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Safety Tip of the Week – Chemical Hygiene Plan

Safety Tip of the Week – Chemical Hygiene Plan

Chemical Hygiene Plan The CHP is a written program stating the policies, procedures, and responsibilities that protect workers from the health hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals used in that particular workplace. The components of a CHP include: Standard operating procedures involving the use of hazardous chemicals; Criteria to determine...

Weekly Safety Meeting – Chemical Hygiene Plan

Weekly Safety Meeting – Chemical Hygiene Plan

 Chemical Hygiene Plan OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), referred to as the Laboratory Standard, specifies the mandatory requirements of a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) to protect laboratory workers from harm due to hazardous chemicals. The CHP is a written program stating the policies,...