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Table of Contents

1.0 Scope

• 1.1 Michigan State University Statement of Responsibility
• 1.2 The MIOSHA Laboratory Standard
• 1.3 Scope and Application
• 1.4 Hazardous Chemical Definitions
• 1.5 Responsibility
• 1.6 Employee Rights
• 1.7 Availability
• 1.8 Annual Review
• 1.9 Employee Information and Training
• 1.10 Record Keeping

2.0 Standard Operating Procedures

• 2.1 General Safety Principles
• 2.2 Health and Hygiene
• 2.3 Food and Drink in the Laboratory
• 2.4 Housekeeping
• 2.5 Chemical Handling and Storage
• 2.6 Transporting of Chemicals
• 2.7 Compressed Gases
• 2.8 Unattended Operations
• 2.9 Working Alone
• 2.10 Storage and Disposal of Hazardous Waste

3.0 Standard Laboratory Safe Handling/Storage Requirements

• 3.1 Hazard Identification
• 3.2 Hazards Subject to Prior Approval
• 3.3 Chemicals Developed in the Laboratory
• 3.4 Labeling
  • 3.4.1 Container Labels
  • 3.4.2 Waste Containers
• 3.5 Provisions for Particularly Hazardous Substances
  • 3.5.1 Permissible Exposure Limits
  • 3.5.2 Employee Exposure Determination
  • 3.5.3 Special Considerations
• 3.6 Physical Hazards
  • 3.6.1 Flammable/Combustible Material
  • 3.6.2 Corrosives
  • 3.6.3 Oxidizers
  • 3.6.4 Water Reactive Materials
  • 3.6.5 Pyrophoric Materials
  • 3.6.6 Peroxidizable Chemicals
  • 3.6.7 Light-Sensitive Materials
  • 3.6.8 Unstable Materials
  • 3.6.9 Cryogens
• 3.7 Radioactive Material Hazards
• 3.8 Biological Material Hazards

4.0 Emergency/Medical Procedures

• 4.1 Basic Steps for Emergency and Spill Response
  • 4.1.1 Emergency Situation - Fire
  • 4.1.2 Emergency Situation - Spill
  • 4.1.3 Mercury Spill
  • 4.1.4 Spill Kits
  • 4.1.5 Non-Emergency Situation - Spill
  • 4.1.6 Power Outages
• 4.2 Injury and Illness
• 4.3 Medical Consultations and Examinations

5.0 Standard Laboratory Facility Requirements

• 5.1 Signs and Information
  • 5.1.1 Material Safety Data Sheets
  • 5.1.2 Generic Signs
  • 5.1.3 Restricted Access and Designated Areas
  • 5.1.4 Storage Areas
• 5.2 Control Measures
• 5.3 Personal Protective and Safety Equipment
  • 5.3.1 Personal Protective Equipment
  • 5.3.2 Safety Equipment
• 5.4 Ventilation Controls
• 5.5 Spill Kits

6.0 Standard Repair/Close-Out/Decommissioning Procedures

• 6.1 Decontamination of Equipment

APPENDICES

• Appendix A  MSU Chemical Hygiene Plan Awareness Certification
• Appendix B  Material Safety Data Sheet Request Form
• Appendix C  Incompatibility of Common Laboratory Chemicals
• Appendix D  Common Laboratory Flammable and Combustible Chemicals
• Appendix E  Flammable and Combustible Liquid Containment and Storage  Requirements
• Appendix F  Common Laboratory Corrosives
• Appendix G  Common Laboratory Oxidizers
• Appendix H  Common Peroxide Forming Chemicals, Protocol for Detection and Inhibition of Peroxides
• Appendix I    Shock Sensitive and Explosive Chemicals
• Appendix J   Carcinogen List
• Appendix K   PELs and TLVs for Particularly Hazardous Substances
• Appendix L   Hazardous Materials Subject to Prior Approval from EHS
• Appendix M  Medical Consultation and Examination Forms
  • Exposure to Health Risks
  • Authorization to Invoice MSU
  • Lansing Area Map
  • Report of Claimed Occupational Injury or Illness 
• Appendix N  Chemical Safety Laboratory Checklist
• Appendix O  Policy for Termination of Laboratory and Containment Area Use of Hazardous Materials
• Appendix P  Equipment Release Form
• Appendix Q  Industrial Toxicology - Overview
• Appendix R  Glossary
• Appendix S  MIOSHA Hazardous Work in Laboratories Standard