Chemical Hygiene

Plan

Review

Chemical Hygiene Plan CHP Review Objectives

Reduce chances for lab accidents

Avoid unnecessary exposure Regulation compliance

General Awareness

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Understanding MSDSs

Overviewo General Rule and Procedureso Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs)o Housekeeping procedureso Choosing Hazardous Chemicalso Labeling, Storage, and Disposalo Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)o Protective Clothing Requirementso Emergency Procedures

In advance of laboratories

Prior to new tasks involving hazardous chemicals

CHP Review shall occur:

Information and Training General Awareness Campus Preparation

Locate Chemical Hygiene Plan Contains specific hazards, SOP’s, potential

exposures, and protective measures Refer all safety questions to Science Lab

Director Employee Review Record – Maintained on

file

Purpose and Policy Purpose:

Ensure that the hazards are evaluated Convey information to lab supervisors

Policy: Employees are entitled to a safe and

healthy place to work, and Have a right to know what you may

be exposed to and how to protect yourself

Responsibilities Develop and implement a written

Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) Inventory all hazardous materials in

Department and acquire all related Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

Identify hazards by labeling chemicals Train employees on physical and health

hazards and protective measures

Employee Responsibilitieso Follow all procedures and policies

relating to chemicals and follow appropriate laboratory procedures and rules as outlined in the CHP

o Refrain from lab operations without proper preparation

o Seek out and request informationo Wear appropriate protective equipmento Report accidents and near-misses

immediately, even minor injuries or exposures to the Lab Director

Administrative Controls

Chemical Hygiene Coordinator Duty assignment Science Lab Director

Ensure lab supervisors know their responsibilities under the Chemical Hygiene Plan

Operational Controls

Basic Standard Operating Procedures

Information Dissemination and Inspections

Basic Standard Operating Procedures

Rules and procedures Safety Rules and guidelines Chemical procurement, storage and

inventory procedures Spill and accident procedures Personal protection apparel and

equipment Information dissemination,

documentation Emergency response

Specific Standard Operating Procedures

Included and specific to each lab procedure

No required format or delivery

Required content: Hazard controls Personal protective

equipment Health & safety information Decontamination & waste

disposal procedures

Engineering Controls

Fume Hoods Biosafety

Cabinets Less hazardous

Substitution

“Other” Control Measures

Protective Equipment Respirators, goggles, gloves, lab

coats

Safety Equipment Safety showers, eyewashes, fire

extinguishers, first aid kits,

Laboratory Maintenance and Inspection

Safety inspections, fume hood condition, chemical storage, spill kits, etc.

Exposure Assessments Policy on

monitoring Signs or symptoms of

overexposure You suspect exposure

limits have been exceeded

Determined & carried out by First Responders

Regulated Waste Management

Wastes Considered Non-Hazardous Listed/Hazardous Medical Waste Universal

Hazardous Chemical Inventories

An inventory of chemicals on hand is required.

Hazardous Chemicals Locations On Campus May Include:

Hazardous Chemicals In Laboratories May Consist Of:

Corrosives - Nitric Acid

Oxidizers - Silver Nitrate

General Organic Compounds - Aniline

Caustics - Calcium Oxide

Reactive Metals - Sodium

Explosive Anhydrides and Anhydrous Compounds - Sodium Peroxide

Ketones - Acetone

Poisons - Potassium Cyanide

General Inorganic Compounds - Calcium Carbide

Flammable Metals - Magnesium

Flammables - Ethanol, Butanol, Ethyl Ether

Carcinogens - Formaldehyde

Hazard Communication Color coded system

Labels - Basics Identity of the hazardous

chemical(s) chemical label is your primary source

of information regarding the product. Appropriate hazard warnings

Labels & Other Information Appropriate personal protective equipment Signal word - Danger!, Warning!, or Caution! Statement of hazard Instructions in case of contact or exposure First-Aid or antidote Instructions in case of fire, spill, or leak Instructions for container handling and storage Never remove label, and if transferred to a

secondary container, label the bottle (not the lid) with appropriate information - chemical name, etc.

HMIS Label - Example Secondary Labeling System

Labels- Symbols and Pictures

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s)

Chemical document put out by manufacturer detailing physical and health hazards

One for every hazardous chemical on campus

Master file located in Lab Directors office

Review before working with any chemical

Information on MSDSs Identity and date of

preparation Manufacturer’s

name, address, and telephone number

Hazardous ingredients

Physical and chemical properties - flash pt., appearance and odor, etc.

Information on MSDSs Control measures Physical hazards Routes of entry

into body Acute and chronic

health effects Carcinogenicity Handling and

storage precautions

Chemical Sensitivities Some hazardous

chemicals are used Immune responses and

sensitivities can vary among individuals

Low-dose exposures over longer periods of time can alter function of immune system

Chemical Sensitivities Effects may develop

slowly Symptoms may

include Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Contact Dermatitis

Examples include – nickel compounds, amines, epoxides, some organic solvents

Protective Measures Routes of entry

Inhalation Ingestion Skin or eye contact, and/or

absorption Exposure = Dose x Duration

Protective Measures

Avoid Inhalation Use proper

ventilation (Fume Hood)

Use respiratory protection (Respirator)

Check MSDS for specific requirements

Protective Measures

Prevent Ingestion NO eating, drinking, smoking, or

applying cosmetics in labs Wash hands frequently Label everything Read labels and MSDSs

Protective Measures

Prevent Skin or Eye Contact Wear protective

equipment Minimize the area of

exposed skin

Protective Measures - Review

Avoid Inhalation Use proper ventilation Use respiratory protection when

needed Prevent Ingestion

No eating, drinking, smoking, or apply cosmetics in labs

Wash hands frequently

Protective Measures - Review

Prevent Skin or Eye Contact Wear protective

equipment Minimize the area of

exposed skin

Handle With Caution

Use cautious approach Read labels, follow their

directions Think about consequences Treat all substances as if they are

hazardous Practice good chemical hygiene

Emergency Procedures Chemical Spills

Evacuate and call Public Safety at 911 for larger spill (>1-gallon) situations

Treat life threatening injuries immediately

Contain the spill – refer back to MSDS

Wear protective equipment during clean-up

Best response is preparation

Emergency ProceduresPersonal Contamination

Flush contaminated area with water

Remove contaminated clothing

Rinse with water for 15 minutes

Seek medical attention if irritation persists

Emergency ProceduresChemical in the Eye(s)

Flush eyeballs and inner eyelids

Forcibly hold eyes open

Irrigate for at least 15 minutes

Seek medical attention immediately

Summary

You may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or chemicals products used on campus

Information is available on labels and MSDSs

A CHP is in place in your work area to inform you

Chemical Hygiene Review Certification Form By signing below you acknowledge that you are aware of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. I: know where the Workplace Chemical List/Chemical Inventory is located and understand its purpose. know how to interpret labels and MSDSs. know where the Department MSDSs are located. understand the protective measures, first aid procedures and emergency procedures necessary for the chemicals I use. know that the Hazardous Materials Safety Manual is available in the Lab Directors office. understand that there are special procedures and requirements for managing chemical and hazardous waste and that these

materials must not be poured down the drain or placed in the regular trash. understand that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that laboratory workers be made aware of

the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) (29 CFR 1910.1450).

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