1.  Read UF Chemical Hygiene Plan.

2.  For off-campus locations, determine the identity of the Chemical Hygiene Officer. Complete Appendix A, "Identification of the Chemical Hygiene Officer for Off-Campus Facilities." On campus, this individual is the EH&S Laboratory Safety Coordinator.

3.  Check that notice boards are on all doors to the work place.

4.  Inventory each laboratory for the presence of potentially hazardous chemicals. Inventories generated for the annual Laboratory Safety Survey may be used when available. Use the blank inventory form supplied with the Chemical Hygiene Plan (Appendix B).

5.  Ensure that each chemical container is properly labeled.

6.  Ensure that a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for each chemical used in the workplace.

7.  Complete the Chemical Hygiene Plan Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using Appendix C. Use the reference materials available on the EH&S web site as appropriate.

8.  Choose an individual responsible for the implementation of the Chemical Hygiene Plan in each laboratory.

Go over the following with laboratory personnel:

i.    Review the Chemical Hygiene Plan

ii.   Review the physical and health hazards of chemicals used in the laboratory.

iii.  Review the SOPs.

iv.  Review the location of the MSDS and how to use them.

v.   Review the proper personal protective equipment required.

vi.   Review the use of the fume hood and any other engineering controls.

vii.  Review the methods for detecting chemicals in the laboratory.

viii.  Review the location of the chemical inventory.

ix.    Review the symptoms of chemical exposure.

x.   Complete the UF Chemical Hygiene Plan Training Documentation Form (Appendix D).

The Laboratory Safety Program (392-1591) will be responsible for assisting with implementation of this program. They will be visiting labs to answer questions and help get this set up.