Occupational Exposures to Hazardous
Chemicals in Laboratories Standard
Laboratory Operations Review 11
History
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Purpose
Primary Requirements
Issued by OSHA in 1990. Extension of HCS written specifically for labs.“Laboratory Standard”; “Chemical Hygiene Standard”To limit employee exposure to hazardous chemicals to levels at or below permissible exposure levels (PELs).Written chemical hygiene plan outlining standard operating procedures for use, storage, exposure control, &
disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Designation of chemical hygiene officer.
Hazard identification & labeling.
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each chemical readily accessible to employees on each shift.
Use of personal protective equipment.
Proper maintenance of fume hoods & other protective equipment.
Monitoring of employee exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Medical exams at no cost in cases of suspected overexposure.
Training on initial assignment & before assignments involving new exposures.