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Appendix A: OSHA Laboratory Standard
Appendix A: OSHA Laboratory Standard
Pages 289-306
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are capable of not meet the definition of laboratory use, protecting employees from the health hazards pre and in such cases, the employer shall comply sented by hazardous chemicals used in that particular with the relevant standard in 29 CFR part workplace and (ii) meets the requirements of para 1910, subpart Z, even if such use occurs in a graph (e)
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Tagliabue Closed Tester (See American Naers or failure of control equipment which results in an tional Standard Method of Test for Flash Point by uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical into the Tag Closed Tester, Z11.24-1979 (ASTM D 56-79)
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Walk-in hoods with adjust- experts as effective, or that the employer can show to able sashes meet the above definition provided that the be effective, in minimizing the potential for employee sashes are adjusted during use so that the airflow and exposure to hazardous chemicals. the exhaust of air contaminants are not compromised and employees do not work inside the enclosure dur- "Reproductive toxins" means chemicals which affect ing the release of airborne hazardous chemicals.
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of OSHA regulated substances, the employer shall assure that laboratory employees' exposures to such (3) The Chemical Hygiene Plan shall include substances do not exceed the permissible exposure each of the following elements and shall indicate limits specified in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Z
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T he permissible exposure limits for (vii) Designation of personnel responsible OSHA regulated substances or recommended for implementation of the Chemical Hygiene exposure limits for other hazardous chemicals Plan including the assignment of a Chemical where there is no applicable OSHA standard; Hygiene Officer, and, if appropriate, estab lishment of a Chemical Hygiene Committee; (iv)
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The employer shall provide the following information (ii) E mployers shall maintain any mate to the physician: rial safety data sheets that are received with incoming shipments of hazardous chemicals, (i)
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C hemicals of Moderate Chronic or High Appendix A To 1910.1450 -- National Research Coun Acute Toxicity cil Recommendations Concerning Chemical Hygiene 4. Chemicals of High Chronic Toxicity In Laboratories (Non-Mandatory)
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(ii) Criteria to be used for implementation of D of an appropriate laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan, measures to reduce exposures.
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Ensure that workers know and follow devices (199) ; it should not be relied on for the chemical hygiene rules, that protective protection from toxic substances released into equipment is available and in working order, the laboratory (198)
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Toxic substances (c) Other local ventilation devices.
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Chemical Hygiene Plan records should docu- and procedures (6)
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Horseplay: Avoid practical jokes or other The Chemical Hygiene Plan should require that labora- behavior which might confuse, startle or distract tory workers know and follow its rules and procedures. another worker (23)
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Unattended operations: Leave lights on, place unbreakable secondary container. Notify supervi an appropriate sign on the door, and provide for sors of all incidents of exposure or spills; consult containment of toxic substances in the event of a qualified physician when appropriate.
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Waste: Use chemical decontamination when access hood, glove box, or portion of a lab, desig- ever possible; ensure that containers of contami nated for use of highly toxic substances, for which nated waste (including washings from contami all people with access are aware of the substances nated flasks) are transferred from the controlled being used and necessary precautions (48)
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denote that comprehensive material safety data sheets are provided.)
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Patty, F.A., Industrial Hygiene and Toxi Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals cology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, in Laboratories, National Academy Press, NY (Five Volumes)
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American National Standards Institute ratories in Health Related Institutions, NFPA, (ANSI) , 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
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