson of the
department or the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
5.1.2 Sole Occupancy
At no time shall work be performed in the laboratory when the only
person in the building is the laboratory person performing the work.
Under approved conditions, cross-checks, periodic Public Safety
Officer checks, or other measures may be taken when permitted.
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5.1.3 Hazardous Work
All hazardous operations are to be performed during a time when at
least two personnel are present in the laboratory. At no time shall a
laboratory worker, while alone in the laboratory, perform work which
is considered hazardous. The determination of hazardous
operations shall be made by the Laboratory Coordinator.
5.1.4 Unattended Operations
When laboratory operations are performed which will be
unattended by laboratory personnel (continuous operations,
overnight reactions, etc.) the following procedures will be
employed:
5.1.4.1
The permit system shall be utilized.
5.1.4.2
The Laboratory Coordinator will review work
procedures to ensure for the safe completion of the
operation.
5.1.4.3
An appropriate sign will be posted at the site of
operation and on the outside door of the involved laboratory.
5.1.4.4
The overhead lights in the laboratory will be left on.
5.1.4.5
Precautions shall be made for the interruption of utility
service during the unattended operation (loss of water
pressure, electricity, etc.).
5.1.4.6
The person responsible for the operation will return to
the laboratory at the conclusion of the operation to assist in
the dismantling of the apparatus.
6.0
Medical Consultations and Examinations
6.1
An opportunity to receive medical attention is available to all employees
who work with hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. The opportunity for
medical attention will be made available to employees under the following
circumstances:
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6.1.1 Whenever an employee develops signs or symptoms associated
with a hazardous chemical to which the employee may have been
exposed in the laboratory.
6.1.2 Medical surveillance program will be established where exposure
monitoring reveals an exposure level above the action level for an
OSHA regulated substance for which there is exposure monitoring
and medical surveillance requirements, and/or
6.1.3 Whenever an event takes place in the laboratory such as a spill,
leak, explosion or other occurrence resulting in the likelihood of a
hazardous exposure, the employee will be provided opportunity for
medical consultation for the purpose of determining the need for
medical examination.
6.2
These medical consultations and examinations shall be provided without
cost to the employees, without loss of pay, and at a reasonable time and
place.
6.3
These medical consultations and examinations shall be administered by or
under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. A current list of
available physicians is maintained by the Human Resources Department.
Employees seeking medical consultations should request the listing from
the Human Resources Department.
7.0
Chemical Hygiene Responsibilities
7.1
Chairperson
The Chairperson of the area affected has the ultimate responsibility for
chemical hygiene throughout the laboratory and, with the assistance of
other program administrators, will provide continued support for chemical
hygiene.
7.2
Chemical Hygiene Officer
The Chemical Hygiene Officer shall:
7.2.1 Work with administrators and other employees to develop and
implement appropriate chemical hygiene policies and practices.
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7.2.2 Monitor procurement and use of new laboratory chemicals,
including determining that facilities and training levels are adequate
for the chemicals in use.
7.2.3 Perform ongoing chemical hygiene and housekeeping inspections
including inspections of emergency equipment and will inform
Public Safety of all emergency equipment failures.
7.2.4 Help Teaching Assistants and Faculty develop precautions and
adequate facilities.
7.2.5 Maintain current knowledge concerning legal requirements of
regulated substances in the laboratory.
7.2.6 Review and improve the Chemical Hygiene Plan on an annual
basis.
7.2.7 Determine the proper level of personal protective equipment,
ensure that such protective equipment is available and in working
order.
7.2.8 Ensure that appropriate training has been provided to employees
and that appropriate training records are kept.
7.2.9 Monitor the waste disposal program in all departmental laboratories
and ensure that waste disposal is handled according to OSHA,
EPA, and College procedures.
7.3
Laboratory Workers
The laboratory workers are individually responsible for:
7.3.1 Planning and conducting each laboratory operation in accordance
with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
7.3.2 Developing good personal chemical hygiene habits.
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8.0
Special Precautions
When laboratory procedures change to require the use of additional
classifications of chemicals (allergens, embryotoxins, carcinogens,
pyrophorics, etc), additional special precautions shall be implemented as
deemed necessary by the Chemical Hygiene Officer. The Chemical
Hygiene Officer will make a reasonable effort to minimize the use of these
categories of chemicals; laboratory activities requiring their use will be
reviewed and eliminated whenever possible. Alternate chemicals should
be substituted whenever possible. The Faculty will assist in substituting
laboratories that do not require such chemicals. The permit system shall
be utilized for all special activities. All questions regarding the use of the
permit system should be addressed to the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
8.1
Working with Allergens and Embyrotoxins (special precautions)
8.1.1 Suitable gloves to prevent hand contact shall be worn when
exposed to allergens or substances of unknown allergen activity.
8.1.2 Women of child-bearing age will handle embryotoxins only in a
hood with confirmed satisfactory performance and will use
protective equipment to prevent skin contact as prescribed by the
Teaching Assistant and Chemical Hygiene Officer.
8.1.3 Embyrotoxins will be stored in adequately ventilated areas in
unbreakable secondary containers.
8.1.4 The Teaching Assistant and Chemical Hygiene Officer will be
notified of spills and other exposure incidents. A physician will be
consulted when appropriate.
8.2
Working with Chemicals of Moderate Chronic or High Acute Toxicity
(special precautions)
8.2.1 The chemicals shall be labeled with special warning signs.
8.2.2 Gloves and long sleeves shall be worn. Hands and arms will be
washed immediately after working with these chemicals.
8.2.3 Two people will always be present during work with these
chemicals.
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8.3
Working with Chemicals of High Chronic Toxicity (special
precautions)
8.3.1 All transfer and work with these substances shall be in a
designated area.
8.3.2 Approval of the Teaching Assistant will be obtained before use.
8.3.3 Any contaminated equipment or glassware will be decontaminated
in the hood before removing them from the designated area.
8.3.4 For powders, a wet mop will be used for cleanup, and all materials
used will be disposed of as hazardous waste.
8.3.5 The designated area will be marked with warning signs while the
work is being conducted.
8.3.6 Containers will be stored in a ventilated, limited access area in
labeled, unbreakable, chemically resistant, secondary containers.
8.4
Working with Biologicals (Animals) and Chemicals of High Chronic
Toxicity (special precautions)
8.4.1 Large scale studies will not be permitted. Special precautions
approved by the Chemical Hygiene Officer will be followed and
approved by the Chairperson.
8.4.2 The substance being tested will be administered by injection or
lavage and not by diet.
8.4.3 Plastic or rubber gloves and fully buttoned lab coats will be worn
while working with live animals.
8.5
Working with Highly Reactive Materials: Pyrophoric Substances
(special precautions)
Pyrophoric materials are liquids (such as some organometallics) or solids
(such as Phosphorus) which ignite spontaneously on contact with air.
These chemicals react with oxygen in the air, moisture in the air, or both.
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Training is the key to safely working safely with these materials. Those
using pyrophoric materials must be proficient in their handling and must
not work with these materials alone or during off hours.
Read the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and technical
bulletins to understand how to mitigate hazards. The MSDS should be
reviewed before using an unfamiliar chemical and periodically as a
reminder.
Know the location of the eyewash, shower, fire extinguishers, fire alarm
pulls, and emergency exits.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Use a noncombustible lab coat, goggles / face shield, and gloves.
Always minimize the quantities of pyrophoric chemicals stored in the
laboratory.
Be especially vigilant when working with tertiary-butyl lithium, which is
extremely pyrophoric.
8.5.1 Storage
Pyrophoric materials should be stored under an atmosphere of inert gas or
kerosene, as appropriate. Ensure that sufficient protective solvent, oil,
kerosene, or inert gas remains in the container while the material is
stored.
Do not store pyrophoric materials with flammable materials or in a
flammable-liquids storage cabinet. A nitrogen-filled dessicator is a
suitable storage location.
Store these materials away from sources of ignition.
If pyrophoric materials are received in specially designed containers (such
as Sure/Seal™ bottles), ensure that the integrity of the original container is
maintained in use and storage.
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8.5.2 Transfer
Designate a chemical fume hood for hazardous work. Remove all excess
and nonessential chemicals and equipment from the fume hood where
pyrophoric materials will be used. Keep all combustible materials,
including paper towels and Kimwipes, away from pyrophoric reagents.
Transfer pyrophoric materials with a glass syringe. After flushing the
syringe with inert gas, depress the plunger and insert the syringe into the
Sure/Seal™ bottle with the tip of the needle below the level of the liquid.
Secure the syringe so if the plunger blows out of the body, the contents
will not impact anyone (aim it toward the back of the hood).
Insert a needle from an inert gas source carefully keeping the tip of the
needle above the level of the liquid.
Gently open the inert gas flow control valve to slowly add inert gas into the
Sure/Seal™ bottle. This will allow the liquid to slowly fill the syringe
(pulling the plunger causes gas bubbles). It is better to do multiple
transfers of small volumes than attempt to handle larger quantities.
Let inert gas pressure push the plunger to reduce bubbles. Excess
chemical and entrained bubbles mat then be forced back into the reagent
bottle.
The desired volume of reagent in the syringe should then be transferred to
the reaction apparatus.
Never return excess material to the original container. Small amounts of
impurities may be introduced into the container and cause a fire or
explosion.
Failure to follow proper handling procedures can result in fire or explosion,
leading to serious injuries/death or significant damage to facilities. Good
technical guidance can be found in Aldrich Technical Bulletins AL-134 and
AL-164.
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8.5.3 Spill
Powdered lime should be used to completely smother and cover any spill.
8.5.4 Disposal
Unused or unwanted pyrophoric materials must be destroyed by
transferring the material to an appropriate reaction flask for hydrolysis
and/or neutralization, with adequate cooling.
A container with a residue of pyrophoric materials should never be left
open to the atmosphere. The essentially empty container should be
rinsed three times with an inert dry solvent; this rinse solvent must also be
neutralized or hydrolyzed. The rinse solvent must be added to and
removed from the container under an inert atmosphere.
8.6
Working with Highly Reactive Materials: Water-Reactive Substances
(special precautions)
Water-reactive materials are liquids and solids (such as Sodium,
Potassium, Calcium, and Lithium metals) which ignite or release gas on
contact with water.
Training is the key to safely working safely with these materials. Those
using highly water-reactive materials must be proficient in their handling
and must not work with these materials alone or during off hours.
Read the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and technical
bulletins to understand how to mitigate hazards. The MSDS should be
reviewed before using an unfamiliar chemical and periodically as a
reminder.
Know the location of the eyewash, shower, fire extinguishers, fire alarm
pulls, and emergency exits.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Use a noncombustible lab coat, goggles / face shield, and gloves.
Always minimize the quantities of water-reactive chemicals stored in the
laboratory.
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8.6.1 Storage
Water-reactive materials should be stored under an atmosphere of inert
gas or kerosene, as appropriate. Ensure that sufficient protective solvent,
oil, kerosene, or inert gas remains in the container while the material is
stored.
Store these materials away from sources of ignition.
8.6.2 Transfer
Designate a chemical fume hood for hazardous work. Remove all excess
and non-essential chemicals and equipment from the chemical fume hood
where water-reactive chemicals will be used. Keep all combustible
materials, including paper towels and Kimwipes, away from water-reactive
reagents.
Small quantities of water-reactive material may be cut and handled with
tweezers. The material is then transferred to the reaction apparatus.
8.6.3 Disposal
Unused or unwanted water-reactive materials must be destroyed by
transferring to an appropriate reaction flask for hydrolysis and/or
neutralization, with adequate cooling.
9.0
Recordkeeping
9.1
Accident investigations will be conducted by the Public Safety
Department.
9.2
Accident reports will be written, submitted to the Chemical Hygiene
Officer, the Public Safety Officer, the Chairperson of the affected
department, and retained for one year or as long as determined necessary
by the Public Safety Department.
9.3
Exposure records for hazardous chemicals and harmful physical agents
will be maintained for 30 years per 29 CFR 1910.20.
Updated September 2010
APPENDICES
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX A
Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Equipment
Checklist
Updated September 2010
Columbus State Community College
Emergency Preparedness & Prevention Equipment Checklist
Department:_______________________________________________
Form to be completed monthly and submitted quarterly
quarter __________________ year ________
Checklist Item
month month month month month
1
2
3
4
5
Date:
Are any containers leaking?
Are containers closed?
Are containers properly labeled? (Including date)
Are spill control kits complete/stocked properly?
(Including proper location)
Are Emergency Communications Devices working
properly?
Are emergency alarms working properly?
Are eyewash and showers working properly?
Tagged?
Is the area clean?
Are the fire extinguishers fully charged and in their proper
locations? (Class ABC & Class D)
Are exhaust hood(s) functioning properly? (On?)
(List)
Explain any problems and any remedial action taken?
(See below)
Inspector’s Name
Inspection Time
Date: ________________
Action Taken: ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________
Action Taken: ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________
Action Taken: ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________
Action Taken: ________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Follow-up: Safety Coordinator ______________________ Manager _______________________
NOTE: Check all areas that are applicable to your area. Problems that are not corrected
immediately should be reported to Public Safety at ext. 2525.
Completed form shall be kept on file in the departmental offices.
Form Required under OAC 3745-65-33. Revised June, 2007.
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX B
Chemical Resistance of Common Glove Materials
Updated September 2010
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF COMMON GLOVE MATERIALS
CHEMICAL
NATURAL
RUBBER
G
E
G
P
G
NEOPRENE
NITRILE
VINYL
G
E
G
G
E
E
E
G
E
G
E
F
F
E
Aniline
Benzaldehyde
Benzenea
Benzyl chloridea
Bromine
F
F
P
F
G
G
F
F
P
G
E
E
G
G
-
G
G
F
P
G
Butane
Butyraldehyde
Calcium hypochlorite
Carbon disulfide
Carbon tetrachloridea
P
P
P
P
P
E
G
G
P
F
G
G
G
P
G
G
F
F
Chlorine
Chloroacetone
Chloroforma
Chromic acid
Cyclohexane
G
F
P
P
F
G
E
F
F
E
G
F
-
G
P
P
E
P
Dibenzyl ether
Dibutyl phthalate
Diethanolamine
Diethyl ether
Dimethyl sulfoxideb
F
F
F
F
-
G
G
E
G
-
E
-
P
P
E
P
-
Ethyl acetate
Ethylene dichloridea
Ethylene glycol
Ethylene trichloridea
Fluorine
F
P
G
P
G
G
F
G
P
G
G
G
E
-
F
P
E
P
G
Formaldehyde
Formic acid
Glycerol
Hexane
Hydrobromic acid (40%)
G
G
G
P
G
E
E
G
E
E
E
E
E
-
E
E
E
P
E
Hydrocholoric acid (Conc)
Hydrofluoric acid (30%)
Hydrogen peroxide
Iodine
Methylamine
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
E
E
E
E
G
E
Methyl cellosolve
Methyl chloridea
Methyl ethyl ketone
Methylene chloridea
Monoethanolamine
F
P
F
F
F
E
E
G
F
E
G
G
-
P
P
P
F
E
Acetaldehyde
Acetic acid
Acetone
Acrylonitrile
Ammonium hydroxide (sat)
Updated September 2010
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF COMMON GLOVE MATERIALS
CHEMICAL
NATURAL
RUBBER
F
G
P
F
G
NEOPRENE
NITRILE
VINYL
E
G
P
G
E
E
P
F
-
E
G
G
E
E
Phosphoric acid
Potassium hydroxide (Sat)
Propylene dichloridea
Sodium hydroxide
Sodium hypochlorite
G
G
P
G
G
E
G
F
F
P
G
G
F
E
E
P
E
G
Sulfuric acid (Conc)
Toluenea
Trichloroethylenea
Tricresylphosphate
Triethanolamine
Trinitrotoluene
G
P
P
P
F
P
G
F
F
F
E
E
F
G
G
E
-
G
F
F
F
E
P
Morpholine
Naphthalenea
Nitric acid (Conc)
Perchloric acid
Phenol
(E=Excellent, G =good, F=Fair, P=Poor)
a
Aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons will attack all types of natural and synthetic
glove materials. Should swelling occur, the user should change to new gloves and
dispose of the damaged gloves.
b
No data on the resistance of natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile rubber, or vinyl materials to
dimethyl sulfoxide are available; the manufacturer of the substance recommends the use
of butyl rubber gloves.
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX C
New Chemical Purchasing Request
Updated September 2010
NEW CHEMICAL PURCHASING REQUEST
No:
Date:
1.
Requesting Area: ___________________________________ 2. Requestor: _________________________________________
3.
Chemical Substance: ______________________________________________________________________________________
4.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Attached:
YES
This request cannot be processed without an MSDS. Electronic MSDS are acceptable.
5.
Proposed Chemical Use (amounts, duration, etc.): _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
6.
Engineering Controls (enclosures, ventilation systems, etc.): _______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7.
Storage Requirements: _____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8.
Employee Exposure: ______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9.
Expected Workplace Exposure Levels: ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10.
11.
Personal Protective Equipment Required:
Respiratory Protection
____________________________________________________________
Eye and Face Protection
____________________________________________________________
Protective Clothing
____________________________________________________________
Required Medical Surveillance:
Pulmonary Tests
____________________________________________________________
Urine Analysis
____________________________________________________________
Blood Analysis
____________________________________________________________
12. Routine Monitoring Requirements:
A: Workplace Exposure Levels: ____________________________________________________________________________
B: Medical Surveillance: _________________________________________________________________________________
13. Request Approval by Department Chairperson:
___________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________________
14. Request Approval by Chemical Hygiene Officer: _______________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________________
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX D
Chemical Hazard Audit Sheet
Updated September 2010
CHEMICAL HAZARD AUDIT SHEET
No:
Date:
1. Chemical Substance Audited: ____________________________________________________________________
2.
Work Area Audited: ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Audit Performed by: ___________________________________________________________________________
4. Reason for Audit:
Routine
Special Reason: __________________________________________________________________________
5. Date Audit Performed: ________________________________
6. Time of Audit: _______ am _______ pm
7. Items Audited and Findings:
ITEM
FINDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
 Current MSDS (electronic equivalents
acceptable) in work area
 Engineering controls maintained
 Employees trained
 Labels appropriate
 Emergency procedures known
 Personal protective equipment used
 Workplace monitoring performed
 Employees told of monitoring results
 Required medical tests performed
 Employee concerns, if any
 Supervisory concerns, if any
 ___________________________________
 ___________________________________
8. Other comments:
9. Auditor’s Signature:
Date:
10. Route a copy to: 1- Chairperson, 2- Chemical Hygiene Officer, 3 – Campus Safety Officer
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX E
Air Sampling Data Record
Updated September 2010
AIR SAMPLING DATA
TABLE NUMBER
COMPANY
LOCATION
SURVEY DATE
AIR SAMPLING RESULTS FOR:
Sampled By:
TYPE SAMPLE:
ANALYTE:
SAMPLE MEDIA:
ANALYTICAL METHOD:
ACGIH TLV-TWA:
SAMPLE LOCATION
OSHA PEL:
SAMPLE NUMBER
TIME
(Minutes)
OSHA STEL:
VOLUME
(Liters)
SAMPLE
CONCENTRATION
UNIT1
DATE
Remarks:
1-
ppm
mg/m3
C
Parts of vapor or gas per million parts of contaminated air by volume at 25 C and 760 torr
Approximate milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air
Ceiling limit – limit which should never be exceeded even instantaneously
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX F
New Employee Chemical Hygiene Orientation
and Training Checklist
Updated September 2010
NEW EMPLOYEE CHEMICAL HYGIENE
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING CHECKLIST
No:
Date:
NAME:
S.S.#:
JOB ASSIGNMENT:
Supervisor:
EMPLOYMENT DATE:
1.
BY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT:

Management’s safety and health philosophy

Management’s, supervisor’s, and employee’s safety health responsibilities

General safety and health rules

Location and availability of Chemical Hygiene Plan
Completed by:
2.
Date:
BY CHEMCIAL HYGIENE OFFICER:
A. First Day in Work Area

Introduction to operations where chemical and physical hazards are present – types of hazards encountered

Required work practices

Personal protective equipment

Emergency procedures

Detection of chemical hazards

Location and availability of Chemical Hygiene Plan

Labeling systems
B. One Week Follow-up
Date:

Review work practices and procedures with employee

Answer employee questions

Return completed checklist to Personnel Department for filing in employee personnel folder
Completed by:
Date:
Employee’s Signature:
Date:
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX G
Transfer Chemical Hygiene Training Checklist
Updated September 2010
TRANSFER CHEMICAL HYGIENE TRAINING CHECKLIST
No:
Date:
1.
Employee Transferred: ______________________________________________________________
2.
First day in new work area: ______________________________________________________(date)
3.
New supervisor’s name: _____________________________ 4. Title: ________________________
5.
New Work Area: ____________________________ 6. Old Work Area: _____________________
7.
Training date for transferred employee: _________________________________________________
8.
Employee training provided:

Emergency procedures

Labels

Work area safety rules

Work area monitoring

Work area hazards

Work practices
* Physical hazards

Personal protective equipment
* Health hazards

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS),
including electronic equivalents

Location of Reference Material

Detection of release or presence of
hazardous chemicals
9.
Additional safety and health information provided:
10.
Instructor’s Signature:
Date:
11.
Employee’s Signature:
Date:
12.
Route a coy to: 1 – Area Supervisor, 2- Chemical Hygiene Officer, 3 – Personnel Department File
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX H
New Chemical Training Checklist
Updated September 2010
NEW CHEMICAL TRAINING CHECKLIST
No:
Date:
1.
Work Area: ________________________________
2. Instructor: _________________________
3.
Chemical Substance: ________________________________________________________________
4.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Attached:
 YES
An MSDS (or its electronic equivalent) is required to process this New Chemical Training Checklist.
5.
New Chemical Use: __________________________________________________________________________
6.
Employee Training Provided:

MSDS reviewed

Work area monitoring

Engineering Controls

Work practices

Personal protective equipment

Emergency procedures

Detection of release or presence

_____________________________________

Labels

_____________________________________
7.
Training Date: ______________________________________________________________________________
8.
Employees Trained:
Employee Signature
Employee Signature
____________________________________
_______________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________
(use back if necessary)
9.
10.
Instructor’s Signature:
Date:
Route a copy to 1 – Area Supervisor, 2 – Chemical Hygiene Officer, 3 – Personnel Department File
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX I
Chemical Hygiene Permit
Updated September 2010
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PERMIT
Page 1 of ___________________
PERMIT NUMBER: ______________________________________
DATE: _____________________
LOCATION: ____________________________________________
TIME: ______________________
PERSON REQUESTING PERMIT:
Hazards:
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND REQUIRED CONTROLS
Health
Hazards:
Hazards:
Precautions
Y
Safety
N
NA
Precautions
Y
N
NA
Fire
Precautions
Provide Guards
Possible oxygen deficiency
Fire extinguishers
Personal protective equip.
Special ventilation
Open flame permit
Special safety training
Toxic materials
Explosion protection
Special safety procedures
Personal protective equip.
Removable combustibles
Lockouts required
Special rescue procedures
Test atmosphere
Unattended operation
Lockouts required
Emergency egress
Work alone
Exceed PEL’s
Pyrophorics
Sole occupancy
Special considerations:
Y
N
NA
Unattended operation
Special considerations:
Special considerations:
Additional comments:
Approval of Chemical Hygiene Officer:
Name:
Date:
Updated September 2010
APPENDIX J
OSHA Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
Standard Compliance Checklist
Updated September 2010
OSHA HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORY STANDARD COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
PURPOSE:
REFERENCE:
This laboratory chemical hygiene program checklist is intended for use by companies in conducting
annual chemical hygiene program evaluations to ensure continuing effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Refer to OSHA Standard CFR1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories,
for details concerning the requirements of the standard.
ORGANIZATION:
LOCATION:
LABORATORY:
DATE OF AUDIT:
LAB MANAGER:
CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER:
ITEM
29 CFR 1910.1450 REQUIREMENT
REF NO.
YES
NO
COMMENTS
APPLICATION
1
Laboratory engaged in the use of hazardous chemicals
as defined by standard
(a)(1)
2
Work performed on laboratory scale
(b)
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
3
Employee exposure to OSHA regulated substances do
not exceed the permissible exposure limits specific in
29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z
(c)
EXPOSURE MONITORING
4
5
6
Initial monitoring performed for employees exposure
to any substance regulated by a standard which
requires monitoring if there is a reason to believe that
exposure levels for that substance routinely exceed the
action level (or in the absence of an action level, the
PEL)
Exposure monitoring provisions of relevant standards
complied with for employee exposures over the action
level (or in the absence of an action level, the PEL)
Employee monitoring terminated in accordance with
relevant standard
(d)(1)
(d)(2)
(d)(3)
EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION
7
Employees notified of monitoring results within 15
days of receipt
(d)(4)
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN
8
A written Chemical Hygiene Plan is developed and
implemented from health hazards associated with the
chemicals in the laboratory
(e)(1)
9
The Chemical Hygiene Plan is capable of protecting
employees from health hazards associated with the
chemicals in the laboratory
(e)(1)(i)
10
The Chemical Hygiene Plan is capable of maintaining
employee exposures below the permissible exposure
limits specified in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z
(e)(1)(ii)
Updated September 2010
ITEM
11
12
13
14
29 CFR 1910.1450 REQUIREMENT
REF. NO
The Chemical Hygiene Plan is readily available to
employees, employee representatives, and upon
request, to the assistant secretary
(e)(2)
The Chemical Hygiene Plan indicates specific
measures to ensure laboratory employee
protection and includes each of the following
elements:
(e)(3)
Standard operating procedures relevant to safety
and health to be utilized when using hazardous
chemicals
Criteria for the implementation of control
measures including engineering controls, personal
protective equipment, and hygiene practices
15
Measures to ensure adequate performance and
proper usage of engineering controls
16
Provisions for employee information and training
in accordance with the standard
17
Circumstances which require approval prior to
implementation
18
Provisions for medical consultation and
examination in accordance with the standard
19
Designation of responsible personnel and
responsibilities
YES
NO
COMMENTS
(e)(3)(i)
(e)(3)(ii)
(e)(3)(iii)
(e)(3)(iv)
20
Identification of, and provisions for work with,
particularly hazardous substances, including:
* establishment of designated areas
* use of containment devices
* removal of waste
* decontamination procedures
(e)(3)(v)
(e)(3)(vi)
(e)(3)(vii)
(e)(3)(viii)
(e)(3)(viii)(A)
(e)(3)(viii)(B)
(e)(3)(viii)(C)
(e)(3)(viii)(D)
PLAN REVIEW
21
The Chemical Hygiene Plan is reviewed and
updated at least annually
(e)(4)
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND
TRAINING
22
23
24
Employees receive information and training to
ensure that they are apprised of the hazards of
chemicals present in their work area
(f)(1)
Information and training provided at the time of
initial assignment and prior to assignments
involving new exposure situations
(f)(2)
Employees are informed of:
* contents of the standard
* location of Chemical Hygiene Plan
* PELs or recommended exposure limits for
substances
in the laboratory
* signs and symptoms associated with exposure to
hazardous chemicals in the laboratory
* location and availability of known reference
material
(f)(3)(i)
(f)(3)(ii)
(f)(3)(iii)
(f)(3)(iv)
(f)(3)(v)
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ITEM
25
26
29 CFR 1910.1450 REQUIREMENT
Employee training includes:
* methods to detect the presence of hazardous
chemical
* physical health hazard of chemicals in the work
area
* measures employees can take to protect
themselves
from hazards
* details of Chemical Hygiene Plan
28
29
NO
COMMENTS
(f)(4)(ii)
(g)(1)
Employees are provided an opportunity to receive
medical attention under the circumstances defined in
the standard
(g)(2)
Medical consultations are performed without cost to
the employee, without loss of pay and at a
reasonable time and place
YES
(f)(4)(i)(A)
(f)(4)(i)(B)
(f)(4)(i)(C)
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS
Medical consultations are performed by or under the
direct supervision of a licensed physician
27
REF. NO
(g)(3)
(g)(3)(i)-(iii)
Information on chemical identity, exposure
conditions, and exposure symptoms is provided to
the physician performing the medical consultation
A written opinion is obtained from the examining
physician which includes results, recommendations,
and any medical condition resulting in increased
employee risk as a result of exposure to a hazardous
chemical in the work area
The written opinion does not address diagnoses
unrelated to occupational exposure
(g)(4)(a)(A)(D)
(g)(4)(ii)
HAZARD IDENTIFCATION
30
Labels on incoming containers of hazardous
chemicals are not removed or defaced
(h)(1)(i)
31
All received Material Safety Data Sheets are
maintained and readily available to laboratory
employees. Electronic equivalents are acceptable.
(h)(1)(ii)
32
Training is provided for all hazardous chemicals
produced in the laboratory which are for the
exclusive use of the laboratory
(h)(2)(i)
Chemical byproducts of unknown composition
produced in the laboratory are assumed hazardous
and covered in the Chemical Hygiene Plan
(h)(2)(ii)
33
34
Chemical production for a user outside of the
laboratory comply with Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200
(h)(2)(iii)
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
35
Where respirators are used to maintain employee
exposure below permissible exposure limits;
* respirators are provided at no cost to the employee
* respirators are selected and used in accordance
with 29 CFR 1910.134
(i)
(I)
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ITEM
29 CFR 1910.1450 REQUIREMENT
REF. NO
YES
NO
COMMENTS
RECORDKEEPING
36
37
A recordkeeping system is established to maintain,
for each employee, accurate records of
measurements taken to monitor employee exposure
and any medical consultations and examinations
(j)(1)
Records are kept, transferred, and made available in
accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20
(j)(2)
Notes: (Use additional sheets as necessary)
Conducted By:
Title(s):
Date:
Reviewed By:
Title(s):
Date:
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