College Chemical Hygiene Plan

What is a Chemical Hygiene Plan?

A Chemical Hygiene Plan is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for laboratories working with hazardous chemicals. Front Range Community College has a Chemical Hygiene Plan to reduce the risk of chemical-related diseases, such as systemic diseases, cancer, or reproductive effects. Each laboratory at the college also has a Laboratory-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan (Lab-specific CHP) with emergency contact information, site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training documentation.

Helpful Links and Resources

• FRCC Campus Security
• Occupational Safety & Health Standards (OSHA)
• OSHA Quick Card - Hazard Communication Safety (HCS) Data Sheets
• OSHA Quick Card - HCS Pictograms and Hazards
• OSHA Fact Sheet - Laboratory Safety Guidance
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Nine Classes of Hazardous Materials (Visor Card)
• The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
• Hazardous Waste Disposal Procedures
• SDS Glossary
• SDS Sources Hazard Communication FAQs
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA)

Questions about the Chemical Hygiene Plan?

Email the FRCC Chemical Hygiene Committee or contact Campus Security and Preparedness:

• Boulder County Campus: 303-678-3911 or BCC.CampusSecurity@frontrange.edu
• Larimer Campus: 970-204-8124 or  LC.CampusSecurity@frontrange.edu
• Westminster Campus: 303-404-5411 or WC.CampusSecurity@frontrange.edu

Concerned about Chemical Exposure or Safety Issues?

If there is an emergency please dial 9-1-1.

Otherwise, please refer to the Chemical Hygiene Plan. If you have general questions, or concerns, please contact the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center at 1-800-222-1222.