Chemical Hygiene Plan

This Chemical Hygiene Plan has been formulated to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 191.1450, Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in laboratories; Final Rule. It is a written program designed to provide a safe environment for employees in the chemistry department who work with hazardous chemicals in the instructional and research laboratories. The plan addresses the following: (1) basic safety rules and procedures, (2) chemical procurement, distribution, and storage, (3) environmental monitoring, (4) housekeeping, maintenance and inspections, (5) medical program, (6) personal protective apparel and equipment, (7) records, (8) signs and labels, (9) spills and accidents, (10) training and information, (11) waste disposal. The Bradley University Chemical Hygiene Officer is Ron Doerzaph.

1. Basic Rules and Procedures:
    A. General Rules:
    B. Working with Especially Hazardous Materials:
    C. Animal Work with Chemicals of High Chronic Toxicity:
    D. Physical Safety Considerations:

2. Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage:
    A. Procurement:
    B. Stockrooms/storerooms:
    C. Distribution:
    D. Laboratory storage:

3. Environmental Monitoring:

4. Housekeeping, maintenance, and Inspections:
    A. Cleaning:
    B. Inspections:
    C. Maintenance:
    D. Passageways:

5. Medical Program:
    A. Compliance With regulations:
    B. Routine surveillance:
    C. First aid:

6. Protective Apparel and Equipment:

7. Records:

8. Signs and Labels:

9. Spills and accidents:

10. Information and Training Program:
    A. Aim:
    B. Emergency and Personal Protection Training:
    C. The storeroom Manager:
    D. Frequency of Training:
    E. Literature/Consultation:

11. Waste Disposal Program:
    A. Aim:
    B. Disposal of laboratory wastes:
    C. Discarding Chemical Stocks:
    D. Frequency of Disposal:
    E. Method of Disposal:

Inclusions:
   BU Chemistry Department Eye Protection Policy
    BU Chemistry Department Waste Disposal Program