CHEMICAL HYGEINE PLAN POLICY STATEMENT:
The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) establishes a written program in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA) Part 431Hazardous Work in Laboratories Standard R 325-70100. The CHP is available on the EHS website. The plan will be reviewed annually by EHS and updated as necessary. The intent of this CHP is to protect University of Michigan-Dearborn employees and all personnel working in UM-Dearborn laboratories from hazardous chemicals and promote a healthy and safe work environment. The CHP includes information to ensure that all laboratory personnel have working knowledge about the hazardous chemicals they use. The CHP is also intended to provide information on best practices in laboratory health and safety.