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REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS TO COMPLY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS

FACULTY

1. Chemical Hygiene Plan:
   • All PI's performing laboratory research must have an approved Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) in place.  Information for getting started on your CHP can be found at:
     http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/index.asp?PAGE=research.chp
   • You will need to create a web pass to get started on the interactive CHP.  This will also allow you to access training courses and request chemical and waste pickup. Dorian Richards in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for approving the CHP.  He can be reached at Richards [dot] 13 [at] osu [dot] edu or 2-1284.
2. Chemical Inventory:
   • Labs are required to submit a chemical inventory to Environmental Health and Safety.  Below is the link to the inventory template that can be used for submission to EHS.
     Chem Inventory Template.xls
   • Once the inventory is submitted, EHS will provide the PI with a username and password to access the inventory through EHS ASSIST on their website.  Additions or deletions of chemicals should be registered online.  Any changes regarding Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) chemicals of interest must be made within 30 days.  Below is a link to the list of these chemicals.  This is a federal government requirement.
     DHS App. A.pdf
3. Material Safety Data Sheets:
   • Material Safety Data Sheets received with chemicals must be kept in a notebook in the lab.  For electronic access to MSDS go to the EHS homepage at: http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu Click on ChemWatch/MSDS Search at the bottom of the page.
4. Chemical Spill Supplies and First Aid Kits:
   • All labs must have basic chemical spill supplies and a first aid kit.  See Toni Hoepf or Abdul Rahaman for chemical spill pads.  Kitty litter may be used as a good  general purpose absorbent.  Kits should also contain bleach, gloves and protective eyewear. Acid and base absorbents are also recommended.
5. Biohazard and Recombinant DNA Protocols:
   • The Institutional BioSafety Committee (IBC) requires approved protocols  for working with biohazardous agents/recombinant DNA.  Information and forms can be found at the Office of Responsible Research (ORRP) website: http://orrp.osu.edu/ibc/forms/
   • The main page for the ORRP is: http://orrp.osu.edu
   • For more information on BioSafety Levels see the Institutional Laboratory BioSafety Manual at:
     http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/index.asp?PAGE=biosafe.ibsm
   • Additional  BioSafety Websites:
     • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Fact Sheets
     • CDC BioSafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
     • NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities
6. Animal Use Protocols:
   • Forms and information can be found at the ORRP website: http://orrp.osu.edu/iacuc/forms/
7. Human Subjects:
   • Forms and information can be found at the ORRP website: http://orrp.osu.edu/irb/forms/
8. Radiation Safety:
   • For information on obtaining a radioactive materials license, regulations and training, please see the Radiation Safety page on the Environmental Health and Safety website: http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/index.asp?PAGE=radsafe.menu
9. Infectious Waste Disposal:
   • Infectious waste should be disposed of according to your approved Institutional BioSafety Protocol.  For more information see Appendix F of the Institutional Laboratory BioSafety Manual:
     http://www.ehs.ohio-state.edu/index.asp?PAGE=biosafe.ibsm
   • Infectious waste will be picked up free of charge by Environmental Health and Safety.  It can also be disposed of through the Dispensary in Goss Lab or Sisson Hall.  Containers for waste are delivered on request by EHS at 2-1284.

NOTE:  An approved CHP and Animal Use Protocol must be in place for access to the ULAR animal facilities.