Chemical Safety

The Cal-OSHA Laboratory Chemical Safety Standard sets forth written requirements for procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment, and other control measures intended to protect the employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory. The SDSU Chemical Hygiene Plan has been developed in an effort to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Cal-OSHA Laboratory Chemical Safety Standard.

Chemical Hygiene Plan

• ​​​Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Signature Sheet
• Initial Training Document

Standard Operating Procedures

Templates to simplify writing Operating Procedures are available on our Standard Operating Procedure, Forms and Documents page. 

Methylene Chloride Rule

Please be aware of changes in the use of Dichloromethane and Dichloromethane containing materials.

Methylene Chloride Rule

Fume Hoods

• Operating Guidelines for Fume Hoods
• Fume Hood Maintenance and Repair Procedures
• Fume Hood Clearance Procedures

Chemical Inventory and Safety Data Sheets

• Chemical Inventory
• Chemical Inventory FAQ
• Chemical Inventory Template
• Safety Data Sheet Search Tool (BioRAFT/SciShield)
• Safety Data Sheet Association Guide for ChemTracker

Other Information

• ​Nanomaterials Safe Work Practices
• FlammablMaterials and Flammable Cabinets Fact Sheet
• Classes of Peroxidizable Chemicals