Chemical Safety
Overview
The OSHA Laboratory Standard’s intent is to ensure laboratory personnel are apprised of the hazards of the chemicals in their work area, and that appropriate work practices and procedures are in place to protect laboratory personnel from chemical health and safety hazards.
Written Programs
- Chemical Hygiene Plan and Laboratory Safety Manual [PDF, 2MB]
- Storage and Disposal of Time Sensitive Chemicals Procedure (PDF, 362k)
- Flammable/Combustible Liquid and Compressed Gas Handling/Storage Procedure (PDF, 325k)
- Minors in Laboratories (url)
- Safe Handling of Dry Ice Procedure [PDF, 262k]
- Hazardous Waste Procedure (url)
- Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Shipping (url)
Training Requirements
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eNDeavor
- Initial training for those working in laboratories with chemicals is RMS Laboratory Safety Parts 1, 2, and 3 in eNDeavor.
- Laboratory Safety Refresher in eNDeavor is required annually thereafter.
- Lab Specific Training:
- Chemical Specific Training is the responsibility of the PI and is required by OSHA.
- Chemical Specific SOP templates now available for some chemicals.
- Topics required in Chemical Specific Training include, but are not limited to:
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Hazard(s) Properties
- Controls to Mitigate Risk (Engineering and Administrative)
- Required PPE
- Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
- Adverse Condition(s) Response (Spills, Exposure, etc.)
- Chemical Specific Training is the responsibility of the PI and is required by OSHA.