Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
| Also Known As | Chemical Hygiene Plan, CHP, laboratory safety plan, chemical safety program |
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What is Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)?
A Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is a written programme required by OSHA for laboratories working with hazardous chemicals. It outlines the specific work practices, procedures, and policies designed to protect workers from health hazards associated with laboratory chemicals. The plan covers training, exposure monitoring, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures.
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Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
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A Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is a written programme required by OSHA for laboratories working with hazardous chemicals. It outlines the specific work practices, procedures, and policies designed to protect workers from health hazards associated with laboratory chemicals. The plan covers training, exposure monitoring, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures.
The CHP covers: standard operating procedures for hazardous chemicals, criteria for using control measures, requirements for fume hood use, provisions for PPE, health hazard identification, emergency procedures, medical consultation criteria, and employee training requirements.
The CHP itself is a safety management document. Laboratories without an adequate CHP are in violation of OSHA regulations. All laboratory employees must be trained on the CHP's contents and provided access to it. The CHO is responsible for CHP development and maintenance.