1. Appoint a Chemical Hygiene Officer who will routinely review the Chemical Hygiene Plan and suggest modifications as needed;
2. Provide technical assistance to laboratory supervisors and workers concerning appropriate storage, handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals;
3. Provide general laboratory safety training upon request;
4. Conduct exposure assessments and laboratory inspections upon request and on a routine basis;
5. Assist Student Health Programs in medical consultation as needed;
6. Provide technical assistance concerning personal protective equipment and laboratory safety equipment;
7. Maintain a library of manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets and other laboratory and chemical safety literature; and,
8. Remain current on rules and regulations concerning chemicals used on campus.

Deans, Directors, and Heads of Academic and Administrative Units have the primary responsibility for the health and safety of their staff and students. Specific responsibilities regarding the implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan include:

1. Collaborate with faculty and staff to tailor the Model Chemical Hygiene Plan to include lab-specific guidelines and to develop strategies to implement the Plan; and,
2. Make budget arrangements for health and safety improvements.

Faculty and staff in charge of supervising laboratories (referred to as laboratory supervisors throughout document) have the following responsibilities for implementing the Chemical Hygiene Plan:

1. Inform and train employees concerning chemical safety as required by this Plan;
2. Implement and enforce rules and standards concerning health and safety for laboratories under supervisor’s jurisdiction;
3. Ensure compliance of laboratory workers with this Plan;
4. Ensure the availability and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment;
5. Remain cognizant of chemicals stored and used in labs and their associated hazards;
6. Conduct internal inspections of labs for health and safety concerns;
7. Request assistance from the Center for Environmental Health and Safety as needed; and,
8. Request allocation of funds from superiors for health and safety improvements as needed.

Employee responsibilities regarding implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan:

1. Follow all health and safety standards and rules;
2. Report all hazardous conditions to the supervisor;
3. Wear or use prescribed protective equipment;
4. Report any job-related injuries or illnesses to the supervisor and seek treatment immediately;
5. Refrain from the operation of any equipment or instrumentation without proper instruction and authorization;
6. Remain aware of the hazards of the chemicals in the lab and how to handle hazardous chemicals safety; and
7. Request information and training when unsure how to handle a hazardous chemical or procedure.