7.0 Hazard Identification

7.1 All chemical containers must have a legible, firmly attached label showing the contents of the container.

7.2 Labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals shall not be removed or defaced.

7.3 MSDS received with incoming shipments of hazardous chemicals shall be maintained and made readily accessible to laboratory employees.

7.4 A hazard review of new materials not previously used in the laboratory shall be completed before actual handling has begun. This review shall be conducted by a Laboratory Risk Assessment Team (the Laboratory Risk Assessment Team is made up of individuals who must be knowledgeable about the design, operation, and maintenance of the lab activity, material or function and is led by the Principal Investigator. The team should have subject matter experts who are very knowledgeable about details of how the activity is conducted, or how the system is designed, maintained, and operated. The team should also have objective technical personnel. These people know little about the specific activity or system being analyzed, but they are technically knowledgeable and have experience with similar applications.).

7.5 Chemical substances developed in the laboratory shall be assumed to be hazardous in the absence of other information.

7.6 If a chemical substance is produced in the laboratory for another user outside of the laboratory, the MSDS and labeling provisions of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard apply. You must research and write an MSDS to accompany the substance. The Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officer or designee shall ensure these requirements are met.

7.7 Contact EHS if trade secrets or use outside the University in commerce are a possibility. Other requirements may apply.