OSHA HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORIES STANDARD COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

OSHA HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORIES STANDARD

COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

PURPOSE: This laboratory chemical hygiene program checklist is intended for use in conducting annual chemical hygiene program evaluations to ensure continuing effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

REFERENCE: Refer to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, for details concerning the requirements of the standard.

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ITEM

29 CFR 1910.1450 REQUIREMENT

REF NO.

YES

NO

COMMENTS

APPLICATION

1 Laboratory engaged in the use of hazardous chemicals as defined by standard

(a)(1)

2 Work performed on laboratory scale

(b)

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

3 Employee exposure to OSHA regulated substances do not exceed the permissible exposure limits specific in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z

(c)

EXPOSURE MONITORING

4 Initial monitoring performed for employees exposure to any substance regulated by a standard which requires monitoring if there is reason to believe that exposure levels for that substance routinely exceed the action level (or in the absence of an action level, the PEL)

(d)(1)

5 Exposure monitoring provisions of relevant standards complied with for employee exposures over the action level (or in the absence of an action level, the PEL)

(d)(2)

6 Employee monitoring terminated in accordance with relevant standard

(d)(3)

EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION

7 Employees notified of monitoring results within 15 days of receipt

(d)(4)

CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN

8 A written Chemical Hygiene Plan is developed and implemented for hazardous chemical use as defined in the standard

(e)(1)

9 The Chemical Hygiene Plan is capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with the chemicals in the laboratory

(e)(1)(i)

10 The Chemical Hygiene Plan is capable of maintaining employee exposures below the permissible exposure limits specified in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z

(e)(1)(ii)

11 The Chemical Hygiene Plan is readily available to employees, employee representatives and, upon request, to the Assistant Secretary

(e)(2)

12 The Chemical Hygiene Plan indicates specific measures to ensure laboratory employee protection and includes each of the following elements:

(e)(3)

13 Standard operating procedures relevant to safety and health to be utilized when using hazardous chemicals

(e)(3)(i)

14 Criteria for the implementation of control measures including engineering controls, personal protective equipment and hygiene practices

(e)(3)(ii)

15 Measures to ensure adequate performances and proper usage of engineering controls

(e)(3)(iii)

16 Provisions for employee information and training in accordance with the standard

(e)(3)(iv)

17 Circumstances which require prior approval prior to implementation

(e)(3)(v)

18 Provisions for medical consultation and examination in accordance with the standard

(e)(3)(vi)

19

Designation of responsible personnel and responsibilities

(e)(3)(vii)

20 Identification of, and provision for work with, particularly hazardous substances, including:
· establishment of designated areas
· use of containment devices
· removal of waste
· decontamination procedures

(e)(3)(viii)
(e)(3)(viii)(A)
(e)(3)(viii)(B)
(e)(3)(viii)(C)
(e)(3)(viii)(D)

PLAN REVIEW

21 The Chemical Hygiene Plan is reviewed and updated at least annually

(e)(4)

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING

22 Employees receive information and training to ensure that they are apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area

(f)(1)

23 Information and training provided at the time of initial assignment and prior to assignments involving new exposure situations

(f)(2)

24 Employees are informed of:
· contents of the standard
· location of Chemical Hygiene Plan
· PELs or recommended exposure limits for substances in the laboratory
· signs and symptoms associated with exposures to hazardous chemicals in the laboratory
· location and availability of known reference materials

(f)(3)(i)
(f)(3)(ii)

(f)(3)(iii)

(f)(3)(iv)

(f)(3)(v)

25 Employee training includes:
· methods to detect the presence of a hazardous chemical
· physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area
· measures employees can take to protect themselves from hazards
· details of the Chemical Hygiene Plan

(f)(4)(i)(A)

(f)(4)(i)(B)

(f)(4)(i)(C)
(f)(4)(ii)

MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS

26 Employees are provided an opportunity to receive medical attention under the circumstances defined in the standard
Medical consultations are performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician

Medical consultations are performed without cost to the employee, without loss of pay and at a reasonable time and place

(g)(1)

(g)(2)

(g)(2)

27 Information on chemical identity, exposure conditions and exposure symptoms is provided to the physician performing medical consultation

(g)(3)(i)-(iii)

28 A written opinion is obtained from the examining physician which includes results, recommendations and any medical condition resulting in increase employee risk as a result of exposure to a hazardous chemical in the work area

(g)(4)(a)(A)-(D)

29 The written opinion does not address diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure

(g)(4)(ii)

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

30 Labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced

(h)(1)(i)

31 All received material safety data sheets are maintained and readily available to laboratory employees

(h)(1)(ii)

32 Training is provided for all hazardous chemicals produced in the laboratory which are for the exclusive use of the laboratory

(h)(2)(i)

33 Chemical byproducts of unknown composition produced in the laboratory are assumed hazardous and covered in the Chemical Hygiene Plan

(h)(2)(ii)

34 Chemical production for a user outside of the laboratory comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200

(h)(2)(iii)

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

35 Where respirators are used to maintain employee exposure below permissible exposure limits;
· respirators are provided at no cost to the employee
· respirators are selected and used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134

(i)

(i)

RECORDKEEPING

36 A recordkeeping system is established to maintain, for each employee, accurate records of measurements taken to monitor employee exposures and any medical consultations and examinations

(j)(1)

37 Records are kept, transferred, and made available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20

(j)(2)

Notes: (Use additional sheets as necessary)

Conducted By: Title(s) Date:

Reviewed By: Title(s) Date:

ITEM		29 CFR 1910.1450 REQUIREMENT	REF NO.	YES	NO	COMMENTS
APPLICATION
1	Laboratory engaged in the use of hazardous chemicals as defined by standard		(a)(1)
2	Work performed on laboratory scale		(b)
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
3	Employee exposure to OSHA regulated substances do not exceed the permissible exposure limits specific in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z		(c)
EXPOSURE MONITORING
4	Initial monitoring performed for employees exposure to any substance regulated by a standard which requires monitoring if there is reason to believe that exposure levels for that substance routinely exceed the action level (or in the absence of an action level, the PEL)		(d)(1)
5	Exposure monitoring provisions of relevant standards complied with for employee exposures over the action level (or in the absence of an action level, the PEL)		(d)(2)
6	Employee monitoring terminated in accordance with relevant standard		(d)(3)
EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION
7	Employees notified of monitoring results within 15 days of receipt		(d)(4)
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN
8	A written Chemical Hygiene Plan is developed and implemented for hazardous chemical use as defined in the standard		(e)(1)
9	The Chemical Hygiene Plan is capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with the chemicals in the laboratory		(e)(1)(i)
10	The Chemical Hygiene Plan is capable of maintaining employee exposures below the permissible exposure limits specified in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z		(e)(1)(ii)
11	The Chemical Hygiene Plan is readily available to employees, employee representatives and, upon request, to the Assistant Secretary		(e)(2)
12	The Chemical Hygiene Plan indicates specific measures to ensure laboratory employee protection and includes each of the following elements:		(e)(3)
13	Standard operating procedures relevant to safety and health to be utilized when using hazardous chemicals		(e)(3)(i)
14	Criteria for the implementation of control measures including engineering controls, personal protective equipment and hygiene practices		(e)(3)(ii)
15	Measures to ensure adequate performances and proper usage of engineering controls		(e)(3)(iii)
16	Provisions for employee information and training in accordance with the standard		(e)(3)(iv)
17	Circumstances which require prior approval prior to implementation		(e)(3)(v)
18	Provisions for medical consultation and examination in accordance with the standard		(e)(3)(vi)
19	Designation of responsible personnel and responsibilities		(e)(3)(vii)
20	Identification of, and provision for work with, particularly hazardous substances, including: · establishment of designated areas · use of containment devices · removal of waste · decontamination procedures		(e)(3)(viii) (e)(3)(viii)(A) (e)(3)(viii)(B) (e)(3)(viii)(C) (e)(3)(viii)(D)
PLAN REVIEW
21	The Chemical Hygiene Plan is reviewed and updated at least annually		(e)(4)
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING
22	Employees receive information and training to ensure that they are apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area		(f)(1)
23	Information and training provided at the time of initial assignment and prior to assignments involving new exposure situations		(f)(2)
24	Employees are informed of: · contents of the standard · location of Chemical Hygiene Plan · PELs or recommended exposure limits for substances in the laboratory · signs and symptoms associated with exposures to hazardous chemicals in the laboratory · location and availability of known reference materials		(f)(3)(i) (f)(3)(ii) (f)(3)(iii) (f)(3)(iv) (f)(3)(v)
25	Employee training includes: · methods to detect the presence of a hazardous chemical · physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area · measures employees can take to protect themselves from hazards · details of the Chemical Hygiene Plan		(f)(4)(i)(A) (f)(4)(i)(B) (f)(4)(i)(C) (f)(4)(ii)
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS
26	Employees are provided an opportunity to receive medical attention under the circumstances defined in the standard Medical consultations are performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician Medical consultations are performed without cost to the employee, without loss of pay and at a reasonable time and place		(g)(1) (g)(2) (g)(2)
27	Information on chemical identity, exposure conditions and exposure symptoms is provided to the physician performing medical consultation		(g)(3)(i)-(iii)
28	A written opinion is obtained from the examining physician which includes results, recommendations and any medical condition resulting in increase employee risk as a result of exposure to a hazardous chemical in the work area		(g)(4)(a)(A)-(D)
29	The written opinion does not address diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure		(g)(4)(ii)
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
30	Labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced		(h)(1)(i)
31	All received material safety data sheets are maintained and readily available to laboratory employees		(h)(1)(ii)
32	Training is provided for all hazardous chemicals produced in the laboratory which are for the exclusive use of the laboratory		(h)(2)(i)
33	Chemical byproducts of unknown composition produced in the laboratory are assumed hazardous and covered in the Chemical Hygiene Plan		(h)(2)(ii)
34	Chemical production for a user outside of the laboratory comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200		(h)(2)(iii)
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
35	Where respirators are used to maintain employee exposure below permissible exposure limits; · respirators are provided at no cost to the employee · respirators are selected and used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134		(i) (i)
RECORDKEEPING
36	A recordkeeping system is established to maintain, for each employee, accurate records of measurements taken to monitor employee exposures and any medical consultations and examinations		(j)(1)
37	Records are kept, transferred, and made available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20		(j)(2)
Notes: (Use additional sheets as necessary)
Conducted By: Title(s) Date:
Reviewed By: Title(s) Date: