How to Be a More Effective

Chemical Hygiene Officer*

 

 

 

0.         Introduction                                                                             8:30 - 8:40

 

1.         The Chemical Hygiene Officer                                                8:40 - 9:15

 

2.         OSHA/EPA Regulations in the Lab                                         9:15 - 10:00

 

                        BREAK                                                                                  

 

3.         The OSHA Laboratory Standard                                             10:15-11:00

 

4.         Chemical Hygiene Officer Responsibilities                             11:00-11:30

 

            Discussion Period                                                                   11:30-11:45

 

                        LUNCH BREAK (Dutch Treat)                                   11:45-12:45

 

5.         Lab Hazards and Control Methods                                         12:45-1:30

 

                        BREAK                                                                                  

 

6.         Chemical Hygiene Plan Development                        1:40-2:20

         

7.         Chemical Plan Implementation                                               2:20-2:35

 

                        BREAK

 

8.         CHO Responsibilities Beyond

            the Laboratory Standard                                                         2:45-3:15

 

9.         Resources for Chemical Hygiene Officers                              3:15-3:30

 

                        BREAK

 

10.       Sample Test/Review                                                               3:30 - 4:30

 

 

 

* This course was developed by Russ Phifer, George Wahl and Jim Kaufman (RJG Associates), the Workshop Committee of the American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Health and Safety.  It is the prep course for taking the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer exam.