Chemical Laboratories

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2005

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Consolidated Requirements12, 65, 66

4.1.4.3 The measures employees can take to protect themselves

29CFR1910.1200(h)(3)(iii);

from these hazards, including specific procedures the

29CFR1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C)

employer has implemented to protect employees from

exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate

work practices, emergency procedures, and personal

protective equipment to be used; and,

4.1.4.4 The details of the hazard communication program

29CFR1910.1200(h)(3)(iv)

developed by the employer, including an explanation of

the labeling system and the material safety data sheet,

and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate

hazard information.

4.2 Chemical Laboratories In addition to the requirements of Section 4.1

29CFR1910.1450(f)

above, employees in chemical laboratories shall also be trained as

follows:

4.2.1

Information:

29CFR1910.1450(f)

4.2.1.1

The location and availability of the employer's

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(ii)

Chemical Hygiene Plan;

4.2.1.2

The permissible exposure limits for OSHA-regulated

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(iii)

substances or recommended exposure limits for other

hazardous chemicals where there is no applicable

OSHA standard;

4.2.1.3

Signs and symptoms associated with exposures to

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(iv)

hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory; and

4.2.1.4

The location and availability of known reference

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(v)

material on the hazards, safe handling, storage and

disposal of hazardous chemicals found in the laboratory

including, but not limited to, Material Safety Data

Sheets received from the chemical supplier.

4.2.2

Training The employee shall be trained on the applicable

29CFR1910.1450(f)(4)(ii)

details of the employer's written Chemical Hygiene Plan.

4.3

The employer shall provide training to each employee who is

29CFR1910.132(f)(1)

required by this section to use PPE.

4.4

Respirators. The employer shall provide effective training to

29CFR1910.134(k)

employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be

comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually and more often

if necessary.

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