Chemical Hygiene Plan

The St. Norbert College Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) establishes a written program that protects laboratory personnel from the potential hazards associated with the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in a laboratory work area. 

This document meets the requirements of the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in the Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.1450), commonly referred to as the laboratory standard. 

Compliance with the guidelines set forth by the CHP should protect laboratory personnel from most potential chemical hazards.
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COMPREHENSIVE CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN

Table of Contents:

1.0 General Principles

1.1 Introduction and purpose of the chemical hygiene plan

1.2 Avoid Underestimation of Risk, check the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

1.3 Scope and Application:

2.0 Roles and Responsibilities

2.1 Chemical Hygiene Officer

2.2 Laboratory Supervisor

2.3 Laboratory Worker

3.0 Chemical and Hazard Identification

3.1 The manufacturer's label

3.2 Safety data sheets (Link to SDSs)

3.3 The 16 sections of a safety data sheet (SDS)

3.4 Safety data sheet (SDS) pictograms

3.4.1 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) – Hazard Statements

3.4.2 Globally Harmonized System (GHS) – Precautionary Statements

3.5 Segregation of Chemicals

4.0 Components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan Basics of Laboratory Safety:

4.0.1 General Rules for all Laboratory Work with Chemicals

4.0.2 Accidents, exposure emergencies, and spills:

4.0.3 Avoidance of “routine” exposure

4.0.4 Personal protection

4.0.5 Eating, drinking, smoking, etc

4.0.6 Choice of chemicals

4.0.7 Equipment and glassware

4.0.8 Planning

4.0.9 Horseplay: Avoid practical jokes

4.1 Vigilance: Be alert to unsafe conditions

4.1.0 Personal housekeeping

4.1.1 Exiting

4.2 Standard Operating Procedures

4.2.0 Use of Fume Hood

4.2.1 Waste Disposal

4.2.1.1 Chemical waste inspections

4.2.1.2 Do not discharge to the sewer

4.2.2 Unattended operations

4.2.3 Working alone

4.2.4 Appendix A: Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories - 8th Edition - ACS

4.2.5 Appendix B. Gehl-Mulva 1-2-3 Floor Plans

4.2.6 Appendix C. Ansell Chemical Glove Resistance Guide

4.2.7 Appendix D. Particularly Hazardous Substances

4.2.8 Appendix E. Safety Data Sheet (16-Sections)

4.3 Training and Information

4.4 Signs and Labels, Hazard Information

4.5 Personal Protective Equipment and Apparel

4.6 Control Measures – Controlling Chemical Exposure

4.6.1 Engineering Controls

4.6.2 Administrative Controls

4.6.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

4.6.4 Exposure Monitoring

4.7 Medical Program

4.7.1 First Aid

4.7.2 Compliance with regulations

4.7.3 Routine Surveillance

4.8 Recordkeeping

4.8.1 Accident records

4.8.2 Inventory and usage records

4.8.3 Medical Records

4.9 Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspections

4.9.1 Cleaning

4.9.2 Passageways

4.9.3 Maintenance

4.9.4 Inspections

5.0 Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage

5.0.1 Procurement

5.0.2 Bulk Storage room

5.0.2.1 Stockrooms/storerooms

5.0.3 Distribution

5.0.4 Laboratory storage

5.1 All Emergencies including Leaks, Spills, and Releases to the Environment

5.1.0 Steps to take after calling emergency services at 9.911

5.1.1 Small leak or Spill less than 3.785L or 1 Gallon (contained inside building – no drains)

5.1.2 Reporting a Spill into the City Sewer: 1.920.339-8304 (24/7)

5.1.3 Releases to the Environment (Air Emissions)

5.2 Waste Management Plan

5.2.1 Generator Status

5.2.2 Waste Streams

5.2.3 Indiscriminate disposal

5.2.4 Emissions

5.2.4.1 BTU emissions

5.2.4.2 Furnaces

5.2.4.3 Laboratories

2 5.2.4.4 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

5.2.5 Hazardous Medical Wastes

5.2.5.1 Epipens and other contaminated items

5.2.6 Hazardous Waste and Renovation Projects

5.2.6.1 Lead Based Paint

5.2.6.2 Asbestos

5.2.6.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs.)

5.2.6.4 Secondary Containment

5.2.7 Non-Hazardous and Universal Waste

5.2.7.1 Used Batteries

5.2.7.2 Used oil

5.2.7.3 Spent Fluorescent

5.2.7.4 Scrap Metal

5.2.7.5 Computer and Monitor Waste

5.2.7.6 Empty Cans and Containers

5.2.7.7 Training in proper waste handling and emergency procedures

5.2.8 Prohibited Discharges

5.2.9 Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District – GBMSD (Contact information)

5.3 Pollution Control and Waste Minimization

5.3.1 Reserved

5.3.2 Reserved

5.3.3 Hazardous Waste Reports

5.3.4 Spill Prevention and Control

5.3.4.1 SPCC Plan

5.3.4.2 Universal Spill control kits

5.3.5 Campus Inventory. Hydraulic equipment, bulk recycling, and transformers.

5.3.6 Training in Spill Control and Cleanup Procedures.

5.4 Chemicals in Use Link - Reserved

6.0 Safety Recommendations

6.1 Flammable Materials

6.1.1 Properties of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

6.1.2 Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

6.1.3 Handling Precautions

6.1.4 Flammable Aerosols

6.1.5 Flammable and Combustible Solids

6.1.6 Catalyst Ignition

6.2 Corrosive Materials

6.2.1 Corrosive Liquids

6.2.2 Corrosive Gases and Vapors

6.2.3 Corrosive Solids

6.3 Peroxide Forming Compounds and Reactives

6.3.1 Recommended Work Practices

6.3.2 Examples of Peroxide-forming Compounds

6.3.3 Detection of Peroxides 6.3.4 Removal of Peroxides

6.4 Compressed Gases 

6.4.1 Hazards

6.4.2 Handling Procedures and list of gases that Require Special Handling

6.4.3 Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders

6.4.4 Using Compressed Gas Cylinders

6.4.5 Assembly of Equipment and Piping

6.4.6 Leaking Cylinders

6.4.7 Empty Cylinders

6.4.8 Flammable Gases

6.4.9 Highly Toxic Gases (Not used at St. Norbert College)

6.5 Cryogenics

6.5.1 Handling Cryogenic Liquids

6.5.2 Protective Clothing

6.5.3 Cooling Baths and Dry Ice

6.5.4 Liquid Nitrogen Cooled Traps

6.6 Pressure/Vacuum Systems

6.6.1 High Pressure Vessels

6.6.2 Vacuum Apparatus

6.6.3 Glass Vessels

6.6.4 Dewar Flasks

6.6.5 Rotovaps

6.7 Electrical Safety

6.7.1 Electrical Hazards

6.7.2 Preventing Electrical Hazards

6.7.3 Safe Work Practices

6.7.4 High Voltage or Current

6.7.5 Altering Building Wiring and Utilities

6.8 Gehl-Mulva Science Center Floor Plans - See Appendix B

6.9 Reserved

7.0 Definitions

8.0 Program Review and Updates