Laboratory Safety - Chemical Hygiene Program
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Printable files are available in three parts with Adobe Acrobat Reader:
- PDF Version of Chemical Hygiene Program
- PDF Version of Appendices 1 through 11
- PDF Version of Appendix 12 - Standard Operating Procedures
Instructions: Print out this page and post it in a location within the laboratory. The information is a useful guide for all lab personnel.
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UNIT |
NUMBER |
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Security |
x13 (Emergency) x5-3333 (non-emergency) |
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Medical Assistance (UHS Medical Center G-5000) |
X5-1164 or x5-4955 |
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EH&S |
X5-3241 |
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Poison Center |
X5-3232 |
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Hazardous Waste Management Unit |
X5-2056 |
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Radiation Safety |
X5-3781 |
Safety Information
The first three rows must be filled in by departmental personnel.
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UNIT |
Location of information |
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Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officer: |
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available at/in room #: |
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Chemical Inventory at/in room: |
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Emergency MSDS from: |
Poison Center – X5-3232 |
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Safety Policies (electronic): |
www.safety.rochester.edu/ih/ihindex.html |
EPA Hazardous Waste Requirements
- A “hazardous waste” is any chemical or chemical mixture that is an EPA listed waste or has
characteristics of ignitability, corrosivity, toxicity, or reactivity.
- Label all hazardous waste containers “HAZARDOUS WASTE” and other words that identifies the contents of the
container.
- Place all hazardous waste in a labeled “Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area”, located in the same room as
the point of generation.
- Keep hazardous waste containers closed except when adding wastes.
- Do not drain dispose hazardous waste.
- Place hazardous waste containers in secondary containment trays.
- Call Hazardous Waste when a pick up is required.
Questions about hazardous waste need to be directed to the Hazardous Waste Management Unit, x5-2056.
QUESTIONS? Contact EH&S at (585) 275-3241 or e-mail EH&S Questions.
This page last updated 2/17/2006. Disclaimer
