Chemical Protocol Review
Prior to using acutely toxic chemical agents,
Chemical Safety Committee approval must be obtained. These
chemicals include those which are which are listed by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or the National Toxicology
Program (NTP) as suspect or confirmed carcinogens, or toxicological/epidemiological
studies have indicated that the chemical has reproduction,
acute, and or reactive hazard(s). In addition, any hazardous
chemical which is used in such a way as to present the potential
for an exposure above the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) or the American Conference
of Governmental Industrial Hygienist's Threshold Limit Values
(TLV), also warrants committee review. The principal
investigator/laboratory supervisor is responsible for obtaining
approval for use of these toxic chemical agents.
1) Determine if Chemical needs Chemical Safety
Committee Review
Assessment to determine if you need Chemical Safety
Committee Review. The Chemical Safety Program can also
help you by calling 500-5832.
Chemical
Safety Committee Review Criteria (MS Word
file)
2) Completion of the "Application
for Use of Acutely Hazardous Chemicals"
If a chemical requires committee evaluation, then an "Application
for the Use of Acutely Toxic Chemicals" must be completed.
This form can be completed in MS Word, printed out, and then
submitted to the Chemical Safety Program. You can also print
the MS Word form and complete it by hand. The instructions
for completing this application can also be downloaded from
the link below. Help with the application can be obtained
by calling the Chemical Safety Program at 500-5832.
Application
for the Use of Acutely Toxic Chemicals (MS
Word file)
Download Instructions for completing "Application
for the Use of Acutely Hazardous Chemicals"
3) Submission and Approval by the Chemical Safety Committee
Once the appropriate forms are completed they can be
turned into the Chemical Safety Office (CYF G.102). The
Chemical Safety Committee will evaluate the protocol and make
the appropriate recommendations. The Chemical Safety Committee
meets the third Thursday of every odd month. Deadline
for submission is the second Thursday of the month prior to
submission.
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