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Chemical Hygiene Plan

Click Chemical Hygiene Plan to download the complete plan in PDF format (excludes appendices)

For individual sections of the plan, click the appropriate topic below.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Section 1. Introduction
A.    Purpose of Document
B.    Application of Laboratory Standard
C.    Summary of Chemical Hygiene Plan

Section 2. General Principles

Section 3. Standard Operating Procedures
A.    General Rules
B.    Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing
C.    Planning
D.    Personal Behavior
E.    Personal Hygiene
F.     Housekeeping
G.    Food Handling
H.    Glassware
I.     Flammability Hazards
J.     Electrical Hazards
K.    Compressed Gases
L.    Prior Approval

Section 4. District Organization
A.    District Level
B.    Building Level
C.    Project Director
D.    Employer Responsibilities
E.    Employee Responsibilities
F.     Chemical Hygiene Officer
G.    Students

Section 5. Record Keeping Procedures
A.    Air Concentration Monitoring
B.    Training Records
C.    Material Safety Data Sheets
D.    Exposure Testing Records
E.    Medical Records
F.     Prior Approval
G.    Accident Reports
H.    Chemical Inventory Records
I.     Records of Waste Disposal
J.     Safety Suggestions
K.    Equipment Inspection Records

Section 6. Laboratory Safety Procedures
A.    Employee Exposure Protection and Monitoring
B.    Laboratory Facilities
C.    Laboratory Ventilation
D.    Medical Consultations and Medical Examinations
E.    Chemical Procurement, Storage and Disposal

Section 7. Procedures for Inspections

Section 8. Specific Exposure Control Measures
A.    Toxic Chemicals
B.    Flammable Chemicals
C.    Reactive Chemicals
D.    Corrosive and Contact Hazard Chemicals
E.    Reproductive Toxins
F.     Select Carcinogens
G.    Exposure Potential

Section 9. Training Opportunities
A.    Employee Training
B.    Who Should Be Trained
C.    Record Keeping
D.    Training Frequency
E.    Information Program
F.     Employee Training Program
G.    Training of Students

Section 10. Emergency Prevention and Response
A.    Standard Emergency Procedures
B.    Specific Emergency Response Procedures
C.    First Aid
D.    Emergency Equipment
E.    Fire Response
F.     Chemical Spills on Personnel
G.    Other Accidents Involving Personal Injury
H.    General Chemical Spills
I.     Accident Reports

Footnotes

Appendices: (some of the following links are available from the DCSD internal network only)  

  1. Habits of Mind for the Science Laboratory
  2. How to Prevent a Shattering Experience
  3. How to Read an MSDS
  4. Hazard Communication/Employee Right-to-Know
  5. Definitions of Terms Used in Defining Hazardous Materials
  6. Classroom Safety Audit
  7. General Student Safety Contract
  8. Accident Report Forms
  9. Chemical Hygiene Organizational Chart
  10. Chemical Storage Pattern
  11. Chemical Disposal Guidelines
  12. Chemical Spill Clean-up Documentation
  13. Alternative Laboratory Request Documentation