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This document is available to all Dartmouth laboratories using hazardous chemicals.
Hazardous chemicals are a vital tool in teaching and research. The risks of exposure, fire/explosion and injury can be managed with training, planning and the proper equipment. This plan is intended for experienced scientists and will help them mentor new researchers. Competency in the lab can be achieved through training, observation and supervision. This guide is a reference to that end.
INTRODUCTION: 4
SELECTED DEFINITIONS 5
REGULATORY BACKGROUND: 8
SCOPE: 8
RESPONSIBILITIES: 8
MINORS AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN LABORATORIES: 9
REGISTRATION OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL WORK WITH EHS 9
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LABORATORIES: 10
INFORMATION AND TRAINING: 12
SAFETY DATA SHEETS: 12
LABELING CONTAINERS IN THE LABORATORY 12
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 14
LAB COATS 15
SAFE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: 21
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: 21
FIRST AID FOR CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION: 22
PROCEDURES FOR POWER OUTAGES OR SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS: 23
AIR MONITORING & EXPOSURES TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: 23
SPECIAL NOTE ON PREGNANCY: 23
MEDICAL CONSULTATION: 23
SERVICES PROVIDED BY EHS: 24
SERVICES PROVIDED BY FACILITIES: 24
WORKING WITH PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: 25
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: 43
TSCA – THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT 43
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN EVALUATION AND RECORDKEEPING: 44
APPENDIX A: OSHA FACT SHEET, OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORIES 46
APPENDIX B: LABORATORY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 48
APPENDIX C: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS UNDER TSCA 51
APPENDIX D: DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING, THE SIGN IN SHEET 53
APPENDIX E: TEMPLATE FOR HIGH HAZARD CHEMICAL WORK 55
APPENDIX F: DHS CFAT – CHEMICALS OF INTEREST (COI) LIST 62
APPENDIX G: HIGH HAZARD CHEMICALS 69
APPENDIX H: OSHA FACT SHEET, FORMALDEHYDE 88
Dartmouth College Chemical Hygiene Plan 2017 (Revision 11)