OSHA Lab Standard Compliance (29 CFR 1910.1450)

Evaluate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laboratory standard compliance for research and clinical labs working with hazardous chemicals, covering Chemical Hygiene Plan, training, and exposure controls

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1. Chemical Hygiene Plan

Do you maintain a written Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) specific to your lab operations?*

1910.1450(e): CHP required for all labs using hazardous chemicals

Is a Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) designated to implement and maintain the CHP?*

1910.1450(e)(3): CHO must be qualified to oversee lab safety program

Does the CHP include standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hazardous chemicals?*

1910.1450(e)(3)(i): SOPs for handling particularly hazardous substances

Is the CHP reviewed and updated at least annually?*

1910.1450(e)(2): Annual review to ensure relevance and effectiveness

2. Training & Information

Do lab employees receive initial and annual chemical safety training?*

1910.1450(f): Training on hazards, CHP, protective measures before assignment

Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) readily accessible to all lab personnel?*

1910.1450(h)(1): SDS available for all hazardous chemicals in use

Are permissible exposure limits (PELs) and hazard signs/labels posted?*

1910.1450(h)(3): Information on PELs, signs, symptoms of exposure

Do you provide training on proper use and limitations of PPE?*

1910.1450(f)(4)(iii): PPE selection, use, maintenance, limitations

3. Exposure Monitoring & Controls

Are engineering controls (fume hoods, ventilation) in place and functioning?*

1910.1450(e)(3)(ii): Fume hoods, local exhaust ventilation preferred over PPE

Are fume hoods inspected and certified annually for proper function?*

ANSI Z9.5: Annual face velocity testing (80-120 fpm typical)

Do you conduct exposure monitoring where PEL exceedances are suspected?*

1910.1450(d): Air monitoring when exposure above action level is likely

Is appropriate PPE (lab coats, gloves, eye protection) readily available and used?*

1910.1450(e)(3)(iv): PPE selected based on hazard assessment

4. Emergency Response

Are emergency eyewash stations and safety showers available within 10 seconds?*

ANSI Z358.1: Emergency equipment accessible within 10 seconds (55 feet)

Are eyewash stations and safety showers inspected and tested weekly?*

ANSI Z358.1: Weekly activation to verify flow and flush lines

Are spill kits and emergency contact information readily available?*

1910.1450(e)(3)(viii): Emergency procedures and equipment for spills

Do you conduct emergency response drills (spills, exposures) at least annually?*

Best practice: Train and test emergency procedures regularly

5. Medical Surveillance

Do you provide medical consultation for employees with suspected overexposures?*

1910.1450(g): Medical exams for exposure above PEL or signs/symptoms

Are medical surveillance records maintained for particularly hazardous substances?*

1910.1450(j): Medical records retained for duration of employment + 30 years

6. Recordkeeping & Inspections

Do you maintain records of employee training and CHP reviews?*

1910.1450(e)(2) & (f): Document training and CHP annual reviews

Are routine lab inspections conducted to verify compliance with the CHP?*

1910.1450(e)(3)(vii): Regular inspections to ensure safe practices

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