鶹ýSafety Manual
The 鶹ýSafety Manual (PDF) is the most inclusive resource for all 鶹ýsafety policies and forms. This manual is updated on an annual basis or as needed as programs and regulations change. If you need guidance on an Environmental Health and Safety policy or procedure, this is a great starting place. If you need to report an issue with the safety manual or would like to see something added, please feel free to contact EHS to address your concerns.
鶹ýChemical Hygiene Plan
The 鶹ýChemical Hygiene Plan (PDF)is an OSHA required document that all labs must have readily accessible. Per OSHA.gov: “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, procedures, and responsibilities that protect workers from the health hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals used in that particular workplace.” The 鶹ýChemical Hygiene Plan is a template for all labs to use and add their SOP’s to as needed. Please print this plan, update the cover sheet to reflect your lab’s specific information, and have on hand in your lab area.
EHS Lab Chatter
EHS Lab Chatter is a monthly newsletter distributed by 鶹ýEHS in collaboration with several other departments across the campuses. This newsletter focuses on laboratory safety issues and lab management to assist the 鶹ýlab community with safety compliance and management skills. The newsletter contains information about new regulations and 鶹ýpolicies and highlights positive safety efforts in labs across the campuses. Lab staff can be added to an email distribution list to receive the publication in their inbox every month or individuals can access the newsletter in the Publications section of the 鶹ýEHS website. If you would like to contribute a topic or article to the newsletter, please email Ron Souza at rsouza@une.edu.