Chemical Hygiene Plan 2021 Note: This Chemical Hygiene Plan is in the process of revision, and will be updated monthly through the end of FY22. If you have any questions about the guidance offered herein, please contact EH&S at [email protected] Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 9 1.1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Scope and Availability ............................................................................................ 10 1.3 Assignment of Responsibility ........................................................................... 10 1.3.1 Chemical Hygiene Officer .................................................................................... 10 1.3.2 Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) ........................................................ 11 1.3.3 Laboratory Staff ......................................................................................................... 12 1.3.4 Principal Investigator ............................................................................................. 12 1.3.5 Research Departments .......................................................................................... 13 1.3.6 Northern Arizona University .............................................................................. 13 1.4 Annual Review ....................................................................................................... 14 1.5 Employee Information and Training ............................................................. 14 1.5.1 Information ................................................................................................................. 14 1.5.2 Training .......................................................................................................................... 15 1.6 Record Keeping...................................................................................................... 16 2.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATION...................................................................................... 16 2.1 Hazard Classification ........................................................................................... 16 2.1.1 Non-hazardous Chemicals .................................................................................... 17 2.1.2 Hazardous Chemicals .............................................................................................. 17 2.1.3 Particularly Hazardous Chemicals .................................................................. 17 2.2 Hazard Determination ........................................................................................ 18 2.2.1 Mixtures of Hazardous Chemicals.................................................................... 18 2.2.2 Newly Synthesized Chemicals ............................................................................ 18 2.3 Hazard Communication ...................................................................................... 18 3.0 LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 20 3.1 Hazardous Chemical Inventory........................................................................ 20 3.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) ..................................................................................... 20 3.2.1 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Newly Synthesized (Novel) Chemicals ............................................................................................................................................................. 21 3.3 Chemical Labeling ................................................................................................. 21 3.3.1 Labeling Primary Containers ............................................................................. 21 3.3.2 Labeling Secondary Containers of Non-Hazardous Chemicals ........ 22 3.3.3 Labeling Secondary Containers of Hazardous Chemicals .................. 23 3.3.4 Labeling Day Use Containers .............................................................................. 23 3.3.5 Labeling Newly Synthesized (Novel) Chemicals ....................................... 24 NAU CHP and Lab Manual 2 6/12/2021 3.3.6 Labeling Peroxide Forming Chemicals......................................................... 24 3.3.7 Labeling Stationary Containers ........................................................................ 24 3.3.8 Labeling Waste Containers ................................................................................. 24 3.4 Site-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan (LCHP) ............................................... 25 3.5 Site-Specific Training........................................................................................... 25 3.6 Lab-Specific SOPs .................................................................................................. 25 3.7 Signs and Information ......................................................................................... 26 3.7.1 Emergency Contact Posting ................................................................................ 26 3.7.2 Generic Signs/Postings ......................................................................................... 26 3.7.3 Restricted Access and Designated Areas .................................................... 26 3.8 NAU Emergency Procedures Manual ............................................................. 27 3.9 Chemical Storage Areas ...................................................................................... 27 3.10 Spill Kits.................................................................................................................... 28 4.0 REDUCING EXPOSURE ............................................................................................... 28 4.1 Permissible Exposure Limits ............................................................................ 28 4.2 Employee Exposure Determination and Monitoring ............................... 29 4.2.1 Medical Consultations and Examinations................................................... 29 4.3 Pregnancy Counseling ........................................................................................ 30 4.4 Control Measures .................................................................................................. 30 4.5 Personal Protective and Safety Equipment ................................................. 32 4.6 Standard Safe Handling and Storage Requirements ................................ 32 5.0 GENERAL LABORATORY SAFETY GUIDELINES ................................................... 33 5.1 General Safety Principles ................................................................................... 33 5.2 Health and Hygiene .............................................................................................. 33 5.2.1 Clothing and Footwear ........................................................................................... 33 5.2.2 Food and Drink in the Laboratory ................................................................... 34 5.2.3 Smoking ......................................................................................................................... 35 5.2.4 Cross Contamination Prevention ..................................................................... 35 5.3 Ergonomics .............................................................................................................. 35 5.4 Physical Hazards ................................................................................................... 35 5.5 Housekeeping ......................................................................................................... 36 5.6 Chemical Handling and Storage ....................................................................... 36 5.6.1 Transporting Chemicals ....................................................................................... 37 5.7 Unattended Operations ...................................................................................... 37 5.8 Shared and Common Use Labs ......................................................................... 38 NAU CHP and Lab Manual 3 6/12/2021 5.9 Space Utilization .................................................................................................... 38 5.10 Working Alone ....................................................................................................... 38 5.11 Laboratory Security ............................................................................................. 38 5.12 Visitors ...................................................................................................................... 38 5.13 Minors in the Laboratory .................................................................................. 39 5.14 Storage and Disposal of Hazardous Waste................................................... 40 5.14.1 Identification and Labeling.............................................................................. 40 5.14.2 Waste Containers ................................................................................................... 40 5.14.3 Accumulation .......................................................................................................... 41 5.14.4 Chemical Waste Pick Up .................................................................................... 41 5.14.5 Sharps ..........................................................................................................................