2008 UF Chemical Hygiene Program

The University of Florida requires the Chemical Hygiene Program for all UF employees and affiliates (students, volunteers, contractors, etc.) who work with chemicals in laboratory settings. This program replaces the UF Hazard Communication and/or Right-to-Know programs for laboratories. Non-laboratory personnel should go here.

        1.  Instructions: Read the instructions before you begin

        2.  A written Chemical Hygiene Plan

        3.  Appendix A: Off-Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer Form       

             Appendix B: Chemical Inventory Form     (Excel) 

             Appendix C: CHP Standard Operating Procedures        

             Appendix D: CHP Training Form        

             Appendix E: Guidelines for Hazard Assessment and PPE Selection

Please use the following for reference material:

Glove Compatibility Charts	Definitions for MSDS	Definitions for Chemical Hygiene Plan
NFPA 704-96 Chart	Chemical Abbreviation Placard	Standard Operating Procedures Examples
Health Hazard Chart	Web Sites for MSDS	OSHA Regulation

PO Box 112190 Building 179/Newell Drive University of Florida Gainesville, FL  32611-2190 ph:  (352) 392-1591 fax: (352) 392-3647

This page last edited February 10, 2009. Comments or questions are welcome to webmaster@ehs.ufl.edu