Experiment Hazard Class 6 - Chemicals
Applicability
The hazard controls described herein apply to all experiments involving various types of hazardous chemicals. Hazard controls (associated with other hazard classes) may also apply to experiments in this hazard class.
Experiment Category
Experiments involving previously reviewed hazard controls are Category A or B experiments.
Experiments involving new equipment, processes or materials, or modified hazard control schemes are Category C experiments.
Hazard Control Plan Verification Statements
Engineered Controls
Flammables/Combustibles (6.4) |
Carcinogens (6.1) |
Oxidizers (6.5) |
Corrosives (6.2) |
Alkali Metals |
Toxic (6.3) |
| Chemical fume hood |
Chemical fume hood |
Chemical fume hood |
Chemical fume hood |
Chemical fume hood |
Chemical fume hood |
| Store in flammable liquid storage cabinet |
Store in designated & posted area or cabinet |
Store in secondary spill tray |
Store in acid cabinet |
Store in secondary spill tray |
Store in secondary spill tray |
| Eyewash station |
Eyewash station |
Eyewash station |
Eyewash station |
Eyewash station |
Eyewash station |
| Safety shower |
Safety shower |
Safety shower |
Safety shower |
Safety shower |
Safety shower |
Procedural Controls
Flammables/Combustibles (6.4) |
Carcinogens (6.1) |
Oxidizers (6.5) |
Corrosives (6.2) |
Alkali Metals |
Toxic (6.3) |
| Keep away from ignition sources. | SOP that specifies safe practices under normal and emergency conditions |
Do not store near flammable/combustible material or organic compounds |
SOP that specifies safe practices under normal and emergency conditions may be required. | > 1 lb alkali metal must be reported to the ANL-E Fire Department |
SOP that specifies safe practices under normal and emergency conditions may be required. |
Equipment Inspections
Flammables/Combustibles (6.4) |
Carcinogens (6.1) |
Oxidizers (6.5) |
Corrosives (6.2) |
Alkali Metals |
Toxic (6.3) |
| As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
Safety Training
Flammables/Combustibles (6.4) |
Carcinogens (6.1) |
Oxidizers (6.5) |
Corrosives (6.2) |
Alkali Metals |
Toxic (6.3) |
| As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
As determined by review. |
Signs/Labeling
Flammables/Combustibles (6.4) |
Carcinogens (6.1) |
Oxidizers (6.5) |
Corrosives (6.2) |
Alkali Metals |
Toxic (6.3) |
| Manufacturer label or NFPA 704 label |
Manufacturer label or NFPA 704 label |
Manufacturer label or NFPA 704 label |
Manufacturer label or NFPA 704 label |
Manufacturer label or NFPA 704 label |
Manufacturer label or NFPA 704 label |
| Class 1: Danger - Cancer Hazard |
Dangerous When Wet | ||||
| Class 2: Caution – Cancer Hazard |
PPE
Flammables/Combustibles (6.4) |
Carcinogens (6.1) |
Oxidizers (6.5) |
Corrosives (6.2) |
Alkali Metals |
Toxic (6.3) |
| Closed toed, slip-resistant shoes |
Closed toed, slip-resistant shoes |
Closed toed, slip-resistant shoes |
Closed toed, slip-resistant shoes |
Closed toed, slip-resistant shoes |
Closed toed, slip-resistant shoes |
| Chemical goggles or safety glasses with faceshield for benchtop work |
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with faceshield for benchtop work |
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with faceshield for benchtop work |
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with faceshield for benchtop work |
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with faceshield for benchtop work |
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with faceshield for benchtop work |
| Chemically-resistant gloves (refer to MSDS or APS Safety Representative) |
Chemically-resistant gloves (refer to MSDS or APS Safety Representative) |
Chemically-resistant gloves (refer to MSDS or APS Safety Representative) |
Chemically-resistant gloves (refer to MSDS or APS Safety Representative) |
Chemically-resistant gloves (refer to MSDS or APS Safety Representative) |
Chemically-resistant gloves (refer to MSDS or APS Safety Representative) |
| Buttoned laboratory coat |
Buttoned laboratory coat |
Buttoned laboratory coat |
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| No exposed hands and arms | No exposed hands and arms | No exposed hands and arms |
Please click here to see the Glove Selection Chart and Glove Type by Chemical
Chemical Monitoring
Flammables/Combustibles (6.4) |
Carcinogens (6.1) |
Oxidizers (6.5) |
Corrosives (6.2) |
Alkali Metals |
Toxic (6.3) |
| As determined by EQO-Industrial Hygiene |
As determined by EQO-Industrial Hygiene |
As determined by EQO-Industrial Hygiene |
As determined by EQO-Industrial Hygiene |
As determined by EQO-Industrial Hygiene |
As determined by EQO-Industrial Hygiene |
Hazardous Waste
If your work here will generate hazardous chemical or radioactive waste, you must work with Argonne and your host to ensure that these wastes are stored and disposed of properly. Argonne will provide for hazardous waste disposal; your host will make sure you know the proper procedure. NOTE: Except in certain cases, waste chemicals and chemicals in general may not be disposed of down laboratory, restroom, or storm drains.
Experiment Authorization
The Director of the APS Engineering Support Division delegates the authority to authorize an experiment in this hazard class to Beamline Management personnel and a member of the APS Experiment Review Board.
Hazard Control Verification
The Director of the APS Engineering Support Division delegates responsibility for verifying that required controls are in place to the experiment On-site Spokesperson and Beamline Management personnel.
Updated: May 16, 2008
