Chemical Hygiene Plan
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DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN Pacific Lutheran University Chemical Hygiene Plan CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN Emergency reference numbers: Police, Fire, or Ambulance ..................................... 9-911 Campus Safety ....................................................... x7911 Acknowledgement Pacific Lutheran University would like to acknowledge the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Davidson College, and Saint Olaf College, from whom we have adopted portions of this Chemical Hygiene Plan. Revision Date: December 2017 2 Pacific Lutheran University Chemical Hygiene Plan Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Chemical Hygiene Plan Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................................... 4 1.2 OSHA Laboratory Standard: Purpose/Scope/Application .............................................................. 8 1.3 Additional Regulatory Information .................................................................................................. 9 Chapter 2: Standard Operating Procedures ............................................................................................... 11 2.1 General Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 11 2.2 Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization .............................................................................. 14 2.3 Handling and Storage of Chemicals ............................................................................................. 15 2.4 Container Labeling ....................................................................................................................... 16 2.5 Chemical Fume Hoods and Other Engineering Controls ............................................................. 24 2.6 Ordering Hazardous Materials ..................................................................................................... 25 2.7 Medical Attention and Medical Surveillance ................................................................................. 25 2.8 Special Provisions for Select Carcinogens, Reproductive Toxins and Acutely Toxic Chemicals . 26 Chapter 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ...................................................................................... 28 3.1 Laboratory Responsibilities for PPE ............................................................................................. 28 3.2 Eye/Face Protection ..................................................................................................................... 29 3.3 Hand Protection (Gloves) ............................................................................................................. 30 3.4 Protective Clothing ....................................................................................................................... 31 3.5 Respirators ................................................................................................................................... 32 3.6 Hearing Protection ....................................................................................................................... 32 3.7 Head Protection ........................................................................................................................... 32 3.8 Foot Protection ............................................................................................................................. 33 Chapter 4: Hazard Awareness ..................................................................................................................... 34 4.1 Types of Hazards ......................................................................................................................... 34 4.2 Labeling ....................................................................................................................................... 37 4.3 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) ........................................................................................................... 40 4.4 Employee Information and Training ............................................................................................. 40 Chapter 5: Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................. 42 5.1 Emergency Procedures Signs ...................................................................................................... 43 5.2 Exit Routes ................................................................................................................................... 43 5.3 Emergency Equipment ................................................................................................................. 43 5.4 Medical Emergencies ................................................................................................................... 46 5.5 Fires ............................................................................................................................................. 48 5.6 Chemical Spills ............................................................................................................................ 49 Appendix A: OSHA Laboratory Standard (complete text) ............................................................ 53 Appendix B: Permissible Exposure Limits for OSHA Regulated Substances ............................ 72 Appendix C: PLU Voluntary Respirator Use Form ........................................................................ 94 Appendix D: Reproductive Hazards, Teratogenic Agents, and Pregnancy ................................ 95 3 Pacific Lutheran University Chemical Hygiene Plan Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Chemical Hygiene Plan Roles and Responsibilities 1.1.1 Deans, Chairs, and Higher Administration 1.1.2 Faculty/Principal Investigator (PI) 1.1.3 Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) 1.1.4 Laboratory Workers (Student Assistants & Paid Research Assistants) 1.1.5 Facilities Maintenance 1.1.6 General Safety 1.2 OSHA Laboratory Standard: Purpose/Scope/Application 1.3 Additional Regulatory Information 1. Introduction It is the goal of Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause physical harm to its employees and students. PLU is committed to ensuring that the procedures, engineering controls, safety and emergency equipment, personal protective equipment, and work practices outlined herein are capable of protecting faculty, students, staff and visitors from the health hazards presented by hazardous chemicals in laboratories and support areas. PLU’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is written in accordance with the requirements of OHSA’s Laboratory Standard Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR 1910.1450, (attached as Appendix A) and is applicable to all laboratory employees. Laboratory employees include faculty, staff, teaching assistants, paid research students, and stockroom assistants. The departments covered under this CHP include Chemistry, Biology, Geosciences, and Physics as well as the Environmental Studies Program. The CHP does not specifically cover students enrolled at PLU, but it is strongly suggested that the faculty in each department discuss the elements of the CHP with each student working in a laboratory. Further, it is the intention that this CHP complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that pertain to the health and safety of these individuals. The standard operating procedures (laboratory practices and engineering controls) recommended in this CHP identify the safeguards that should be taken when working with hazardous chemicals. While these safeguards should protect laboratory workers from unsafe conditions in most situations, there is no substitute for personal knowledge and vigilance when working with hazardous chemicals. 1.1 Chemical Hygiene Plan Roles and Responsibilities PLU has the responsibility to provide a safe workplace that is in full compliance with all laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels. A fully implemented CHP and a concerned employer, in full legal and regulatory compliance, cannot assure a workplace without any hazards. All employees have a responsibility to themselves and their co-workers to observe the training and procedures of the CHP and other sources in order to make the laboratories of the Rieke Science Center a safe place to work and learn. The authority and responsibility for implementation of chemical hygiene policies at the operating level are delegated by PLU’s Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) to the Division of Natural Sciences. To fully implement chemical hygiene policies, the assistance and cooperation of all laboratory staff is necessary. The following descriptions outline key roles and responsibilities of all PLU employees involved in implementation of this plan. Identification of Current Assigned Roles Allan Belton – Acting President The ultimate responsibility for all University activities rests with the President. 4 Pacific Lutheran University Chemical Hygiene Plan Joanna Gregson – Acting Provost The responsibility for the activities of all academic units of the University, including the Division of Natural Sciences, rests with this officer as delegated by the President. Ann Auman – Dean, Division of Natural Sciences The responsibility for