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EHS Laboratory Audit Checklist

UMB Chemical Hygiene Plan

OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard 

Have all your people received safety and health training? If not, they can go to the following link and take our online safety training.

Online Laboratory Safety Training 

If you have questions, please contact: 

Steven C. Deck, CIH, CSP
University Chemical Hygiene Officer
sdeck@af.umaryland.edu
(410) 706-3490

  Peroxide Forming Chemicals

Peroxidizable Chemicals can react with the ambient air to form peroxides if they are stored for long periods of time.  Peroxides, if not handled properly, can explode with impact, heat, or friction.  Date peroxide forming chemicals when you receive/open the container and dispose of the chemical if stored beyond expiration to prevent peroxide formation.  Do not open any container which has solid formation around the lid.  EHS will remove any peroxides stored beyond expiration

List of Peroxide forming chemicals

Audit Finding:

• Not dated upon receipt and opening
• Stored beyond expiration dates