What are the components of a laboratory safety program?
A laboratory safety program includes the following components: A. Employee exposure assessment, B. A Chemical Hygiene Plan, C. Training, D. Medical consultation and examination, E. Hazard identification, F. Compliance with chemical use and storage and laboratory fire protection features, and G. Management and disposal of chemical and hazardous waste. 8.8 How does a Project Leader/Facility Manager/Supervisor conduct an employee exposure assessment? Employee exposure assessments are a two step process that includes the development of job hazard assessments and the required personal exposure air sampling based on employee exposure determination or the use of certain chemicals. A. Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) is a systematic process for identifying real or potential safety and health hazards inherent in a system or operation. The JHA may include any combination of personnel, equipment, facilities, and environment in a functional unit. See 240 FW 1 for information on conducting a JHA. B. Per
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