This is a template Chemical Hygiene Plan that will only meet the requirements of the standard after it is tailored to your workplace and updated with specific information

[This is a template Chemical Hygiene Plan that will only meet the requirements of the standard after it is tailored

your workplace and updated with specific information. Hints, notes, or information included in [ marks] shall be

erased or incorporated into your final Plan.

If you do not have a Chemical Hygiene Committee remove all references to one from the Plan and clearly identify the

party responsible for tasks assigned to the Committee.]

CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN

(location

)

Chemical Hygiene Officer:___________________Room# _____

Last Updated _____

Classes and rooms covered by this Plan:

[Note: this sample plan assumes that the CHO is also the Chemistry teacher, as is often the case.

Add and revise the responsibility section as needed for your location.

Most school districts find it more efficient for classroom chemicals, such as art and biology, to be

covered under this Plan and overseen by a teacher rather than by an employee such as the

Buildings and Grounds Director, though this is sometimes not the case with the tech shop

chemicals.]

[after your plan is completed fill in page numbers]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

number

Part I CHEMICAL HYGIENE RESPONSIBILITIES

Part II GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR WORKING WITH LABORATORY CHEMICALS 1

– 3

4. HAZARD PREVENTION

5. FACILITY MAINTENANCE

6. GENERAL LABORATORY SAFETY

Part III THE LABORATORY (CLASSROOM)

1. Equipment

2. Ventilation

Part IV STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND COMPONENTS OF THE

CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN

1. Procurement

2. Storage

3. Distribution from Storage Area

4. Air Monitoring

5. Housekeeping

6. Medical Program

7. Protective Equipment and Apparel

8. Signs and Labels

9. Records

10. Spills

11. Information and Training

12. Waste Disposal Program

13. Handling and Mixing Hazardous Materials

A. Process

B. Hazardous Chemicals/Class of Hazardous Chemicals

C. Personal Protective Equipment

D. Engineering and Ventilation Controls

E. Acids and Corrosive Cabinets

F. Special Handling Procedures and Storage Requirements

G. Chemical Hazard Information by Characteristic

1. Corrosive Solids

2. Corrosive Liquids

3. Reactives

4. Volatiles

Appendix A. Chemical Hazards Preparation Form

B. General Laboratory Rules and Incident Clean-up Protocol

C. Chemical Hygiene Plan Annual Review and/or Evaluation form

D. General Laboratory Safety Student Checklist

E. Checklist for periodic inspections on safety equipment and procedures

F. Inventory of Chemicals and Annual Stored Chemical Checklist

G. Glove selection

H. Biology Lab Safety

Part I - CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

[Large School districts or Universities have found it to be more efficient to have a Coordinating CHO and Local

CHO’s on the Chemical Hygiene Committee with regularly scheduled meetings to discuss problems/successes in

implementation of the Plan, new hazards, new lab processes/experiments/classes.]

1. The Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO): (job title)

Rm. #___

The CHO shall:

 have sufficient training and experience to evaluate, implement, and update Plan.

 be provided with sufficient time and authority to conduct required tasks.

 relay information to the (SPS 332.11(2) “Safety Contact Person”), – ____ Rm. #___; and other

administrators as needed.

 implement and/or enforce implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

2. The Chemical Hygiene Officer and the teacher are responsible for chemical hygiene in the:

 Chemistry Classrooms

 Chemical Storage Rooms

 Biology Classroom

 graphics, art, and



[Note: Shop and technical classrooms usually coincide with chemical use as found in the Safety Director’s

jurisdiction and District Hazard Communication Program but that is a choice for each school to make.]

3. The Chemical Hygiene Officer has the responsibility for chemical hygiene in the lab including the responsibility

to:

[wording can be changed to adapt Plan to conditions at your facility such as a Coordinating CHO and local

implementing CHOs but someone has to be identified as responsible for the following]

 Ensure that affected personnel know and follow all safety rules, use appropriate personal protective

equipment, and provide students with appropriate safety training.

 Develop and implement a schedule for regular formal housekeeping inspections including inspections of

emergency equipment. Document the schedule in Appendix E.

 Know the current legal requirements concerning regulated substances, both in SPS 332 and adopted

OSHA standards.

 Ensure that the facilities are adequate for any material being used.

 Plan and conduct each lesson in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Lesson plans shall include

safe work practices developed using the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form, Appendix A.

 Select gloves that are resistant to the chemicals and include them in the inventory, Appendix F.

Information on glove selection can be found in Appendix G.

 Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets, MSDS, for new chemicals, maintain MSDS for current chemicals.

 Date and remove MSDS for chemicals no longer present in the areas under the Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Archive these MSDS for 30 years.

 Develop and

follow sound personal chemical hygiene habits.

 Annually review the Chemical Hygiene Plan and document any significant changes. See Appendix C.

4. The Chemical Hygiene Plan will be available for review upon request to all employees. Copies of the plan will be

both located in digital format and hard copy in the following areas:

Locations: [* are required the rest is up to the your preferences]

1. Room___ – ___, CHO*

2. Room___ – ___, Science Instructor

3. Room ___ - ___, Art Instructor

4. District Superintendent – ___

5. Building Principal – ___

6. ___ – (Safety Contact*)

5. Inventory of Chemicals, Appendix F:

 _____ [employer name] must keep a complete and ongoing inventory of all chemicals at the worksite.

 This inventory will be maintained by _________ [job title(s)] and can be found in the front of the MSDS

book.

 The inventory must be updated at least annually to cross check against the previous inventory,

o sort unused, expired, discolored or decomposed chemicals for appropriate disposal

o check the condition of caps, bottles and labels for cracks or breaks in seals.

 This inventory must be available for all lab staff, or compliance officer review. The standard format for the

chemical inventory shall include but not limited to; the chemical name, compatible storage location, date

of purchase.

Part II

- GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR WORKING WITH LABORATORY CHEMICALS

1. It is essential to minimize chemical exposure to the greatest extent possible. Because few laboratory

chemicals are without hazards, precautions for handling all chemicals shall be exercised. As a rule, skin

contact with chemicals shall always be avoided.

2. Avoid an underestimation of risk. Exposure to laboratory chemicals shall be minimized even for substances of

no known significant hazard. Special precautions shall be taken for substances with special health hazard

risks. One shall assume that any mixture of substances would be more toxic than either of its single

components alone. One shall also assume that all substances of unknown toxicity are toxic.

3. Adequate ventilation must be provided. The best way to prevent exposure to hazardous substances is to

prevent their escape into the atmosphere by use of fume hoods and other ventilation controls. Containers of

volatile chemicals shall be capped before and after contents are accessed.

4. Chemical storage areas shall be annually inspected for outdated chemical stock and deteriorated, leaking, or

broken containers. Such containers shall be brought to the attention of the CHO and disposed of properly.

All chemical substances that have the potential to become unstable with age shall be disposed at the end of

each school year, regardless of the quantity of each substance in inventory.

5. HAZARD PREVENTION

a) In-house safety and health inspections with an emphasis identifying safety hazards will be performed as

scheduled in Appendix E.

b) Fire or emergency drills shall be conducted routinely and the results reviewed.

c) Utilize information in the Specific Safe Work Practices by Hazard section of this Plan and Appendix A

and B of the Hazard Communication standard, 1910.1200, to complete the Chemical Hazards Preparation

Form prior to chemical use and conducting class lesson.

d) Where the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form has been completed for a recurring lesson it shall be

reviewed prior to the lesson.

e) Each procedure with hazardous chemicals shall include actions preplanned in case of an emergency (e.g.,

equipment to be turned off.) The actions shall be documented at the bottom of the Chemical Hazards

Preparation Form, Appendix A.

f) Up-to-date emergency phone numbers, escape routes, designated meeting place outside the building and

designated person to authorize the re-entry into the building, are posted next to the telephone.

g) Diluted substances shall be used wherever possible instead of concentrates.

h) All work utilizing hazardous chemicals shall be of appropriate scale that corresponds to the physical

facilities available. Use smaller quantities of hazardous materials for laboratory demonstrations.

i) Apparatus that may discharge toxic chemicals (e.g. vacuum pumps, distillation columns, etc.) shall be

vented into local exhaust devices such as hoods.

j) Laboratory operations involving hazardous chemicals that are carried out continuously or overnight shall

be designed to prevent the release of hazardous substances in the event of an accident or interruptions in

utility services. Classroom lights shall be left on and appropriate signs posted identifying the hazards of

the chemicals and phone number of the instructor responsible for the operation.

k) Use films, videotapes, or other methods rather than experiments involving extremely hazardous

substances.

l) Analyze accidents to prevent repeat incidents.

m) Do not use damaged glassware.

6. FACILITY MAINTENANCE

a) Fire Extinguishers shall be placed near escape routes and in areas of high hazards.

i. The teacher in the room shall conduct monthly visual inspections of fire extinguishers.

ii. The CHO shall ensure that annual maintenance checks are conducted and records of annual

inspections are maintain for one year after the last entry or life of the shell, whichever is less.

iii. Hydrostatic testing as required by 1910.157(f) shall be performed and train personnel in the proper

use of extinguishers.

iv. Employees expected to use extinguisher to put out incipient stage fires shall receive training as

required by 1910.157(g) initially and annually.

v. 1910.157 can be viewed on osha.gov, click on the regulations tab at the top of the page.

Fire Extingui

shers that are compatible with chemical hazards in the lab:

Fire Extinguisher For use with Incompatible with

b) Never block escape routes.

c) Never block a fire door opening.

d) Never store materials in aisle ways or on edges of counters.

e) Regularly inspect safety showers and eyewash stations as scheduled in Appendix E to make sure they

continue to be in working order and up to code. [areas with hard water shall test eyewash stations

weekly to ensure no build up of minerals in the spouts.]

f) Maintain records, whether it be monthly, quarterly, biannually or annually indicating

inspections and/or changes to facility maintenance issues as stated by the CHP, Appendix E.

7. GENERAL LABORATORY SAFETY

-Each student and instructor will initial and date a checklist, Appendix D, indicating their understanding

of items a-v at the start of the school year or at the beginning of Semester for semester courses.

a) Review and understand the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form prior to beginning the lesson.

b) Do not smell or taste chemicals. Do not use chemical glassware as a container for food or drinks.

c) Never work alone in a science laboratory or storage area and do not allow students to work

unsupervised.

d) Never eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, or tobacco in the laboratory environment.

e) Never store food in laboratory refrigerators.

f) Labels on incoming containers shall not be defaced. Labels that have become difficult to read shall be

replaced.

g) Hazardous waste containers shall be clearly marked as to type of contents, i.e. solvents, to prevent

incompatible chemical mixtures. Containers shall be closed unless in use.

h) Never pipette liquids by mouth.

i) Restrain loose clothing, long hair, and dangling jewelry. Students or teachers with skin exposed above

the knee shall wear a lab coat or apron when handling any hazardous chemical.

j) Never leave heat source unattended (gas burners, hot plates, mantels, etc.).

k) Do not mix chemicals in the sink drain or discard down drain unless indicated as safe on Chemical

Hazards Preparation form.

l) Always inform co-workers of plans to carry out hazardous work.

m) Avoid horseplay, practical jokes, and any other distracting behavior. Students are not allowed to take

chemicals outside of the classroom setting.

n) Clear work area of non required material and plan appropriate protective procedures and positioning of

equipment before beginning any new operation. Be alert to unsafe conditions and correct them when

detected.

o) Exercise great care in noting odors or fumes. Use a wafting motion of the hand to note a small amount

of odor.

p) Use equipment only for its designated purpose. Use the fume hood when working with chemicals or

process with potential for emitting harmful vapors.

q) Always add concentrated acid into water. Use care as it may splash out, and it generates a large

amount of heat. Use concentrated acids in the fume hood.

r) Wear safety equipment as required on the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form for the lesson.

s) Wash hands before and after work, and after spill cleanups.

t) Report all accidents, injuries, or near misses to instructor or the CHO.

u) Always keep work area clean and keep combustible material away from open flames. Keep chemical

containers and glassware well back of the edge of the bench or counter.

v) Know the location and how to use all the safety equipment in the laboratory.

Part III

- THE LABORATORY (CLASS ROOM)

1. EQUIPMENT

 The facility provides adequate, well-ventilated classrooms, laboratory fume hoods, and sinks.

 Other safety equipment includes eyewash stations and drenching showers.

 [plastic body shield, ____ review work area for current engineering controls and include]

2. VENTILATION

 Modifications: Any alterations to the ventilation system shall be made only by qualified personnel

(HVAC engineer), and if testing indicates that worker protection from airborne toxic substances will

continue to be adequate.

 Fume Hoods

 Laboratory fume hoods during use shall be operated with a minimum average 100 feet per minute

face velocity at full open sash or sash stop position.

 When determining the minimum flow rate through the fume hood, the sash stop position may not

be lower than 18 inches above the work surface.

 When operating the fume hood, the sash should be positioned to maximize the protection to the

user.

 Vertical sash fume hoods operated at sash stop positions shall have an alarm that gives a warning

when the sash is raised above the sash stop position. Unless the flow rate is 100fpm average at

full open sash position.

 Combination vertical/horizontal sash fume hoods shall have an alarm that gives a warning when

the sash is vertically raised from the fully lowered position.

 Testing. Operable fume hoods shall be tested annually for 100fpm minimum average face

velocity.

3. CONTROL MEASURES: CRITERIA AND USE

Fume Hood:

 Always use a fume hood when working with

 volatile substances,

 toxic vapors are produced

 concentrated acids

 chemicals having a potential exothermic reaction,

 over flow and

 vapor or fume production.

 potential for exposures above Limits

 where recommended by the MSDS

 Never lean into the fume hood while hazardous chemicals are being used or when in use.

 Do not use the fume hood as a storage area or block the hood exhaust airflow.

 Verify that the exhaust system is operating before working in the hood. Taping a strip of paper, tissue,

or ribbon at the face of the hood will indicate the direction of air flow;

 Regularly check the ventilation in hoods for proper airflow and that minimum flow alarm is in

working order.

Acids and Corrosives Cabinets:

 Bottles of acid shall be stored in an acid (corrosive) cabinet. While acids and bases are both considered

to be corrosive, care must be taken to not store acids and bases in the same cabinet. It is particularly

important to avoid storing ammonium hydroxide and strong mineral acids in the same cabinet.

 Oxidizing acids, such as nitric acid, shall be stored separately, in a secondary container within an acid

cabinet. Polypropylene boxes for use in acid cabinets are available commercially.

Flammable Storage Cabinets:

 Where incompatible flammable chemicals must be stored in the same cabinet steps will be taken to

prevent mixing if containers leak or spill, such as placement in separate dish pans.

 Shall not be used for non-flammable items.

Disposal:

Method of disposal shall be included on Chemical Hazards Preparation Form

 Liquid waste is segregated by compatibility containers are labeled as required in the Waste Disposal

section. Containers are located __________

 Liquid or soluble waste that can be disposed of down the sink drain shall be discarded while the water

is run at sufficient volume to dilute the substance as needed but not to create splashing of the

concentrated substance outside of the sink.

 The Chemical Hazard Preparation Form shall designate when sink disposal shall only be conducted by

the instructor or when students may utilize the process.

 Flammable or combustible waste material and residues shall be kept to a minimum, stored in closed

metal waste cans, and disposed of daily.

Heat:

 Where heat is applied or generated only heat resistant glassware shall be used.

 Sufficient goggles for splashing and heat resistant gloves shall be provided.

 Protective heat resistant pads shall be supplied to prevent direct contact with books or bench tops.

 Tongs or other mechanical means shall be provided to allow manipulation of material or contents

without contact.

[list other control measures, i.e. glove boxes, and specify when they shall be used.]

Part IV - STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. PROCUREMENT

 Before a new chemical is purchased:

 Obtain and read the Material Safety Data Sheet for each hazardous chemical.

 When possible, a less hazardous chemical shall be substituted.

 The minimum quantity necessary shall be calculated and as close to that amount as possible

shall be purchased.

 Particularly hazardous chemicals (highly toxic, carcinogens, reproductive toxins, etc) will not

be used without permission of the Chemical Hygiene Committee and/or the CHO, obtaining

and/or implementing specific engineering and work practice controls and PPE as required by

1910.1450(e)(3)(viii).

 The teacher shall complete the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form in Appendix A prior to

each lesson, including safe work practices and emergency procedures, and provide them to the

Chemical Hygiene Committee and/or the Chemical Hygiene Officer for review and approval.

 Available PPE shall be evaluated for resistance to the new chemical. If it is not sufficient

either it shall not be purchased or

 PPE known to be resistant to the chemical shall be purchased,

 the Certification of Hazard Assessment for PPE shall be updated

 employees using the new chemical shall be trained in the hazards and PPE.

This shall be completed prior to use of the chemical.

 Each individual teacher will be responsible for ordering the chemicals needed to perform their desired

labs;

 Where sufficient existing quantities of the chemical are available in the school district the

chemical shall not be purchased.

 To avoid duplicate purchasing orders ______ [insert the process by which you will avoid two

teachers, who didn’t talk to each other, buying 1 liter of a chemical each when they only

needed half a liter each. Save money, save space, avoid stockpiling.]

 The smallest available quantity that will cover their expected use for the school year shall be

ordered.

 Donated chemicals or chemicals from other classrooms in the School District shall be accepted only

after approval is obtained from the Chemical hygiene Officer. It should be established that the

donated chemical is in excellent condition, that an appropriate MSDS is available, and that there is a

specific use for the donated material.

 No container will be accepted without a Material Safety Data Sheet and a label clearly identifying at

least the contents by name as it’s found on the MSDS. No container will be accepted if it’s leaking.

 Sealed containers, such as for biological specimens, shall be labeled, have an MSDS, and employees

shall be trained in the hazard of the chemicals in the container.

 Food items used in experiments shall be clearly marked as “not for food use” and shall have an

MSDS, where possible, for safe storage and use.



A new chem

ical provider’s MSDS will be compared to the MSDS used in current hazard assessments

prior to purchase for chemical mixtures or dilutions.

 The MSDS shall be stored alphabetically in a 3-ring binder located ________ and readily accessible to

employees during each work shift. A separate 3 ring binder for MSDS’ of chemicals no longer present

is located ________. The MSDS for these chemicals will be saved for 30 years from the date of last

use noted on the Sheet.

2. STORAGE:

 Toxic substances shall be segregated in a chemical storage cabinet off limits to unauthorized

individuals.

 The Chemistry Teacher shall examine stored chemicals at least annually for replacement,

deterioration and container integrity. Amounts will be stored in the smallest practicable quantity.

Yearly inventories will be conducted and unneeded items will be disposed of properly. See Appendix

 Chemicals that are discovered or no longer needed in classrooms in (the school district )

shall not be

sent to the (High School Chemistry storage room)

until:

 The CHO is notified.

 They can be safely stored until disposal.

 An MSDS is located or obtained.

[In my inspections I sometimes find that chemicals found in the district, say the middle school science classroom,

suddenly appear on the High School Chemistry Teacher’s desk with the expectation that they will take care of the

problem. The Chemistry Teacher usually does not have time to do more than shove it into the chemical storage area

for future disposal. This can be very unsafe, depending on the contents and chemical status of the chemical.

Use or alter the bullet points above to address this hazard. Fill in the underlined parenthesis with your specific

information.]

 Chemicals will be stored in accordance with accepted standards of compatibility. Incompatibles shall

never be stored together. An inventory list arranged alphabetically will be posted in the storage

room. Material Safety Data Sheets will be arranged alphabetically and located in the storage room.

 Do not store chemicals, reagents or apparatus on lab bench. Keep shelves organized with labels facing

out.

 Should the label become defaced or degraded the reason for this condition shall be identified (student

defacement, poor pouring practices, seepage from under lid due to warm storage conditions) and

corrected where ever possible. A new label and/or method of labeling (such as laminating the label and

attaching by a twist tie, labeling the shelf, or putting clear plastic tape over the label on the bottle) shall

be implemented.

 Where a lesson requires unlabeled containers they shall be stored in such a way that their contents is

identified when not under the direct control of the teacher.

 Chemical storage shelves with closeable doors shall be used for flammable and corrosive materials.

 Sealed containers, such as for biological specimens, shall be labeled, have an MSDS, and employees

shall be trained in the hazard of the chemicals in the container. The label can be on the front of the

cabinet or on the shelf under the containers providing the containers are always returned to the storage

area at end of use.

 Never store materials in aisle ways. Never store chemicals above eye level.

 Stored waste will be labeled as to type of contents and located _________________. No more than one

container of waste per type shall be stored at a time. When container is full the CHO shall be notified

within the ____ [day, week, not month] for pick up and disposal.

 "Fire control" –

 "Extinguishers." Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire

extinguishers, shall be available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are

stored.

 At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 12-B units shall be

located outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door opening into any room used for

storage.

 At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 12-B units must be

located not less than 10 feet, nor more than 25 feet, from any Class I or Class II liquid storage

area located outside of a storage room but inside a building.

 "Sprinklers." When sprinklers are provided, they shall be installed in accordance with

1910.159.

 "Open flames and smoking." Open flames and smoking shall not be permitted in flammable or

combustible liquid storage areas.

 “Water reactive materials." Materials which will react with water shall not be stored in the

same room with flammable or combustible liquids.

3. DISTRIBUTION FROM STORAGE AREA:

 When bulk quantities of chemicals are hand carried, the container will be placed in a bottle carrier or

bucket.

 When the need for the container has been concluded it shall be returned to the storage area.

4. USE:

 Shall be in compliance with the General Guidelines for Working with Laboratory Chemicals in Part II

of this Plan.

 Prior to performing a new procedure the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form, Appendix A, shall be

completed, including safe work practices and emergency procedures, shall be developed and

documented utilizing information on the MSDS and in this Plan.

 Availability of engineering controls and PPE identified on the Form

 Safe work practices, engineering controls, and PPE identified on the Form shall be implemented.

Where changes are needed the Form shall be updated and the CHO notified.

 If a chemical is newly deemed particular hazardous chemicals (carcinogens, reproductive toxins, etc),

proper provisions will be made in accordance with 1910.1450(e)(3)(viii).

5. AIR MONITORING:

 Where required by an expanded OSHA standard adopted by the State of Wisconsin air monitoring

shall be conducted.

 Where there is potential for exposures to exceed Wisconsin exposure limits evaluation of new

engineering controls, replacement of the chemical or process shall be considered. The limits can be

accessed at http://dsps.wi.gov/sb/docs/SB-IndustHygLimitsAirContamins.pdf

 Where exposures still potentiall

y exceed limits, air monitoring shall be conducted.

 Where air monitoring data shows an exposure above a limit the procedure shall be discontinued until

employee protection is developed and implemented.

6. HOUSEKEEPING:

 Formal housekeeping and inspections will be performed on the schedule developed in Appendix E.

The purpose of this is to identify new or unforeseen hazards, assess control measures, and to ensure that

the safety equipment is used and procedures are followed and maintained.

 Where control measures are found to be insufficient additional measures, such as ventilation, modified

work practices or additional personal protective equipment shall be obtained or developed and

implemented and the Chemical Hazards Preparation forms updated as needed.

7. MEDICAL EVALUATION:

All employees who work with hazardous chemicals shall be provided with an opportunity to receive medical

attention, including any follow-up examinations which the examining physician determines to be necessary,

under the following circumstances:

 Employees who show signs or symptoms associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals will be

sent to a licensed physician for medical attention.

 Employees exposed to spills, leaks or explosions of hazardous chemicals will receive opportunity

for medical attention.

 Where exposure monitoring reveals an exposure level routinely above the action level (or in the

absence of an action level, the PEL) for an OSHA expanded standard for which there are exposure

monitoring and medical surveillance requirements, medical surveillance shall be established for the

affected employee as prescribed by the particular standard.

All medical examinations and consultations shall be performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed

physician and shall be provided without cost to the employee, without loss of pay and at a reasonable time and

place.

Employees who may fall under the above conditions shall first inform the Chemical Hygiene Officer and then

go to the school nurse. If an evaluation of the work area and employee health and/or exposure shows that the

above conditions have been met, the employee will be sent, with MSDS, to ____________ for an examination

by a physician.

Employees with signs and symptoms requiring immediate treatment or injuries from explosions shall go

directly to _______ to receive treatment and notification to the CHO shall be made by others or when the

employee is physically able.

The Chemical Hygiene Officer shall:

I. Provide the following information to the physician:

a) The identity of the hazardous chemical(s) to which the employee may have been exposed;

b) A description of the conditions under which the exposure occurred including quantitative exposure

data, if available; and

c) A description of the signs and symptoms of exposure that the employee is experiencing, if any.

II. Obtain from the physician a written opinion from the examining physician including:

a) Any recommendation for further medical follow-up;

b) The results of the medical examination and any associated tests;

c) Any medical condition which may be revealed in the course of the examination which may place the

employee at increased risk as a result of exposure to a hazardous workplace; and

d) A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of the results of the consultation or

medical examination and any medical condition that may require further examination or treatment.

e) The written opinion shall not reveal specific findings of diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure.

III. Establish and maintain for each employee an accurate record of any measurements taken to monitor

employee exposures and any medical consultation and examinations including tests or written opinions

provided by the Physician. This record shall be located _____________.

8. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL:

[only list what you have]

Selection shall be based upon an assessment of the hazards of the chemical (i.e. corrosive) and on the hazards

of the process (i.e. splashing.) and shall be noted on the Chemical Hazards Preparation form. PPE selected on

the Form shall be available prior to

exposure to the chemical or process.

PPE may include but not limited to the following.

 Face shield or Safety glasses/goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 Standards. Wear chemical safety goggles

with

face shield when using large quantities, or chemical safety goggles when using small quantities of

liquids, safety glasses for solids.

 Hair ties will be required to contain long hair. Floppy clothing shall be restrained, either by wearing a

lab coat or by other means.

 Feet shall be adequately covered to protect them from chemical hazards. Sandals or open toed shoes

will not be allowed in the lab. Splashes of chemicals to shoes or clothing shall be cleaned off

immediately.

 Wear a lab coat and/or rubber, neoprene, or PVC apron when using large quantities and splash potential

exists. Lab coats and aprons shall be discarded if damaged sufficiently to reduce protective quality.

Gloves:

 Appendix G contains information for selection of gloves resistant to the chemicals used. Part IV #13

contains information on specific hazards of chemicals. The Inventory, Appendix F, lists the gloves

selected, by thickness and material, for each chemical. [do not list gloves you don’t provide]

 Verification of the thickness and material shall be conducted prior to ordering new gloves, even when

using the same brand name. Communicate purchasing problems to the CHO.

 The hazard assessment shall be done in compliance with the OSHA standard on general requirements

for personal protective equipment (29 CFR 1910.132). Selection shall be done in compliance with the

OSHA standard on hand protection (29 CFR 1910.138). As required by 1910.132(d)(2) the selection

shall also be included in the Certification of Hazard Assessment for PPE for ______________. [school

district name]

 Gloves selected for an operation shall be identified in the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form,

Appendix A.

o Where multiple chemicals are used in an experiment and require different gloves further research is

required to ensure the gloves will provide adequate protection. Alternately, double gloving, one of

each, is an option.

o Tasks shall be evaluated for potential penetration, physical and chemical, and tearing by the processes

in the operation.

 Avoid skin contact with chemicals where burns or absorption of the material is possible. Change

gloves after use or after chemical splashes.

 Remove, rinse, or replace contaminate gloves before taking off safety glasses, using a writing

implement, answering the phone, etc.

 Never leave the laboratory with PPE on, especially contaminated PPE.

 For Common Sense Glove Use Rules go to Appendix G.

9. SIGNS AND LABELS:

[The Chemical Hygiene standard was written for chemical use in a manufacturing facility. It assumes a higher

baseline knowledge than most employees in a school district, excepting the chemistry teachers.

 Emergency telephone numbers will be posted in labs, and the main office.

 Identifying labels must show contents of containers and associated hazards, including waste containers.

[“associated hazards” is not required by this standard but is a best practice.]

 Signs to distinguish areas where food and beverages are prohibited and warnings at areas where

unusual hazards exist will be posted.

 Unknown samples for student lessons shall ______ [describe the means for identifying the contents and

hazards when the teacher is not available to provide such information. This information can be on a sheet

laid over the top of the box of containers, posted on the shelf below the container, or some other method.]

 Doors leading to a room, where chemicals are stored, will have the types of hazards, such as air

reactive, associated with the chemicals being stored.

 Label all chemicals accurately with date of receipt or preparation and any other precautionary

information for handling. [again, not required on the label by the standard but required to fulfill

handling and storage safe work practices as well as making your life generally easier in the long run.]

 Never use a reagent until the label has been read and contents checked.

10. RECORDS

Shall be maintained by _____________ and kept _________________.

 Accident reports will be written and retained for all accidents involving injuries, property damage and

near misses by chemical, biological or environmental exposure or improper handling.

 Failure of engineering controls, PPE, containers, or safe work practices shall be recorded and reviewed

for accident prevention purposes by the Chemical Hygiene Committee and/or the Chemical Hygiene

Officer.

 Data from measurement of employee exposure or employee work areas and any medical consultations

and exams that are conducted shall be stored for the duration of employment plus 30 years.

11. INCIDENT CLEAN-UP PROTOCOL

Prompt response to chemical spills is critical to protect student and worker health & safety and to mitigate adverse

affects to the environment. Familiarize, update and follow the following protocol.

For small spills, 30 ml of hazardous chemical or less, the teacher shall clean up if the perceived risk is low.

1. Notify CHO and have personnel in the area restrict access.

2. If volatile materials are involved ______ shall be notified to go to 100% outside air or turn off the HVAC

to prevent contamination of recycled air.

3. Eliminate all sources of ignition and turn off equipment if it is possible to do so safely.

4. Review the MSDS for the spilled material, or use your knowledge of the hazards of the material to

determine the appropriate level of protection.

5. Wear gloves and protective eyewear. Do not attempt cleanup if you feel unsure of your ability to do so or

if you perceive the risk to be greater than normal laboratory operations. Cover spill with sodium carbonate

or bicarbonate, or material in the spill kit. When reaction stops pickup with damp sponge or paper towels

and put the contaminated absorbent in a labeled hazardous waste container.

6. Spill kits shall be applicable to the hazards and kept stocked by _________.

If greater than 30 ml, or if it will take longer than 15 minutes for you to clean-up,

1. Evacuate students, turn off equipment and take MSDS book with you on the way out.

2. Immediately call CHO at ____or the [Safety Director or whatever you call him/her] at _____ to report

the spill, and help with proper cleanup and disposal procedures.

3. The CHO and teacher shall restrict access to the area.

4. The CHO shall contact the emergency agency ____ will be contacted and qualified response team will be

responsible for the clean up and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Incident Reporting & Follow-up:

1. Report all occupational injuries or illness to CHO as soon as possible. CHO, SD or laboratory personnel

must document the incidence and file with CHO.

2. Personnel are encouraged to report "near misses" as they are considered a

precursor to actual incidents.

Instructor and CHO are to conduct (or coordinate) an investigation of all incidents and "near

misses." The goal of the investigation is to identify and address any deficiencies in the Standard

Operating Procedures or Chemical Hazard Preparation Form that may have contributed to the

incident and correct/update the CHP to address these issues.

12. INFORMATION AND TRAINING:

Employees will be trained upon initial assignment concerning chemicals available, procedures, location of the

chemical hygiene plan, location of Material Safety Data Sheets, and the Chemical Hygiene Officer will cover

the method of hazard identification with an annual refresher training. Information and Training shall

include the following but not limited to:

A. Components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan:

- The contents of this standard and its appendices, which shall be made available to employees

- The location and availability and contents of the Chemical Hygiene Plan

- How to properly address accidents or incidents as provided in Appendix B. of the CHP.

B. Understanding of Potential Hazards:

- The location and availability of known reference material on the hazards, safe handling, storage and

disposal of hazardous chemicals found in the laboratory, including but not limited to, MSDS sheets.

- Chemical inventory requirements and proper handling and storage.

C. Recognition of Chemical Exposure:

-The physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area

- Signs and symptoms associated with exposures to hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory.

- Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical

(such as monitoring conducted by continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of

hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.)

D. Safe Work Practices:

- The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including

specific procedures the CHP has implemented to protect employees from exposure to

hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and

personal protective equipment to be used.

13. WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM

Identified Hazardous Waste will be collected, segregated, stored and disposed of in compliance with all current local,

state and federal regulations.

 Use MSDS guidelines to determine proper disposal methods.

 All containers of hazardous waste must be properly labeled. The waste chemicals must be identified by

their

 proper chemical name (not formulas),

 include proportions of a mixture.

 The label must say “HAZARDOUS WASTE”. The label must be completed before it will be

accepted for disposal by the Safety Director (SD).

 Date the waste when it is put into the ________. [insert location for your hazardous waste

containers, ie. Cabinet under fume hood room #]

 All waste must be kept in sealed containers at all times, unless you are actively pouring into the

container. Zip-loc bags for dry debris must also be labeled and sealed.

 Do not evaporate waste.

 Do not mix incompatible wastes. Ensure the waste container is compatible with the waste and use the

appropriately sized container.

 Indiscriminate disposal by pouring waste chemicals down the drain or adding them to refuse for landfill

burial or evaporation is unacceptable.

 Once a container is full, contact ______ as soon as possible. to arrange for a hazardous waste disposal

pickup through certified waste haulers.

 Have and maintain separate containers for trash and broken glass.

 Waste disposal method: As written in lesson plans using guidelines above and those found in the

Suggested Disposal Procedures in the current FLINN Catalog and Reference manual found in Room

___ and to be performed.

14. SPECIFIC SAFE WORK PRACTICES BY HAZARD:

[The more information in this section the easier it will be to prepare for future lessons. If you come up with a

particularly good specific safe work practice please ‘share with the class’ and I’ll update this template.]

A. PROCESS: When mixing and handling various concentrations of hazardous materials, minimize

chemical exposure by reducing the amount of time working with them and keeping containers closed

whenever possible.

B. HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS/CLASS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: Substitute low toxicity

chemicals for ones with high toxicity. This enhances personal safety and reduces impact to the

environment in terms of waste disposal. Following are groups of hazards.

* Liquid Corrosives * Solid Corrosives * Volatiles * Reactives:

C. SPECIAL HANDLING PROCEDURES AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: One shall

always regard unknowns to be toxic. Any mixture of toxic compounds is presumed to have a synergistic

effect, namely, the toxicity of the whole is greater than the sum of each component.

Any special handling requirements shall be noted on the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form.

Use the guidelines in part D, the MSDS for the chemicals, and hazard information in Appendix A and B of 1910.1200

and the NIOSH Pocket Guide, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/ to assess the hazards, select the PPE, develop the safe

work practice

s and emergency response procedures, etc. needed to complete the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form

in Appendix A. These procedures will be in addition to the general safe work practices outlined earlier in this Plan.

D. CHEMICAL HAZARD INFORMATION FOR A SPECIFIC COMPOUND: Knowing the hazards of a

chemical and how to properly handle and dispose of these compounds, including during the Pre and Post-Lab

operations, will help prevent harmful and unnecessary exposures.

For all compounds:

Work shall be performed with the smallest possible amount of the chemical or determine if a less hazardous chemical

or process could be used as a replacement.

Containers shall be kept closed as much as possible to reduce potential for spilling and exposure to vapors.

Contaminated gloves shall be removed before using a writing implement to take notes.

High Acute Toxicity, Reproductive Toxins, Carcinogens:

First, try to replace them with less hazardous materials.

Second, use videos or other methods of getting the lesson across.

If that fails then the Laboratory standard requires:

Specific consideration shall be given to the following provisions which shall be included where appropriate:

 Establishment of a designated area;

 Use of containment devices such as fume hoods or glove boxes;

 Procedures for safe removal of contaminated waste; and

 Decontamination procedures.

All use of such chemicals shall only be conducted with prior approval of the Chemical Hygiene Committee

and/or the CHO.

Many of these have OSHA Expanded Standards, a standard all their own with specific safe work practices,

medical evaluation, air monitoring, and recordkeeping requirements. These include:

[make life easy, get rid of them and don’t get more]

1910.1001 Asbestos

1002 Coal tar pitch

1910.1003 13 carcinogens

4-Nitrobiphenyl, Chemical Abstracts Service Register Number (CAS No.) 92933;

alpha-Naphthylamine, CAS No. 134327;

methyl chloromethyl ether, CAS No. 107302;

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts) CAS No. 91941;

bis-Chloromethyl ether, CAS No. 542881;

beta-Naphthylamine, CAS No. 91598;

Benzidine, CAS No. 92875;

4-Aminodiphenyl, CAS No. 92671;

Ethyleneimine, CAS No. 151564;

beta-Propiolactone, CAS No. 57578;

2-Acetylaminofluorene, CAS No. 53963;

4-Dimethylaminoazo-benezene, CAS No. 60117; and

N-Nitrosodimethylamine, CAS No. 62759.

1004 alpha napthylamine

1006 methyl chloromethylether

1007 3,3’ dichlorobenzadine and salts

1008 bis chloromethyl ether

1009 beta napthylamide

1010 benzidine

1011 4 aminodiphenyl

1012 ethyleneimine

1013 B-propiolacetone

1014 2 acetylamino fluorine

1015 4 dimethylaminoazobenzene

1016 N-Nitrosodimethylamine

1017 vinyl chloride

1018 Inorganic Arsenic

1025 lead

1026 Chromium

1027 cadmium

1028 benzene

1029 coke oven emissions

1043 Cotton dust

1044 1,2 dibromo-3-chloropropane

1045 acrylonitrile

1047 ethylene oxide

1048 formaldehyde

1050 methylene dianiline

1051 1,3 butadiene

1052 methylene chloride

Toxic chemicals that do not meet the level above still must have safe work practices developed based on the

chemicals specific characteristics and hazards.

 Can the chemical be absorbed through the skin to cause adverse systemic health effects?

 Will the chemical irritate the skin or eyes sufficiently to require safe work practices or PPE?

 Can the students take what is before them and make something more hazardous?

 Does the chemical have to be cut, introducing a sharps hazard?

 Is the chemical so light and fluffy it is easy to inhale or will adhere to gloves, clothing and hands

via static electricity?

 Will it generate heat during the lesson?

 Will it generate harmful light that requires eye shades?

 Will it make a huge, hazardous, difficult to remove mess?

 Will it be so smelly it has to be completely used in the hood?

 Will the reaction startle the students potentially causing them to trip or drop inconvenient things?

Think each lesson through to find the high hazard points, whether physical or chemical. And then address

them.

Corrosive Solids: Corrosive means a chemical that causes visible destruction of or irreversible alterations in living

tissue by chemical action at the site of contact. Corrosive solids, such as sodium hydroxide and phenol, can cause

burns to the skin and eyes. Dust from corrosive solids can be inhaled and cause irritation or burns to the respiratory

tract. Many corrosive solids, such as potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide, can produce considerable heat when

dissolved in water.

The following work practices shall be followed when handling, storing and disposing of corrosive solids:

1. Do not bring out the chemical until the class room is calm and set the students up for the least amount of traffic

around the bench work area.

2. Remove all non essential chemicals, books, equipment, etc. from the work area prior to placing the corrosive solid

on the bench.

3. When mixing with water, always slowly add the corrosive solid to water, stirring continuously. Caution, some

water reactive corrosive solids can ‘skitter’ across the surface and may ‘jump’ out of the container.

4. Review the potential hazards from the corrosive solid and from the process to select the engineering and work

practice controls necessary to protect the teacher and students.

a. Where heat is a byproduct of the process the glassware selected shall be heat resistant and heat

resistant gloves that can be worn over the chemical resistant gloves shall be available. Also, any

flammable material not required for the lesson shall be moved away from the work area and the work.

b. If there is a possibility of generating a significant amount of dust, hazardous vapors, volatile reaction

that produces gas, potential for explosion or material bubbling or splashing out of the container then

conduct work in a fume hood.

5. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling corrosive solids. Refer to Appendix F Chemical Inventory for

proper glove choice. Remove, rinse or replace gloves before taking off the eye protection.

6. Waste disposal method: where necessary due to potential hazards, such as generation of heat, corrosive solids shall

be disposed of in segregated, labeled waste.

Corrosive Liquids:

Corrosive liquids (e.g. mineral acids, alkali solutions and some oxidizers) represent a very

significant hazard because skin or eye contact can readily occur from splashes and their effect on human tissue

generally takes place very rapidly. Bromine, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide are examples of

highly corrosive liquids.

The following work practices shall be followed when handling, storing and disposing of Corrosive liquids:

1. The eyes and hands are particularly vulnerable. It is therefore essential that approved eye and face protection be

worn in all laboratories where corrosive chemicals are handled.

2. Gloves and other chemically resistant protective clothing and a lab coat shall be worn to protect against skin

contact. Refer to the gloves in Appendix F Chemical Inventory for proper glove choice and include all PPE in the

Chemical Hazards Preparation Form.

3. To avoid a flash steam explosion due to the large amount of

heat evolved, always add acids or bases to water (and

not the reverse). These mixtures shall be performed in the fume hood. See corrosive solid section for management

of heat hazards.

4. Acids and bases shall be segregated for storage. Nitric Acid shall be isolated in the acid storage cabinet.

5. As with all chemicals, liquid corrosives shall be stored below eye level.

6. Adequate quantities of spill control materials shall be readily available. A spill kit for acids and bases is available

_____________________.

7. Waste disposal method: ensure that the waste container, properly labeled is available and has sufficient space for

the type of corrosive used and the products, including mistakes, of the lesson prior to beginning the preparation

phase.

Reactives:

Reactive chemicals are substances that can explode or enter into violent reactions releasing large amounts

of light, heat, and gases. A number of reactive chemicals are recognized explosives, requiring only a mild initiating

force for detonation. Other reactive chemicals are capable of detonation but require a stronger initiating force. Some

reactive chemicals will not detonate but can enter violent reactions producing large quantities of heat and explosive

gases. Reactive chemicals must be handled with extreme care, even milligram quantities of some chemicals can result

in violent explosions.

Classes of Reactives: While almost all chemicals will react with something some chemicals are so reactive that the

reaction can create a hazard. Reactive chemicals are classified as explosives, strong oxidizing or reducing agents, acid

sensitives, water reactives, air reactives, and special organic compounds.

 Solid Reactive examples include sodium, potassium and lithium metals; acid anhydrides, acid chlorides and

salt hydrides.

 Liquid Reactives are chemicals that react vigorously with moisture, oxygen or other substances. Examples

include organic halides, phosphorous trichloride, titanium tetrachloride, butyl lithium, and hydrazine.

The following work practices shall be followed when handling, storing and disposing of Reactive chemicals:

1. Quantities shall be limited to the amount necessary for the work in progress.

2. Water reactives cannot be stored in the same room with combustible or flammable materials, 1910.106(d)(7)(iii).

3. Safety glasses, face shield, gloves, and a laboratory coat shall be worn at all times when handling, transporting, or

manipulating reactive chemicals.

4. Adequate and appropriate portable fire extinguishers shall be immediately available in the laboratory.

5. Approved eye-wash stations and emergency showers must be in working order. Safety shields shall be used as

necessary.

6. Prior to bringing the chemical from the storage area the work bench shall be cleared of all materials not

immediately required for the lesson or process.

7. Explosives shall be protected from heat and shock and shall be purchased or made immediately prior to the class

and thoroughly disposed of properly afterwards.

8. Clean up spills immediately. The safest method is to absorb the material onto vermiculite or a similar loose

absorbent. Verify they absorbent material is compatible and will be effective before the prep for the lesson and

include the specific spill method in the Chemical Hazards Preparation Form.

9. Waste disposal method: prior to use of the chemical the method for disposal shall be prepared to ensure it is not

added to a waste container with materials it will react to and that in the future such chemicals shall not be added

to the container the reactive chemical is in. The waste container shall immediately be labeled as to its contents to

reduce such a problem in the future.

Volatile Chemicals

: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs

include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. (examples:

hexanes, acetone, methylene chloride, diethyl ether)

The following work practices shall be followed when handling, storing and disposing of Volatile chemicals:

1. The potential for absorption through the skin with adverse health effects shall be carefully evaluated and special

attention shall be paid to glove selection.

2. Any part of the process that could cause splashing to the arms or body shall be evaluated and engineering and work

practice controls developed and noted on the Chemical Hazard Preparation Form.

3. Work areas shall be cleared of anything that produces a spark or flame.

4. Highly flammable volatiles that could ignite with static electricity sparks are discouraged from purchase or use but

if they are then the Form should include the steps that will be taken to ensure the safest environment possible. [no

sweaters, means for grounding the body before touching containers or equipment, sneakers, etc.]

5. No more than 10 gallons of flammable and combustible liquids, combined, shall be stored outside of a flammable

storage cabinet unless safety cans are used. When safety cans are used, up to 25 gallons may be stored without

using a flammable storage cabinet. Every effort shall be made to have no where near that quantity of material

on hand. [have a garage sale if you need to]

6. Prior to working with volatiles be sure fume hood is in working order and has sufficient room for the equipment,

materials, and motion required for the process.

7. Work in the fume hood to ensure proper ventilation when working with volatile chemicals.

8. When carrying volatile chemicals through the lab, carry them in a covered container and the bottle or container

shall be capped, closed, etc.

9. Work with smallest amounts possible and keep containers closed or covered as much as possible to minimize the

amount of volatile gases into the room.

10. Waste disposal method: As written in lessons plan and to be performed in compliance with the CHP and all current

local, state and federal regulations.

Appendix A. Preparation for Hazards of working with Chemicals.

Use the following Form when preparing for a laboratory procedure that involves the use of hazardous chemicals and

attach to the lesson plans. Focus on procedures found in the CHP, along with the information you can find on line, in

Appendix A and B of the Hazard Communication standard, 1910.1000 and the MSDS provided with the chemicals to

develop safe work practices in the laboratory.

Never underestimate the hazards associated with the laboratory. If you are unsure about what you are doing, get

assistance. Do not use unfamiliar chemicals, equipment, or procedures alone.

Know incompatibilities of the chemicals involved.

Replace highly hazardous chem

icals with those with lower hazards whenever possible.

IMPORTANT:

The five prudent practices of chemical safety sum up these safety guidelines:

1. Treat all chemicals as if they were hazardous.

2. Minimize your exposure to any chemical.

3. Avoid repeated exposure to any chemical.

4. Never underestimate the potential hazard of any chemical or combination of chemicals.

5. Assume that a mixture or reaction product is more hazardous than any component or reactant.

When using chemicals during a lab, the teacher will follow guidelines provided in the Chemical Hazards Preparation

Form developed from the MSDS and ensure all PPE and engineering controls required are provided and in working

order prior to starting the preparation phase of the procedure.

This Form shall be completed and attached to each lesson plan for implementation.

First select all on the next page, copy and paste to a separate document. When complete store with the Chemical

Hygiene Plan for future use.

Chemical Hazards Preparation Form

Lesson: ____________________

Chemicals identified to be used:

Name Compatible with other chemicals?

_____________________________ ___Yes ___No

Replacement of incompatible or high hazard chemicals evaluated? ___Yes ___No

Check the Row(s) below and column(s) to the right indicating what

safety equipment and procedures are to be used and when they

shall be followed.

Pre-Lab Lab Post-Lab

Corrosive Solid

Corrosive Liquid

Reactive

Volatile

Hazard