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University of Maine at Presque Isle: Chemical Hygiene Plan Table of Contents Section Page 1. Introduction: I. Purpose and Scope 3 II. Responsibilities 3 III. Lab Safety Plan 5 IV. Emergency Numbers 5 2. Lab Safety Plan 7 Purpose 7 Safe Work Practices 8 Hazard Awareness Policy 8 General Safety Practices 8 A. When to use a laboratory ventilation hood 9 B. When to use safety shields or other containment devices 10 C. When to use personal protective equipment 10 D. When to institute special work practices: particularly 11 hazardous substances Laboratory Safety Equipment 12 Required Approvals 14 Medical Consultation and Examination 15 Campus Contacts 17 Employee Information and Training 18 Laboratory Plan Training Documentation 19 Student Safety Agreements and Chemical Hygiene Information 20 Sheets Review and Update of Chemical Hygiene Plan 26 3. General Emergency Procedures 27 4. Standard Operating Procedures: List of Appendices 37 Appendix A: A-1 General Procedures for Safe Laboratory Practice 38 A-2 Protective Apparel for the Laboratory 44 A-3 Safety Equipment for the Laboratory 47 A-4 Electrical Equipment in the Laboratory 56 A-5 Working with Acutely Toxic, Chronically Toxic and Corrosive 64 Substances A-6 Handling Flammable and Explosive Substances 75 A-7 Ordering and Procurement of Chemicals 89 A-8 Storing Chemicals in Storerooms or Stockrooms 90 A-9 Distributing Chemicals from Stockrooms to Laboratories 94 A-10 Storing Chemicals in Laboratories 96 A-11 Handling Spills 99 1 A-12 Small-Scale Mercury Spill Response Procedure 103 A-13 High and Low Pressure Experiments 105 A-14 Handling of Compressed Gases 108 Appendix B. Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines for work 117 using infectious agents and managing biohazardous waste are incorporated by reference into this laboratory safety plan. Appendix C: Hazard Communication Program (UMPI Security) is incorporated by reference into this laboratory safety plan. Appendix D: Use and Types of Laboratory Hoods 118 Appendix I: Hazardous Waste Disposal 121 Appendix Z: Emergency Phone Contacts 129 Additional appendices in separate file: Appendix E: Testing Procedures for Certification of Laboratory Fume Hoods Appendix F: Semi-annual Preventative Maintenance Plan for Laboratory Fume Hoods. Appendix G: Recommendations for New Laboratory Hoods Appendix H: Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. Appendix K: Permissible Exposure Limits Appendix L: Lists of select carcinogens and substances of high toxicity 2 University of Maine at Presque Isle: Chemical Hygiene Plan I. Purpose and Scope The University of Maine at Presque Isle is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all members of the Laboratory community and to reducing the incidence of disease and injury to the lowest achievable level. This Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is specific for the University of Maine at Presque Isle and is in compliance with the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) published final rule for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories [29 CFR 1910.1450] OSHA Standards 29 CFR The objective of this CHP is to describe the work practices, procedures, personal protective equipment and other equipment that will protect University of Maine employees from harm arising from the storage and use of hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. However, the information in this CHP must be supplemented by laboratory specific information, policies and procedures. This Chemical Hygiene Plan will be reviewed annually. II. Responsibilities University of Maine System Office of Safety and Environmental Management Develop and update as needed a general guidance document outlining the format and subject matter that should be covered as required by pertinent regulations in all laboratory safety plans. Offers technical guidance and assistance to campus Chemical Hygiene Officers. Maintain resources that may be used by individual campuses through the Chemical Hygiene Officer to assist in the implementation of training requirements outlined in this plan. Random inspections of laboratories to ensure laboratory safety plans are in place, effective, and being followed. Conduct safety audits of laboratories on request and make recommendations to improve safety within the laboratory. Regulatory Compliance Officer and Safety and Security Officer- Oversees emergency preparedness and response, as well as regulatory compliance issues including the documentation of training. Reviews the Chemical Hygiene Plan with the Chemical Hygiene Officer annually. University Chemical Hygiene Officer – Ensure each laboratory within the science department has an effective laboratory safety plan that is followed by persons teaching or working in the laboratory on a routine basis. Reviews laboratory safety plans before being implemented and on an annual basis after implementation to ensure they are complete and effective. Ensure proper training is provided as described in this plan. Ensures all 3 laboratory instructors are effectively training students prior to starting any lab work. Maintain documentation as to who has been trained in laboratory safety as required by this plan. Ensure all new personnel, as part of their orientation, have reviewed the laboratory safety plan, understand its requirements, and follow those requirements. Ensure all laboratory personnel have been trained in the proper use of safety equipment (such as laboratory ventilation hoods, fire extinguishers, emergency showers and eyewash stations). See Lab Plan Training Sheet at end of this section. Ensure new lab instructors have been properly equipped with personal protective equipment (if necessary) and trained in its proper use. Advise instructors as to emergency procedures to be used in the event of a fire, spill, toxic release, personal injury, or other accident. In collaboration with Facilities Management, ensure necessary safety and personal protective equipment (such as spill kits, laboratory ventilation hoods, emergency showers and eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, safety shields, safety glasses, proper gloves, respirators, and other necessary apparel) is provided prior to any operation that may require such equipment. Maintain a chemical inventory for the science labs, identify potential hazards posed to instructors, students and lab workers, and provide additional training as needed. Department of Facilities (Physical Plant)- Provide routine maintenance of laboratory safety equipment (such as laboratory ventilation hoods, emergency eyewash and shower stations, and general laboratory ventilation) as needed or on request by the department having such equipment. Provide support in emergency preparedness and in emergency situations. In support of the Chemical Hygiene Officer, provide training to laboratory personnel in the proper use of emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers. Provide training to facilities staff on chemical hygiene and safety, maintain MSDS sheets and other safety information for facilities management activities of areas of the university that are not science laboratories and manage universal waste generated on campus. Inform personnel about special or unusual hazards related to non-routine work. Human Resources Human Resources (HR) maintains records of medical testing and surveillance as required under the Lab Standard, coordinates baseline medical surveillance and manages workers’ compensation claims. Instructors and students Instructors will ensure that students review the laboratory safety plan prior to conducting any laboratory work, are trained in laboratory safety practices and equipment, and sign lab safety agreements. Ensure that laboratory work will be conducted with good safety practices and be prepared in advance for possible accidents by knowing what emergency aids are available and how they are to be used. Advise any new employees or students in the laboratory of the laboratory safety plan, necessary safety equipment, and emergency procedures. Communicate with Chemical Hygiene Officer about chemicals received and placed in inventory and about any hazardous waste that is generated in the laboratory. Correctly label and store hazardous waste produced. Practice good personal safety habits. 4 Officers & Departments: Regulatory Compliance Officer and Safety and Security Officer: FRED THOMAS ____________________ 181 Main St. University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-768-9580 Chemical Hygiene Officer: JUDITH ROE ____________________ 181 Main St. University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-768-9450 (-9446) Facilities Management: JOSEPH MOIR ___________________ 181 Main St. University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-768-9576 Human Resources manager: DORIANNE PRATT ________________ 181 Main St. University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-768-9551 III. LAB SAFETY PLAN The purpose of this plan is to provide a safe laboratory work environment for the employees and students of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Each plan is intended to: *Protect laboratory employees and students from health hazards associated with the use of hazardous chemicals in our laboratories; and *Assure that our laboratory employees and students are not exposed to substances in excess of the permissible exposure limits (PEL's) as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and codified in 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-A-A; 1 (https://www.osha.gov/dsg/annotated-pels/) and *Assist with laboratories