All chemicals stored or used in a Lab Standard Area shall be included in the Experimental Safety Review as required by Department Experimental Safety Review policy . Written justification for the possession, use, and quantities of all chemicals is part of the review process. Any chemicals that are not justified in the review should be discarded in the proper way. The BNL Industrial Hygiene group will assist in performing and documenting the chemical exposure assessment. D. Appropriate controls shall be instituted to reduce worker exposure to harmful chemicals.
Engineering provide workplace barriers that prevent or reduce worker exposure to harmful substances.
Administrative Controls use procedures and work planning to minimize worker exposure to harmful substances. When gloves are chosen as PPE, the correct type glove must be used. See the CMS Web Pages for the types of gloves to use with various common chemicals, or contact the Industrial Hygiene group. E. An MSDS shall be prepared for any chemical produced or synthesized for shipment or use off-site. Before chemical work begins the workers shall receive chemical specific training, if required by the ESRC, or other information and guidance as determined by the Industrial Hygiene group.