Purpose & Scope

Purpose

This Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Chemical Hygiene Plan (DCHP) meets the requirements for compliance with OSHA's "Standard for Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories", 29 CFR 1910.1450, to minimize exposure of laboratory personnel to health and physical hazards presented by hazardous chemicals used in Chemistry and Biochemistry laboratories at Kent State University (KSU).

Scope

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chemical Hygiene Plan applies to departmental laboratories that use, store, or handle potentially hazardous chemicals and all personnel and students who work in these facilities. The DCHP presents best practices and provides an overview of the requirements for safely operating laboratories that use potentially hazardous chemicals. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.