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These rules apply not only to those who actually transport, but also to those who ship or receive hazardous waste. Anyone preparing hazardous substances for transport must also meet certain training requirements. These requirements were recently adopted under the Uniform Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Safety Act. For installations whose laboratory operation takes place in a single location, transport within that site shall not be regulated until such transport includes journeys on public roads. However, most institutions have developed guidelines for on-site transportation that include labelling, separation of incompatibilities, containment and dual containment, and other safety precautions necessary to prevent accidental releases to the environment or injury to people during transportation, even if not required by government regulations. OSHA and EPA regulations for the use of chemicals in laboratories are described below. The use of controlled substances in the laboratory, which is regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, is described in Chapter 10, Section 10.E.4.1.
Some drug toxins are regulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Ministry of Agriculture (APHIS). The Clean Air Act (CAA) regulates emissions into the air. Under the 1990 amendments to the ACA, emissions of sulphur dioxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (PAHs) and ozone-depleting chemicals will be more strictly regulated. Facilities with large research laboratories will be affected by these rules because they use a variety of volatile chemicals and solvents that result in VOC or PAH emissions. Laboratory managers should work closely with the facility`s Office of Environment, Health and Safety to address enforcement and compliance issues with AAC regulations. As part of the CAA structure, states and local air quality districts are responsible with the EPA for developing emission standards for local areas. These standards may vary.
For example, areas with severe air pollution problems may implement stricter emission controls. It is important to understand the relationships between regulations and standards that mediate laboratory activities. The OSHA Laboratory Standard (Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR § 1910.1450) is the primary regulation, but laboratory and EHS personnel must understand their relationship to the hazard communication standard. In addition, the mandatory general clause is often used, and OSHA standards that are not written specifically for laboratories may also apply. Laboratory personnel should also understand the relationship between OSHA`s Authorized Exposure Limits (ELPs), ACGIH Limits (TLV), and Exposure Limit Values (OER) recommended by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). See Chapter 5, Section 5.F for practical, non-legal information on shipping laboratory equipment. It`s important to understand that OSHA`s ELPs and substance-specific standards do not cover all hazardous chemicals. It is the responsibility of the laboratory director under the laboratory standard and its mandatory general clause to apply scientific evidence to protect workers from hazards, even if there is no specifically applicable OSHA standard.
In cases where exposure limit values are exceeded or where particularly hazardous substances are used, laboratories shall keep records of exposure control and medical surveillance. So far, researchers have received little instruction on the nature of these laws and how they work. But now, with robert P.`s law. Charrow in the lab, they have a readable and entertaining introduction to the most important ethical and legal considerations of research under the auspices of federal science funding. For any academic whose position is funded by grants, or for any faculty involved in obtaining scholarships, this book will be an essential reference manual. And for those who want to learn how federal laws and regulations affect laboratory research, Sharrov`s introduction will shed light on the often hidden intersection of government and science. In addition, OSHA standards address some important laboratory design and design issues, such as eyewashes, safety showers, and special ventilation requirements. Other consensus standards created by organizations such as ANSI and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers are relevant to laboratory design. It is not uncommon for different consensual codes and standards to be incorporated into state or federal regulations.
In recent years, the number of laws, regulations, and ordinances at the federal, state, and local levels that affect laboratories has increased significantly. This set of laws is enormous, complex and complicated in its details and interrelationships. The law and its application vary from state to state, between regional offices of federal regulators, and between local jurisdictions. The researcher or laboratory staff may not be familiar with all of these regulations, but it is important that there is a strong institutional capacity, usually in a specialized office for environmental health and safety professionals, that is familiar with the details of these rules and can serve as a resource for the researcher. In small institutions that may not have such a specialized office, a researcher or designated person, perhaps from the Department of Chemistry, should seek advice directly from regulatory bodies, relevant environmental health and safety professionals from other institutions, or private environmental health and safety professionals and consultants. When a law is passed, it is entrusted to an administrative unit (agency or ministry) responsible for developing rules and regulations that implement the purpose of the law. The main federal agencies involved in the regulation of laboratory chemicals are the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The proposed regulations will be published in the Federal Register, a daily publication of the federal agency`s activities. Generally, a public comment period and possibly public hearings are set during which all interested parties have an opportunity to express their support or concerns about the proposed rules. This is the second important opportunity to participate in the regulatory process. The final rules are published in the Federal Register and code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which is updated annually to include any changes from the previous year. The rules of the CFR are referenced by title and part number; For example, 40 CFR Parts 260-272 is the citation for the RCRA rules for hazardous waste. Subtitle I of the RCRA was published to control and prevent leaks from underground storage tanks where hazardous substances, including petroleum products, are stored. It is not uncommon to discover underground storage tanks that were installed in or near laboratory buildings many years ago. The inventory of these tanks and the installation of leak detection, recording, reporting, cleaning or other corrective measures and finally closure systems are required in accordance with the RCRA regulations. All newly installed tanks must meet EPA and state design specifications for the tanks themselves and the associated piping and cathodic protection systems. All underground storage tanks must comply with the requirements for new tanks by 22 December 1998.
Those who run laboratories and work in laboratories should also recognize that violations of EHS laws and regulations can not only pose unnecessary risks to laboratory staff and the surrounding community, but can also result in significant civil penalties (when this book is published, some laws provide for maximum penalties of more than $30,000 per day per violation), and criminal sanctions. Infringements may undermine the Community`s confidence in the seriousness of an institution`s objective of protecting the environment and complying with the law.