Drexel University Chemistry Department

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Revised October 2001

I. Introduction. 1

II. General Principles. 1

A. Employee Information and Training. 1

B. Minimize all Chemical Exposures. 2

C. Avoid Underestimation of Risk. 2

D. Provide Adequate Ventilation. 2

E. Institute a Chemical Hygiene Program.. 2

F. Observe Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) 3

III. Chemical Hygiene Responsibilities. 3

A. Executive Director/Director of University Safety & Health. 3

B. University Chemical Hygiene Officer 3

C. Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officer 3

D. Laboratory Supervisor 4

E. Principal Investigator or Project Director 5

F. Laboratory Worker 5

IV. The Laboratory Facility. 5

A. Design. 5

B. Maintenance. 5

C. Usage. 5

D. Ventilation. 5

1. Quality: 6

2. Evaluation: 6

V. Components of Drexel's Chemical Hygiene Plan. 6

A. Accident Reports. 6

B. Building Evacuation and Emergency Reporting. 6

C. Chemical Procurement and Distribution. 6

D. Chemical Storage. 7

E. Laboratory Chemical Storage: 7

F. Chemical Spills. 7

G. Environmental Monitoring. 8

H. Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspections. 8

I. Labeling of Chemical Containers. 8

J. Medical Program.. 9

K. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment 9

L. Records. 9

M. Signs and Labels. 9

N. Training Programs. 10

VI. Waste Management and Disposal Program.. 10

A. Policy Statement 11

B. Training. 11

C. Responsibility. 11

D. Waste Pre-Check In. 11

E. Waste Check In. 11

F. Unknowns. 12

G. After Waste Check In.