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The five bulleted items on this slide outline the main components of the Chemical Hygiene Standard. Any employer who uses hazardous materials in a laboratory setting, must comply with all components of the Standard. For this reason, A written plan must be developed and implemented; all hazardous materials in the laboratories must be identified through an inventory; all the necessary MSDSs must be acquired and appropriate hazards identified; the materials need to be labeled with the appropriate hazards and the affected individuals provided with the necessary information, training and personal protective equipment. The employer must provide initial and periodic monitoring for any regulated substance if there is reason to believe that a laboratory employee is routinely exposed to any regulated chemical above the action level. The employee will be notified with 15 days after the employer receives the results.
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