St. Olaf College

Chemical Hygiene Plan

and

Laboratory Safety Manual

 

All FNSM employees
who spend any time in a laboratory
must read and understand
this Manual
before
working in a Laboratory, or with or near chemicals

 “Where hazardous chemicals as defined by this standard are used in the workplace, the employer shall develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which is:

  • Capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals in that laboratory and
  • Capable of keeping exposures below the limits specified [in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z].” 29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1)         

“The Chemical Hygiene Plan shall be readily available to employees, employee representatives and, upon request, to the [OSHA] Assistant Secretary.” 29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(2)

  • This manual is intended for use by FNSM employees who work in Regents Hall.
  • Academic-related employees who work in the Dittmann Center or Speech Theater must follow the “Art Safety Manual.”
  • Facilities personnel must follow the policies and guidelines outlined in the “Hazard Communication Manual.”

Implemented:  January 1991  

Last Updated:  May 2012

Updated by:
Dr. Patrick A. Ceas
Chemical Hygiene Officer
St. Olaf College