Chemical Hygiene Plan

Summary

Follow Harvard Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) safety requirements and guidelines for chemicals in Harvard labs, including:

• Roles and responsibilities.
• Recordkeeping and CHP updates.
• Chemical information sources and training.
• Recognizing chemical exposure signs and symptoms.
• Exposure monitoring and access to medical exams.
• Chemical safety practices, including using engineering controls.
• Working with particularly hazardous substances.
• Selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
• Managing chemical waste.
• Responding to chemical emergencies.
• Lab-specific standard operating procedure (SOP) instructions and templates.

Who is this for?

Everyone at Harvard who performs lab work, including:

• Lab and research staff (including part-time and temporary staff).
• Faculty and teaching assistants.
• Graduate, undergraduate, and high school students.
• Research associates, assistants, and interns.
• Lab technicians.
• Visitors and volunteers.

This information also applies to everyone at Harvard protected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration lab standard, even if they do not work directly in a lab.