Chemical Hygiene Plan - Texas Tech University .DOCVIP

Chemical Hygiene Plan* for __________________________________ (name of Principal Investigator) _____________________________________(laboratory room numbers) In this document, “the above listed Principal Investigator” refers to the Principal Investigator listed on this page and “the above listed laboratory room numbers” refers to the laboratory room numbers listed on this page. *Adapted from National Research Council Recommendations Concerning Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories (Non-Mandatory) Table of Contents Foreword General Principles Minimize all Chemical Exposures Avoid Underestimation of Risk Provide Adequate Ventilation Institute a Chemical Hygiene Program Observe the permissible exposure limits (PEL) and threshold limit values (TLV) Responsibilities Principal Investigator Chemical Hygiene Officer Laboratory Supervisor Laboratory Worker The Laboratory Facility Design Maintenance Usage Ventilation Components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan Basic Rules and Procedures Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage Environmental Monitoring Housekeeping, Maintenance and Inspections Medical Program Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment Records Signs and Labels Spills and Accidents Training and Information Waste Disposal General Procedures for Working with Chemicals General Rules for all Laboratory Work with Chemicals Allergens and Embryotoxins Chemicals of Moderate Chronic or High Acute Toxicity Chemicals of High Chronic Toxicity Animal Work with Chemicals of High Chronic Toxicity Foreword All laboratories* that use hazardous chemicals** must implement a Chemical Hygiene Plan. This requirement is based on the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard: “Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories” 29CFR1910.1450. The purpose of this Chemical Hygiene Plan is to define work practices and procedures to ensure that all laboratory workers in the above listed room num