Chemical Hygiene Plan Policy

Document Number:

EHS-0011

Policy Owner:

Environmental Health & Safety

Revision #:

v3.1

Status:

Approved

General Description

Policy Summary:

Standard operating procedures relevant to safety and health considerations to be followed
when work involves the use of chemicals and hazardous materials.

Purpose:

To define practice and procedures in support of the University's commitment to safety for faculty,
staff and students that come into contact with chemicals and hazardous materials.

Scope:

This Policy applies to all members of the Trinity community that work with chemicals and
hazardous materials.

Exceptions:

None

Policy Content

In accordance with the OSHA Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), which defines criteria that personnel will use to determine and implement control measures to reduce employee and student exposure to hazardous chemicals including engineering controls, administrative controls (i.e. hygiene practices), and personal protective equipment. Please see Chemical Hygiene Plan in the Attachments Section of this Policy.

Performance Evaluation

Consequences of Policy Violation:

Failure to comply with this Policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Terms & Definitions

Terms and Definitions:

Term:	Definition:
Chemical Hygiene Plan	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.

Attachments

Attachments:

Chemical Hygiene Plan

Revision Management

Revision History Log:

Revision #:	Date:	Recorded By:
v3.1	9/3/2025 3:13 PM	Pamela Mota
v.3	4/23/2025 1:46 PM	Pamela Mota
v2.0	5/28/2021 9:35 AM	Gary Logan
v1.0	4/21/2021 5:58 PM	Jennifer Gilmore Adamo

Vice President Approval:

Name:	Title:
Mark Detterick	Vice President for Finance and Administration