Chemical Hygiene Plan Training

Chemical Hygiene Plan Training should be conducted by the Principal Investigator or Area Supervisor and must cover all the Laboratory Specific requirements and Standard Operating Procedures of the Lab Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan.

CHP Training may replace the Department Annual Safety Training provided all topics for Department Annual Safety Training are covered.

Training must conducted (and documented) upon initial assignment and must be updated whenever new hazards arise, and whenever the Chemical Hygiene Plan or procedures are changed. CHP retraining must also be conducted whenever an employee demonstrates that training was not understood (i.e, fails to follow safety precautions). NOTE: Annual training is required if this CHP is also used to conduct the Department Annual Safety Training.

A. General Items
		Complete the Annual Basic Safety Training
		Complete the Department Annual Safety Training
		Location and definition of Chemical Hygiene Plan
B. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
		Location and definition of EAP
		Location and use of the phones in an emergency (911)
		Locate and explain the emergency pathways map for your building
		Locate the fire extinguishers and explain use
		Only trained (once every three years) personnel are allowed to use a fire extinguisher
C. Fire Emergency
		Explain what to do if there is a fire in the laboratory
			Verbally warn others in your vicinity
			Location and use of Fire Alarm Pull Boxes (if applicable)
			Turn off equipment, close hood sashes and doors behind you if you have time
			Never Use The Elevator
			Call 911 from a safe location
			Explain what a rally point is and where is it located
			Do not leave the rally point or reenter the building until told to do so
		Explain what to do if the fire alarm goes off
			Turn off equipment, close hood sashes and door behind you if you have time
			Never Use The Elevator
			Proceed to the rally point
			Do not leave the rally point or reenter the building until told to do so
D. Personal Injury
		Explain what to do if someone is injured
		Do not attempt to help the victim unless you have received proper first aid training
		Call 911, explain who you are, where you are located, and the situation
		Explain what to do if you discover blood or other body fluid
			Do not attempt to clean it up
			Call 911 and inform the dispatcher of your situation
		If an employee comes in contact with blood or other body fluid, they shall report it to their supervisor immediately
		Location of first aid kits
		Should only be used for small, personal injuries, unless you have been properly trained in first aid procedures
E. Chemical Spill
		Explain what to do in case of a chemical spill
		Explain the difference between an emergency and non-emergency chemical spill
		Discuss the "factors to be considered" when determining whether or not you are unable to clean a chemical spill
		Show location of the chemical spill kit
		Explain how to properly use the chemical spill kit and what are the limitations of the kit
		Explain that if you are unsure how to clean up a spill, that you should call 911 without any detrimental consequences
		Explain what to do if a chemical is spilled or splashed onto any part of the body
			Location and use of the safety shower (15 mins.)
			Location and use of the eyewash (15 mins.)
			Call 911 and/or yell for help
		Report all chemical spills, emergency and non-emergency, to the Environmental Health and Safety Department
F. "Right To Know"
		Location of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
		Explain what a MSDS is and what information can obtained from one
		List and explain the chemicals' physical and health hazards that are stored in theLaboratory
		Explain how to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals
		Discuss any area-specific accident prevention signs or tags
G. Chemical Procurement
		Always purchase the minimum amount of chemical necessary
		Use less toxic, alternative chemicals whenever possible
		Upon receiving the chemical, check to ensure that the container is intact and in good condition. The bottle must be properly labeled and either a MSDS came with the chemical or one is already on file.
		All chemicals must be shipped by persons trained in DOT regulations. Check with the Environmental Health and Safety Department prior to shipping any chemicals.
H. Chemical Handling
		When transporting chemicals from one lab to another, use a transport bucket and proper caution.
		All chemicals that are transported from one lab to another, shall be in a container which is properly sealed.
I. Chemical Storage
		Explain the chemical storing system, including the hazards of incompatible chemicals, lackof secondary containment, and consequence if the chemicals are not stored properly.
		Explain that all chemicals should be properly labeled
		All secondary containers shall be labeled using the NFPA numbering system
		Explain the J. T. Baker color coding system
		Never store more chemicals than what you can use in one year
		All chemicals must be stored in a sealed container; flasks and beakers with Aluminum Foil around the top is insufficient
		Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured to prevent them falling over
		Quantities of flammable liquids over 10 gallons must be stored in a flammable cabinet or a safety can.
J. Chemical Disposal
		The Environmental Health and Safety Department will determine what is and is not hazardous waste.
		Only a limited number of chemicals are allowed to be poured down the drain.
		Very small amount and/or diluted acids or bases may be poured down the drain if they areproperly neutralized and diluted prior to pouring them down the drain.
		Inorganic compounds may be dissolved in water and disposed of down the drain, provided they do not contain any heavy metals or toxins.
		All other waste must be stored in a Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) until theEnvironmental Health and Safety Department is notified to remove it from thelaboratory.
		Keep separate containers for incompatible kinds of waste (e.g. acids & bases)
		All waste must be kept in secondary containment and incompatible waste must be stored in separate secondary containment.
		All waste must be properly labeled "Hazardous Waste" and all contents must be displayed.
		All containers must remain sealed, unless there is a potential danger of gas formation.
		Each site must be inspected each working day by a responsible individual. A form confirming the inspection must be signed and kept adjacent to the SAA.
		Only one container of each type of waste may be stored in a SAA.
		Once a container is full, it must be removed from the area and transferred to a Waste Storage Area within 72 hours.
K. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
		Explain what is PPE and where is it located in the laboratory
		Show how and when to use the PPE
L. Chemical Fume Hoods
		Explain when and how to use a fume hood
		Never place any part of your body except your hands and arms in a hood
		Always check the face velocity of the food hood with a "Kimwipe" to ensure that the hood is working
		Do not store chemicals or hazardous waste in a fume hood unless that hood is deemed "For Storage Only"
		Try to do all chemical work in the fume hood
		Keep the sash as low as possible, but never above the designated line.
		Keep the chemical fume hood uncluttered
M. Other Laboratory Rules
		Avoid working alone in a laboratory, especially at night or on weekends. If you absolutely must do so, be sure that a friend or colleague knows where you are and when you areexpected to finish you work.
		Absolutely NO food or drink may be stored or consumed in the laboratory.
		No smoking or chewing tobacco in the laboratory.
		Children and pets should not be allowed in laboratories.
		The laboratory is to be kept clean and well organized. Access to the exit shall bemaintained at all times.
		No open-toed shoes are allowed in the laboratory.
		Shorts, skirts, and dresses are not recommended.
		Long hair (beyond shoulder length) shall be pulled back or confined.
		Neckties, loose flowing garments, and scarves should be confined or avoided as they may easily pick up chemical spills or trail through the burner flame.
		Eye protection shall be worn while any work that could potentially cause an eye injury isbeing performed.
		Do not leave the lab while wearing protective gloves. Contaminants on the gloves can easily be transferred to doorknobs, telephones, and other common objects.
		Eyewashes and drench showers should be immediately accessible, within 100' and within10 seconds of travel time.
N. Other
		Review and explain any laboratory specific procedures that the new employee will be performing.
		Review and explain any unique pieces of equipment that will be used.
		Review any other hazards that were not covered (i.e. Lasers, Radiation, etc.).