Chemical Hygiene Plan
The standard requires the employer to designate a Chemical Hygiene Officer and have a written Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), and actively verify that it remains effective. The CHP must include provisions for:
- worker training
- chemical exposure monitoring where appropriate
- medical consultation when exposure occurs
- criteria for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls
- special precautions for particularly hazardous substances
- a requirement for a Chemical Hygiene Officer responsible for implementation of the CHP
The CHP must be tailored to reflect the specific chemical hazards present in the laboratory where it is to be used. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the Laboratory Standard, the CHP, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures. See a sample CHP and more information on CHP elements.
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1-4. Which of the following is one of the required components in a laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan?
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