Chemical & Biological Hygiene Program Environmental, Health & Safety Office January 2018 Contents 1. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................................... ‐ 1 ‐ 2. OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................................................. ‐ 1 ‐ 3. RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................................................................................................................. ‐ 1 ‐ 4. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................ ‐ 2 ‐ 5. LABORATORY CHEMICALS ................................................................................................................................. ‐ 7 ‐ 6. LABORATORY FUME HOODS ............................................................................................................................ ‐ 12 ‐ 7. ELECTRICALLY POWERED LABORATORY APPARATUS ............................................................................ ‐ 13 ‐ 8. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES .............................................. ‐ 16 ‐ 9. CHEMICAL DISPOSAL .......................................................................................................................................... ‐ 17 ‐ 10. BIOLOGICAL WASTE ........................................................................................................................................... ‐ 17 ‐ 11. SEGREGATION ...................................................................................................................................................... ‐ 18 ‐ 12. CONTAINERS ......................................................................................................................................................... ‐ 18 ‐ 13. STORAGE................................................................................................................................................................ ‐ 18 ‐ 14. LABELING BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINERS ..................................................................................... ‐ 18 ‐ 15. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................... ‐ 19 ‐ 16. TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL METHODS (summarized in Appendix D) ........................................................ ‐ 19 ‐ 17. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................. ‐ 20 ‐ 18. TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................................... ‐ 22 ‐ 19 MEDICAL EVALUATIONS ................................................................................................................................... ‐ 23 ‐ Appendix A – Chemical Incompatibility List ......................................................................................................................................... ‐ 24 ‐ Appendix B – OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit .................................................................................................................................. ‐ 27 ‐ Appendix C – Peroxide Forming Chemicals .......................................................................................................................................... ‐ 29 ‐ Appendix D – Biohazardous Waste Treatment Chart .......................................................................................................................... ‐ 30 ‐ Appendix E – Autoclave Use Authorization ......................................................................................................................................... ‐ 32 ‐ Appendix F – Autoclave Waste Treatment Log .................................................................................................................................... ‐ 33 ‐ Appendix G – Biological Indicator Test Results Log ............................................................................................................................. ‐ 34 ‐ Appendix H – Biohazardous Waste Treatment Log ............................................................................................................................. ‐ 35 ‐ Appendix I – Acutely Hazardous Waste ............................................................................................................................................... ‐ 36 ‐ Appendix J – Chemical Glove Chart ..................................................................................................................................................... ‐ 38 ‐ Appendix K – Hazards Review Form .................................................................................................................................................... ‐ 39 ‐ Appendix L – Laboratory Incident Report ............................................................................................................................................ ‐ 40 ‐ Appendix M – Chemical Spill Protocols ................................................................................................................................................ ‐ 41 ‐ I 1. PURPOSE Protecting the health and safety of every person on the Texas A&M University-Texarkana campus is of paramount importance, and it is a continuous work in progress. The A&M-Texarkana Chemical & Biological Hygiene Program (CBHP) constitutes written standard operating procedures designed to ensure laboratory operations are carried out in a manner that protects faculty, staff, students, and visitors from harmful exposures associated with hazardous chemicals, as well as complying with state and federal regulations and the Texas A&M University System Laboratory Standard. In Texas, the disposal of biohazardous waste is regulated by the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Local regulations of the City of Texarkana, TX, also apply to all waste that will be disposed in the New Boston Landfill (e.g., TAMUT trash dumpsters). 2. OBJECTIVES The A&M-Texarkana Chemical & Biological Hygiene Program shall be used in all current and future laboratories. The program will be continuously reviewed and updated as needed and/or required. The safety and well-being of all persons will be protected by our dedication to achieving the following goals: 2.1 Provide the necessary facilities, staff, and equipment to operate in the safest manner possible. 2.2 Reduce or minimize the extent of chemical exposure. 2.3 Follow all aspects of the Chemical & Biological Hygiene Program. 2.4 Provide adequate ventilation to all laboratories. 2.5 Observe the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for all chemicals. 2.6 Ensure the chemical inventory in labs is maintained in a manner that ensures only the least amount of required chemicals are on hand for the specific needs of the department, as well as constant monitoring of the inventory to dispose of chemicals that have reached the end of their viable life. 2.7 Protect the environment from hazardous chemicals and chemical waste. 2.8 Inspect all laboratories on a periodic basis to ensure all of the above goals are being met. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES The Dean, Laboratory Hygiene Officer (LHO), the Principal Investigator (PI), faculty member or other person with operational responsibility shall assure compliance with these requirements within his/her laboratory or area of responsibility. The A&M-Texarkana President has the ultimate responsibility for the Chemical & Biological Hygiene Program within the University and must provide continuing support for institutional chemical and biological hygiene. 3.1 Laboratory Hygiene Officer The Laboratory Hygiene Officer (LHO) is appointed by the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education, and shall be responsible for all aspects of laboratory safety. The LHO will collaborate with the Dean, the Principal Investigator (PI), and the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Office on developing and implementing hygiene programs and in developing standard operating procedures related to hygiene, laboratory safety, and emergency response. ‐ 1 ‐ 3.1.1 Specific responsibilities include: 3.1.1.1 Reviewing the CBHP on an annual basis, ensuring it is continuously updated as to current chemical safety procedures. 3.1.1.2 Monitoring the purchase, use, and disposal of chemicals used in laboratory procedures. 3.1.1.3 Ensuring all lab personnel and students are properly trained in the use of hazardous chemicals. 3.1.1.4 Maintaining documentation of training. 3.1.1.5 Ensuring all personnel and students know and follow the rules of laboratory safety. 3.1.1.6 Ensuring engineering controls are operative and personal protective equipment is properly selected, used, and maintained. 3.1.1.7 Ensure professors are made aware of the specific hazards for new chemicals introduced into the labs and that the professors train students on these hazards prior to their use. 3.1.1.8 Ensuring Safety Data Sheets are available for each hazardous chemical found in the laboratory. 3.1.1.9 Seeking ways to improve laboratory safety. 3.1.1.10 Filing written reports to the University President, the Environmental Management Advisory Council, and the