- Course Introduction
- 01: Evidence, Science & DNA
- 02: Forensic Biology
- 03: DNA Extraction & Quantitation
- 04: DNA Amplification
- 05: Amplified DNA Product Separation
- 06: STR Data Analysis & Interpretation
- 07: Population Genetics & Statistics
- 08: Communicating Results
- 09: Other DNA Markers & Technologies
- Course Resources
- Quality Assurance Standards
- CODIS
- Safety
- Introduction
- Safety Requirements
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Laboratory Accreditation
- Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)
- National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories (QAS)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Components of a Safety Program
- Works Cited & Online Links
- Literature
- Laboratory Training Manual
President's DNA Initiative
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
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Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology
DNA Analyst Training
Chemical Hygiene Plan
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The Chemical Hygiene Plan will address general and specific hazards that exist within the laboratory and the controls to manage and/or avoid them. OSHA has promulgated non-mandatory standards that will assist with the creation of an appropriate Chemical Hygiene Plan. Be aware that some states have an OSHA-approved state plan that may differ from the federal OSHA regulations. The OSHA references for creating or updating a Chemical Hygiene Plan are:
- 29 CFR 1910.1450 National Research Council Recommendations Concerning Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories (non-mandatory) and its Appendix A and Appendix B.
The laboratory’s Chemical Hygiene Plan should encompass a number of topics including, but not limited to:11-13
- Standard operating procedures for laboratory chemicals
- Procedures for chemical procurement, receipt, and handling
- Identification of personnel responsible for laboratory chemicals
- Chemical inventory
- Chemical storage
- Chemical handling
- Definitions of chemical hazards
- Toxins, corrosives, allergens, asphyxiants, carcinogens, reproductive/embryo toxins
- Compressed gases
- Radiation protection program
- Monitoring, exposure, training
- Personal protective equipment
- Methods/routes of contamination
- Inhalation, absorption, ingestion, injection
- General laboratory work practices
- Grooming, appropriate attire, working alone, handling of chemicals
- Criteria for the implementation of control measures
- Engineering controls employed in the laboratory
- Employee information and training
- Medical information
- Specific information covering the "Who, what, when, why, and how"
- Chemical Hygiene Plan responsibilities
- Safety officer
- Safety committee
- Lab director
- Supervisors
- Employees
- Employer
- Record keeping
- Annual audit
- References and recommended reading
The plan should address safety needs in specific testing areas, as required. For example, if the laboratory has a Firearms section, it will have protocols for lead testing and general (physical) safety.
