Contents of a Chemical Hygiene Plan
The chemical hygiene plan must cover
every hazardous chemical in the laboratory. It must contain instructions that will
protect employees from health hazards associated with these chemicals and that will keep
exposures within PELs. The plan must be available to all employees.
The chemical hygiene plan shall include
each of the following elements and shall also indicate the specific measures to be taken
to ensure that employees are protected.
Standard operating procedures relevant to
all laboratory operations, to be followed by laboratory employees.
Statements of the criteria that will be
used to determine and implement control measures to reduce employee exposure to hazardous
chemicals. These measures include engineering controls, use of personal protective
equipment, and personal hygiene practices. Criteria to reduce exposure to extremely
hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory shall be specifically included.
A requirement that fume hoods and other
protective equipment shall function properly, and descriptions of the methods to be taken
to make sure that such equipment is functioning properly.
Provisions for employee training and
information.
Circumstances under which a laboratory
practice requires prior approval from a supervisor before implementation.
Provisions for medical consultation and
examination.
Designation of personnel responsible for
implementation of the chemical hygiene plan.
Provisions for additional protection for
employees when working with particularly hazardous substances, including:
- Select carcinogens
- Reproductive toxins
- Substances with a high degree of acute
toxicity
Specific mention of the following
provisions, including when appropriate:
- Establishment of a designated area
- Use of containment devices such as fume
hoods or glove boxes
- Procedures
for removal and disposal of contaminated and hazardous waste
-
Decontamination procedures
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