Chemical Hygiene Plan - Queensborough Community College ...

5. Ensure that all appropriate controls including fume hoods and safety equipment are
available and in good working order in their laboratories. Report non functional or
malfunctioning equipment to EHS.
6. Ensure that all incidents occurring in their laboratories are reported to the Chemical
Hygiene Officer and that a written Incident Report is filed with the CHO and Public
Safety
7. Complete regular inventories of chemicals in their laboratories and provide them to the
designated departmental representatives
8. Supervise the maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets and ensure laboratory
employee access to MSDS
9. Include provisions for Chemical Hygiene Plan compliance in grant proposals
2.7. Laboratory Employees, Technicians, Users, and Volunteers
Laboratory employees are those who, in the course of their work, are present in the laboratory or
are at risk of possible exposure on a regular or periodic basis. These include laboratory
technicians, instructors, researchers, secretaries, graduate assistants, student aides, part time and
temporary employees. All employees, users, and volunteers must:
1. Know the location of the Chemical Hygiene Plan and be familiar with the CHP
requirements.
2. Maintain all Material Safety Data Sheets that accompany chemicals received
3. Follow procedures and guidelines outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan
4. Report any unsafe working conditions, faulty fume hoods, or emergency safety
equipment to the laboratory supervisor and Chemical Hygiene Officer
5. File incident reports with the administration or departmental Chemical Hygiene
Committee person
6. Attend all required health and safety training as mandated by supervisors
7. Be familiar with what to do in the event of an emergency
8. Follow the standard operating procedures for your laboratory and incorporate the
guidelines and requirements outlined in this Laboratory Safety Manual into everyday
practice.
2.8. Buildings and Grounds:
Facilities Management serves as an important conduit for information with regard to buildingwide
issues. This information includes reporting and coordinating routine maintenance issues,
scheduling building shutdowns, and communicating building-wide maintenance and repairs and
building system shutdowns to all occupants.
Laboratory safety responsibilities of the Facilities Management include:
1. Comply with all university health and safety practices and programs by maintaining
common building areas safe and free from hazards.
2. Attend required health and safety training as designated by your supervisor.
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