The links below are guidelines and checklists to use when using chemical hygiene or performing inspections of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï laboratories:
Chemical Hygiene Work PlanÌý
Monthly Laboratory Inspection Form InstructionsÌý
Monthly Laboratory Inspection FormÌý
Emergency Eyewash/Shower Weekly Testing ScheduleÌý
Hazardous Waste LabelÌý
Hazardous Waste Disposal Request FormÌý
Chemical Hygiene Program
GHS is a mandate provided by the United Nations, and is governed in the United States primarily by OSHA. These guidelines fall under the Hazard Communication Standard and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA.)
GHS providesÌýuniform management of chemicals that includes a system through which chemical hazards are identified and communicated to all who are potentially exposed.
Product labels, (M)SDS, Chemical Classifications, and the Standardizing Criteria are all changing with GHS. All current Hazard Communication Programs were required to be updated to match GHS by June 1, 2016.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï employees using chemical hygiene or performing inspections of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Laboratories will be responsible for reading and understanding Safety Data Sheets and labels. Any individual transferring or creating a new chemical is responsible for the labeling of that chemical. All facilities are responsible for updating MSDS books to SDS books as the information is provided.
Manufacturers and suppliers are responsible for updating product labels and (M)SDS. Products used at the time of the GHS change were somewhat 'grandfathered' with their current labels. However, if the label is worn or illegible it should replaced with a GHS compliant label.
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