Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)

The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) outlines the policies, procedures, and responsibilities for safely working with hazardous chemicals in laboratories at APSU. 

The CHP is designed to protect students, faculty, and staff from chemical exposure and to ensure compliance with OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard. 

• Faculty and staff working in laboratories
• Students and student employees and researchers
• Laboratory supervisors and principal investigators

• Safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals
• Proper chemical storage and labeling
• use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Exposure control and emergency procedures
• Training Requirements

Supervisors/Principal Investigators:

• Ensure lab personnel follow CHP requirements
• Provide training and maintain safe work environments

Laboratory Personnel:

• Follow established safety procedures
• Use appropriate PPE
• report unsafe conditions or incidents

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS):

• Maintain and update the CHP
• Provide training and support
• Conduct inspections

Chemical Hygiene Plan Consolidated

Particularly Hazardous Substance List

Always review relevant procedures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before working with any chemical.

Do not begin work without proper training and, when required, approval from your supervisor, laboratory manager, or EHS. 

Report all incidents, exposures, and unsafe conditions immediately according to APSU procedures. Prompt reporting helps prevent injuries and ensures a safe laboratory environment.