1. Lab Safety Plan Introduction
- Introduction
1.1. Purpose
The Kent State University “KSU” Chemical Hygiene and Laboratory Safety Plan outlines the minimum requirement for compliance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1450, “Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemical in Laboratories” to minimize exposure of laboratory personnel to health and physical hazards associated with the use of chemicals, equipment and other processes that are carried out in the laboratories at Kent State University.
1.2. Scope
This plan applies to all faculty, staff, and laboratory personnel working in an academic and / or research laboratory at Kent State University.