Texas State will implement policies and procedures to minimize the exposures to hazardous chemicals in laboratories at the lowest practical levels. These levels will be below the Permissible Exposure Limits (29 CFR 1910.1000, Subpart Z) established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The OSHA Standard “Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories” (29 CFR 1910.1450) was established to protect laboratory workers from harmful exposures to hazardous chemicals. Texas Hazard Communication Act sets forth requirements for the public employer, which are implemented in this CHP. The State Office of Risk Management requires the Texas State University System to follow OSHA regulations. The control of laboratory exposures to hazardous chemicals is accomplished by implementing this CHP and following work practices, procedures, and policies which provide a safe and healthy environment.

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