2.0 Chemical Hygiene Officer
In addition, OSHA requires that a school district designate someone as a chemical
hygiene officer.
“Chemical Hygiene Officer means an employee who is designated by the employer, and who is qualified by training or experience, to provide technical guidance in the development and implementation of the provisions of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. This definition is not intended to place limitations on the position description or job classification that the designated individual shall hold within the employer’s organizational structure.”
Source: OSHA 29CFR 1910.1450, subpart Z, Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=10106
“While a school may choose to retain a third-party consultant as a chemical hygiene officer (CHO), this does not absolve the school of responsibility in designating an internal CHO.”
Take action on your next legally required safety steps and protect your school
- Assign a Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)
- Designate a CHO at the building level to ensure appropriate oversight.
- Conduct Annual Safety Training for all staff and administrators.
