Accession Number:

ADA235427

Title:

The OSHA Hazardous Chemical Occupational Exposure Standard for Laboratories - A New Management Regulation to Ensure Employee Health

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX

Personal Author(s):

• Armbruster, David A.

Report Date:

1991-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

The OSHAs chemical occupational exposure standard for laboratories is an outgrowth of the previously issued Hazard Communication Standard. The standard relieves laboratories from complying with general industry standards but does not require compliance with specific guidelines. The heart of the standard is the creation of a Chemical Hygiene Plan CHP in every laboratory. The CHP addresses major issues such as safety equipment and procedures, work practices and training, the designation of a chemical hygiene officer, and the provision of medical consultation and examination for affected employees. This new standard, in effect as of 31 January, 1991, presents yet another regulatory challenge to laboratory managers but also will ensure a safer work environment for laboratory workers.

Descriptors:

• *CHEMICALS
• SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• INDUSTRIES
• ENVIRONMENTS
• MANAGEMENT
• HAZARDS
• HEALTH
• STANDARDS
• COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS
• MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
• LABORATORIES
• PERSONNEL
• INSTRUCTIONS
• OFFICER PERSONNEL
• HEART
• HYGIENE
• CONTROL
• REPRINTS

Subject Categories:

• Environmental Health and Safety

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE