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Chemical Hygiene Program |
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Jefferson Lab has determined that working with chemicals carries an unmitigated Risk Code >2. At a minimum all tasks requiring chemicals are discussed with the supervisor prior to commencement of work. An Operational Safety Procedure (OSP) is written for work considered to be Risk Code >2 in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 3210 Work Planning, Control, and Authorization Process. |
Everyone at Jefferson Lab has the
right to know the hazardous nature of any chemical to which they may be
exposed. Individuals, who use
chemicals, are responsible for protecting themselves and others from the
potential hazards. This chemical
hygiene program describes the minimum requirements regarding chemical usage at
Jefferson Lab.
If you suspects you have been over-exposed to a chemical contact Occupational Medicine
(x7539). Confirmed reports of
chemical overexposure are investigated in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 5200
Event Investigation and Causal Analysis Process and its associated
procedures.
Jefferson Lab basis this chemical hygiene program on the laws and regulations listed in ES&H Manual Chapter 2410 Appendix T1 Hazard Issues List.
This program provides the minimum
requirements for chemicals used at Jefferson Lab. Additional control measures, up to and
including a work
control document, may be required during certain operations, or for work
within specific areas, as identified by a Task Hazard
Analysis (THA).
Jefferson Lab
reserves the right to limit the quantities of certain chemicals on-site.
Procedures dictating how chemicals or other hazardous wastes are
discarded can be found in ES&H
Manual Chapter 8061 Hazardous Waste Management.
·
Determine
if you are generating a chemical waste.
Request an equipment/area hazard evaluation from Industrial Hygiene if
you have concerns.
· Maintain appropriate chemical training (SAF 125 Chemical Room First Aid Training) and medical monitoring, as required.
·
Review
and abide by the chemical’s material safety
data sheet (MSDS). (Contact the MSDS
Coordinator for clarification or assistance.)
· Use and maintain personal protective
equipment (PPE) appropriate for the work assigned. (See ES&H Manual Chapter
6610 Appendix T5 Chemical Personal Protective Equipment and Associated Control
Measures.
·
Know
the signs of over-exposure and emergency treatment for the chemical(s) you work
with.
· Know the location and how to
operate: emergency showers, eyewash units, and fire extinguishers in your work
area.
· Know the location of the Chemical Spill Kit(s) in your area; how, and when to use it.
· Do not store personal belongings (e.g.: cosmetics), or consume
food or beverage in areas were chemicals are being used.
· Do not use laboratory glassware to prepare or consume food or
beverages.
·
Receive
and maintain hazardous waste training appropriate to the chemical waste
generated.
·
Contain
and store chemical waste in accordance with training requirements.
3.3
Supervisor/Subcontracting
Officer’s Technical Representative (SOTR)/Sponsor
·
Ensure a current hazard
evaluation has been performed for chemicals used.
·
Establish
and/or ensure appropriate hazard controls and emergency response procedures are
in place before authorizing work involving chemical. This includes:
o
Proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
o
Emergency showers, eyewash units, spill
kits and appropriate fire extinguisher(s) are available and
in proper working order.
o
Appropriate hazard signs and postings.
·
Ensure all chemicals in your inventory have a current MSDS.
·
Ensure
appropriate PPE is available to Qualified Chemical Workers. (See 4.5
Chemical PPE and Associated Control Measures below.)
· Assign only qualified and appropriately trained workers to work with chemicals. Training includes:
o MSDSs (See. ES&H Manual Chapter
6610 Appendix T1 Material Safety Data
Sheets,
o
Chemical
requisitions and procurement (See ES&H Manual Chapter
6610 Appendix T2 Chemical Requisition
and Procurement,
o Chemical labeling, storing, and
transporting requirements (See ES&H Manual Chapter
6610 Appendix T3 Chemical Labeling,
Storing, and Transporting Requirements,
o
Requirements
for the safe use of chemicals (See ES&H Manual Chapter
6610 Appendix T4 Requirements for the
Safe Use of Chemicals,
o
Chemical
PPE (See ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T5 Chemical Personal Protective
Equipment and Associated Control Measures.
o
Emergency
response to chemical exposure
(See ES&H Manual Chapter
6610 Appendix T6 Emergency Response to Chemical Over-Exposure, and
o Clean-up of chemical spills (See ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T7 Clean-up of Chemical Spills Procedure.
·
Ensure subcontractor’s Hazard
Communication Program includes appropriate preparation, storage, use, and disposal techniques for
chemicals prior to the start of work. Unused
chemicals are to be removed or appropriately disposed of after the work has
been completed.
· When Jefferson
Lab employees have potential to be exposed to a chemical obtain the
MSDS(s) from subcontractor
and submit it to the MSDS Coordinator.
· When Jefferson
Lab employees have no potential of exposure ensure subcontractor maintains
MSDS(s) in a central location on the job site.
·
Review
chemical storage and handling procedures (including hazard postings) and notify
qualified chemical workers and/or supervisor of any required modifications.
·
Perform
annual chemical inventories. Ensure:
o
MSDSs
for chemicals are available;
o
Containers
are labeled; and
o
Proper
storage is utilized.
· Maintain Jefferson Lab’s Master MSDS File list.
·
Perform exposure monitoring as
requested/necessary.
· Perform area
hazard evaluations and provide signage as appropriate.
· Retain an up-to-date permeation/degradation guide for hand protection for all gloves types used at Jefferson Lab.
· Retain an up-to-date permeation/degradation guide for body protection used at Jefferson Lab.
· Maintain and provide respirators/SCBAs equipment and training as required.
· Ensure appropriate eye protection, glove selection, and other identified chemical PPE is made available through Jefferson Lab Webstock (or in the stockroom).
3.6
Hazardous Waste Coordinator
· Provides spill response training and supplies as necessary.
·
Ensure
that chemical waste is managed and controlled in accordance with applicable
laws, rules, and regulations.
·
Set-up
appropriate collection points for chemical waste, this includes appropriate
training.
·
Remove
and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with department
procedures.
· Maintain supply of chemical content labels and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 hazard diamond stickers.
· Maintain or make available a supply of compatible material containers for transfer of chemicals.
· Obtain Industrial Hygienist approval prior to stocking new types of chemical PPE.
·
Provide the MSDS Coordinator with a copy of all MSDSs received.
·
When packaging or shipping chemicals, use current off-site transportation regulations established by the Department
of Transportation and International Air Transport Association. (See 4.2
Chemical Labeling, Storing, and Transporting Requirements below.)
4.1
Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS)
Jefferson Lab recognizes that MSDSs are a key source of hazard information and requires that they be available to everybody at Jefferson Lab. ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T1 Material Safety Data Sheets describes the information generally available on an MSDS and provides instructions on how these documents are obtained, filed, and accessed.
4.2
Chemical Requisitioning and
Receiving
ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T2 Chemical Requisition and Procurement describes the requirements for chemical procurement. These include an ESH&Q review of chemical orders; requisitioning; and receiving.
4.3
Chemical Labeling, Storing and
Transporting Requirements
Jefferson Lab
recognizes that chemicals can be hazards; thus, has established minimum
labeling, storing, and transporting requirements over and above those
listed on a chemical’s MSDS.
Refer to ES&H
Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T3
Chemical Labeling, Storing, and Transporting Requirements for these requirements.
4.4
Minimum Requirements for the Safe
Use of Chemicals
Jefferson Lab recognizes that a chemical’s MSDS provides comprehensive safety requirements. Chemical workers are to review the chemical’s MSDS and ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T4 Requirements for the Safe Use of Chemicals and follow the more stringent of the two requirements.
4.5
Chemical PPE and Associated
Control Measures
Jefferson Lab requires that
everyone working with chemicals read and follow the PPE
recommendations/requirements listed on the chemical’s MSDS. Jefferson Lab’s minimum PPE requirements are
listed within ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T5 Chemical Personal Protective Equipment
and Associated Control Measures.
4.6
Emergency Response to Chemical Over-Exposure
Jefferson Lab requires that chemical workers read and follow the recommended emergency and first aid procedures provided on a chemical’s MSDS. ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T6 Emergency Response to Chemical Over-Exposure describes response procedure steps for an incident exposure to a hazardous chemical.
4.7
Clean-up
of Chemical Spills
The procedure described in ES&H Manual Chapter
6610 Appendix T7 Clean-up of Chemical Spills Procedure provides
minimum action steps and contact information to
ensure prompt, safe clean-up of a chemical spills. Personnel working
with chemicals are responsible for prompt clean-up. Contact the Industrial
Hygiene when additional assistance is necessary.
To ensure the health and safety of individuals, equipment, and the environment chemical waste at Jefferson Lab is managed responsibly and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. ES&H Manual Chapter 6610 Appendix T8 Chemical Waste Control defines the process steps for determining if a chemical waste is being generated; obtaining appropriate containment; and ensuring safe storage and handling prior to disposal.
5.0
Revision Summary
Revision 1.1
– 11/09/11 – Updated
to include chemical waste management.
Revision 1
– 07/05/10 – Updated
to reflect current laboratory operations.
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ESH&Q Division |
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