Chemical Safety and Chemical Hygiene Plans for the Lab Environment 2012

Key Topics

• What your CHP must include, and how to create effective standard operating procedures
• How to make certain that you’re in compliance and who in your workplace is covered
• Where to source information on chemicals, and how to be sure your laboratory library of Safety Data Sheets is complete and current
• The specific control measures—from engineering to PPE—you must include in your CHP
• How to provide site-wide annual training for employees and create the complete training documentation needed during OSHA inspections
• How to designate a Chemical Hygiene Officer and assign responsibilities for routinely reviewing the CHP to make needed modifications
• What you must know about OSHA`s revised Hazard Communication Standard (under the Globally Harmonized Standard - GHS) and how it impacts your daily operations
• The particular precautions you must take when dealing with toxic substances, carcinogens, and other hazardous chemicals in the workplace
• The OSHA Lab Standard (1910.1450) and how it affects you

Who should Attend

EH&S Managers, Safety Managers, Facility Managers, Safety Consultants, HR Professionals, Lab Managers and Directors.