Table of Contents

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

1. Purpose
2. Scope and Application
3. Implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan
4. Responsibilities
5. Site Specific Responsibility

 

SECTION II: GENERAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY: POLICIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Basic Rules and Procedures
2. Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage
3. Exposure Monitoring
4. Housekeeping
5. Medical Surveillance
6. Personal Protective Equipment
7. Recordkeeping
8. Signage and Labeling
9. Reporting Chemical Spills and Accidents
10. Training, Information and Factsheets
11. Hazardous Waste Disposal
12. Inspections
13. MSDSs and Other References
14. Carcinogens in Laboratories

 

SECTION III: LABORATORY FACILITIES

1. Laboratory Floor Plan
2. Safety Equipment
3. Ventilation
4. Biosafety Facilities
5. Facility Services
6. Laboratory Equipment

SECTION IV: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. Definitions
2. Guidelines
3. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Hazardous and Particularly Hazardous Chemicals
4. Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

 

SECTION V: APPENDICES

1. Copy of Laboratory Safety Standard
2. List of Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)
3. Laboratory Chemical Safety - Supplemental Information
4. Respiratory Protection
5. WSU Hazardous Waste Management Guide
6. Chemical Degradation Chart for Common Glove Materials
7. Other Laboratory Safety References
8. Infectious and Biohazardous Waste Disposal
9. Sharps Disposal
10. Radioactive Waste Disposal
11. Minimum List of Known Carcinogens and Non-Carcinogens
12. List of Reproductive Toxins
13. Examples of Standard Operating Procedures
14. Operating Procedures for Performance of Maintenance/Construction Activities in Laboratory Facilities
15. Work Permit for Maintenance/Construction Activities in Laboratories
16. Laser Safety
17. Laser Safety Program Template