The principal purpose of the CHP is to assist the laboratory coordinator in the selection and use of appropriate procedures and equipment for the safe handling of laboratory chemicals. This policy emphasizes both adequate planning for safe chemical handling, and communication of the necessary information for self-protection of the laboratory workers. In order for this policy to be effective it is imperative that all laboratory personnel become aware of the hazardous properties of the chemicals they use and the appropriate measures for controlling those hazards and precautions are followed for the use of chemicals in the laboratory. The laboratory coordinator is responsible for assigning control codes to the chemicals used in the laboratory and for maintaining an accurate listing of chemicals in use or in storage.
Individual users are responsible for following the prescribed precautions.
Assign a control code to every chemicals used in FRCC's campus laboratories by using information provided on the material safety data sheet and product label. If available, consider any additional information. Maintain an accurate list of chemicals in use or in storage, including the date each expires. Refer to Attachment 1 for a list of typical chemicals and their respective control and waste codes. This list includes every hazardous chemical as defined by the OSHA Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratory Standard.