Eastern Mennonite University Chemical Hygiene and Safety Plan
REVIEWED/REVISED BY: Laurie Miller Yoder, Chemical Hygiene Officer,
APPROVED BY______________________ PROVOST
_______________________ Chemistry and Biology Department Chair
_______________________ Mathematical Sciences Department Chair
Table of Contents
I. Introduction:
A. The function of this document:
B. Responsibilities:
C. Revisions
II. Hazard Determination and Assessment
A. Critical Hazards Identification
B. Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance
III. Chemical Procurement, Distribution, Storage and Disposal
A. Procurement of Chemicals
B. Initial Storage and Distribution
C. Chemical Storage
D. Disposal of Waste Chemicals
IV. Medical Surveillance and Attention
A. Examination Determination
B. Medical Examination Criteria and Frequency
C. Bioassay Frequency and Criteria
D. Medical Attention (For Employee/Student Injuries see Appendix B (2))
V. Facilities Maintenance and Inspection
A. Ventilation/Containment Systems
B. Fire Safety Equipment
C. Safety Showers/Eyewashes
D. Special Alarms, Detection Devices, and Emergency Equipment
VI. Personal Protective Equipment
A. Respiratory Protection
B. Protective Clothing
C. Hearing Protection
D. Eye Protection
E. Foot Protection
A. Postings and Signs
B. Labels and Labeling
A. Chemical Safety Training
B. Specialty Training
C. Emergency Response
IX. Records and Program Assessment
A. Records Retention
B. Internal Program Evaluations
C. External Program Evaluations
D. Assessment Review and Evaluation
Appendix A - General Laboratory Safety Rules and Practices
Appendix B - Emergency Response Guidance
Appendix B(2) EMPLOYEE INJURY REPORT
Appendix B(3) NON-EMPLOYEE ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT FORM
Appendix C - Process Hazards Identification Checklist
Appendix D - OSHA Regulated Substances/Standard Operating Procedures Template
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR OSHA REGUALTED CHEMICALS
Appendix E - Chemical Compatibility Guide
Appendix F - HAZARDOUS WASTE CHEMICALS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS Handling and Disposal
Appendix G - Glove Compatibility
Glove material
Intended use
Advantages and disadvantages
Example Photos
Appendix H - Laboratory Inspection Checklist
Appendix I - SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Appendix J - DEA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Appendix K - REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS, MUTAGENS, TERATOGENS
Appendix L - BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS AND PATHOGENS
Appendix M - BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS CONTROL PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Appendix N - AUTHORIZATION FOR WORKING ALONE OR AFTER HOURS IN LABORATORIES
Appendix N(2) - Key Authorization Form
Appendix O—Respiratory Protection Program
Appendix O(2) - OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation
Appendix O(3) - LHCP Evaluation Form
Appendix O(4) - Respiratory Protection Program Procedures for Entry
Appendix P - Formaldehyde Standard Operating Procedure
Appendix Q - CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE PLAN
Eastern Mennonite University
Chemical Hygiene and Safety Plan – 2018