Chemical Hygiene Plan - Queensborough Community College ...

Cryogenic Safety...................................................................................................... 135
Cryogenic Safety Guidelines.................................................................................. 136
Cryogenic Chemical Specific Information.............................................................. 138
Extractions and Distillations.................................................................................... 139
Glass Under Vacuum............................................................................................... 140
Glassware Washing................................................................................................. 140
General Equipment Setup........................................................................................ 141
Glassware and Plasticware...................................................................................... 141
Preparation of Glass Tubing and Stoppers.............................................................. 141
Insertion of Gas Tubes into Stoppers...................................................................... 142
Assembling Apparatus............................................................................................. 143
Mercury Containing Equipment.............................................................................. 144
Ergonomics.............................................................................................................. 145
Lab Moves..................................................................................................................... 147
General Considerations........................................................................................... 147
Chemicals................................................................................................................ 148
Cylinders.................................................................................................................. 150
Biohazardous Materials........................................................................................... 150
Radioactive Material............................................................................................... 151
Maintenance and Inspection Program........................................................................... 153
Maintenance Program.............................................................................................. 153
Facility Inspections.................................................................................................. 153
Followup Measures to Make Sure Problems are Addressed................................. 155
Employee Information and Training Programs............................................................. 155
Training Options...................................................................................................... 157
EHS Sponsored Training Programs........................................................................ 157
Medical Consultation and Exams.................................................................................. 158
Medical Consultation............................................................................................... 158
Information Provided to the Physicians................................................................... 159
The Physicians Written Opinion.............................................................................. 159
Record Keeping............................................................................................................. 160
Official Chemical Hygiene Plan............................................................................ 160
Laboratory Employee Training Records................................................................ 160
Incident Reports and Injury Logs............................................................................ 160
Laboratory Inspections and Maintenance Reports................................................... 160
Medical Information................................................................................................ 161
OSHA’s Access to Medical Exposure Records....................................................... 161
Injuries and Illnesses..................................................................................................... 162
Injury/Illness Reporting........................................................................................... 162
APPENDIX A: Department Phone Numbers................................................................ 163
APPENDIX B: Site Map............................................................................................... 164
APPENDIX C: Peroxidizable Chemical List............................................................... 165
APPENDIX D: OSHA Toxic Substance List............................................................... 166
APPENDIX E: Incident Report..................................................................................... 167
APPENDIX F: Sample Laboratory Inspection Form.................................................... 168
APPENDIX G: Chemical Compatibility..................................................................... 170
APPENDIX H: Chemical Storage Guide...................................................................... 175
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