Responsibilities for those working with Chemicals at CHESS
The CHESS Chemical Room has limited space and chemical compatibilities are always an issue. The Chemical Safety Officer shall:
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Maintain separate areas for storage of flammable and nonflammable chemicals.
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Examine stored chemicals periodically for deterioration and container integrity and inventory chemical stock on a regular basis.
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Ensure that incompatible chemicals are stored separately
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Monitor chemical inventory at regular intervals to ensure that chemicals are properly stored and labeled. (A proper label includes a name, date, and detailed description of the contents.)
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Label liquid and solid chemicals with NFPA stickers and periodically update MSDS's for all chemical stock.
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Appropriately dispose of expired or deteriorated chemicals for chemical containers.
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Maintain First aid equipment, emergency shower, emergency eyewash, fire fighting and other safety equipment such as gloves, aprons, goggles and face shields.
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Ensure that all compressed gas tanks and fire extinguishers are routinely inspected.
It is the Responsibility of any Staff, Personnel, or User who is using chemicals at CHESS to:
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Properly store and label all of your chemicals. (A proper label includes a name, date, and detailed description of the contents).
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Sign in all chemicals you bring into CHESS.
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Know the Standard Operating Procedures for the chemicals you are working with.
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Provide MSDS's for chemicals you bring into CHESS.
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Notify the Chemical Safety Officer of any hazardous or unusual chemicals you bring into CHESS.
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Familiarize yourself with your work area and note the location of emergency showers, eyewash stations, chemical fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
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Know proper for procedures for working in Fume Hoods.
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Exercise your "Right to Know" what Hazardous materials you may be exposed to in the lab.
