Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene OSHA)

UW Safety Office

OSHA, recognizing the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace, has tailored a standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. This standard is often referred to as the "Laboratory Standard". Under this standard, a laboratory is required to produce a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) which addresses the specific hazards found in its location, and its approach to them.

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A chemical hygiene plan (CHP) is a written program stating the policies, procedures, and responsibilities that serve to protect employees from the health hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals used in that particular workplace.  The plan will transmit information on the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of labels on containers, material safety data sheets, and training programs.  To ensure the use of chemical fume hoods, safety eyewashes and showers and use of personal protective equipment to reduce chemical exposure.

 

Chemical Safety Plans, Policies & Guidelines

• Laboratory Safety Plan (Chemical Hygiene OSHA)
• Accidental Spill Prevention and Control Plan
• Compressed Gas Cylinder Guidelines
• Eye Protection Policy
• Fume Hood Safe Use Guidelines
• General Workplace Hazard Assessment Plan
• Inventory Guidelines
• Lab Coat Program
• Laboratory Hazard Assessment Program
• Peroxidizable Compounds Guidelines & List
• Sharps Safe Handling and Disposal Guidelines
• UW Lab Housekeeping Guidelines
• UW Laboratory Close-Out Procedures & Clearance Guidelines

 Forms, Fact Sheets & Procedures

• Acutely Toxic Chemicals and Gases
• Chemical Definiton at UW
• Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety Bulletin
• Compressed Gas Cylinder Tank Sizes
• Eyewash Safety Bulletin
• Eyewash Testing Requirements
• Glove Selection Chart
• Lab Attire Safety Publication
• Lab Chemicals of Concern & Storage
• Laboratory Close-out Check List - and Clearance
• Lab Coat Program Announcement
• Lab Coat Safety Bulletin
• Lab Coat Safety PowerPoint - Why Use Lab Coats
• Lab Coat Sizing for Men & Women
• Lab Coat Request Form
• Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessment Tool
• Laboratory Safety Self-Survey Form
• Laboratory Safety Training Safety Bulletin
• Liquid Nitrogen Main Tank Fill Procedure
• Proper Disposal of Broken Glass Safety Bulletin
• Pyrophoric, Water Reactive and Shock Sensitive Chemicals
• Reproductive Hazards Particle List of Chemicals
• Safety Data Sheet Program Safety Bulletin
• Select Carcinogens List
• Sharps & Hazardous Material Disposal Memo