This essential "how-to" book tells you what you need to know to comply with the federal regulation known as the "OSHA Laboratory Standard" for chemical hygiene plans. Developed by the ACS Committee on Chemical Safety, the guide presents hygiene plans that can be modified according to the particulars of individual laboratories. Several appendices are provided, including the OSHA Laboratory Standard, a list of contacts for states that have OSHA-approved state plans, and a list of...
More DescriptionThis essential "how-to" book tells you what you need to know to comply with the federal regulation known as the "OSHA Laboratory Standard" for chemical hygiene plans. Developed by the ACS Committee on Chemical Safety, the guide presents hygiene plans that can be modified according to the particulars of individual laboratories. Several appendices are provided, including the OSHA Laboratory Standard, a list of contacts for states that have OSHA-approved state plans, and a list of acronyms. This reference is critical to lab superiors who must have in place a chemical hygiene plan that outlines specific work practices and procedures ensuring employee protection from health hazards associated with hazardous materials.