Chemical Hygiene Plan - Queensborough Community College ...

• The nature of the experiment in progress.
• The chemicals in use.
• Hazards present (electrical, heat, or explosion.)
• The name of the person conducting the experiment and a contact number as well
as a secondary name and contact number (most likely the P.I.).
When setting up an experiment that will be left unattended, try to anticipate potential incidents
that could occur if something went wrong. For example:
• Use secondary containment such as trays to contain any spills that may occur.
• Use safety shields and keep the hood sash low to contain chemicals and glass in
case an explosion occurs.
• Remove any chemicals or equipment that are not necessary for the experiment or
items that could potentially react with the chemicals or other materials being used
in the experiment.
• Whenever possible, use automatic shutoff devices to prevent accidents such as
loss of cooling water shutoff or over-temperature shut off.
• Use emergency power outlets for those pieces of equipment that could be
negatively affected in the event that utilities are interrupted.
• Equipment should always be inspected to ensure that it is in proper working
order prior to leaving an experiment unattended.
It is the responsibility of P.I.s and laboratory supervisors to ensure that
procedures for unattended operations are developed and followed by personnel
working in laboratories under their supervision. The P.I. should be aware at all
times of all work being performed in her respective laboratory.
10..2.5 Access to Laboratories
Because of potential hazards, access to QCC laboratories, workshops, and other work areas
housing hazardous materials or machinery is restricted to QCC faculty, staff, students, or other
persons on University-related business.
10.2.6 Visitors
As noted above, only visitors participating in a University-sanctioned activity (e.g., tour, open
house, or University-related business) are permitted in hazardous work areas. In these instances,
all non-laboratory trained visitors must be under careful and continuous supervision. Check with
the EHSO to see if your college has specific procedures or policies in place for visitors.
10..2.7 Visiting Scientists and Other Similar Users
There are potential risks associated with allowing access to labs and equipment by visiting
scientists including theft or questions of ownership of intellectual property, bodily injury, and
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