(20) Appendix IV
Summary of Main Responsibilities of the Principal Investigator, Laboratory Supervisor, or Instructional Supervisor
The Principal Investigator or Supervisor oversees the safe arrangement of his or her laboratory space and the conduct therein. Specific responsibilities are discussed in the referenced sections.
1) Know and implement the guidelines and procedures of the CHP.
- 11.2, 11.7, 11.8
2) Ensure that new workers have received safety orientation (available from EHS). Check that all workers have received annual EPA hazardous waste training.
- 7.9, 8.4, 11.6, 12.3, 14.2, 15.5, 15.8
3) Develop and communicate lab-specific safety policies, i.e. administrative controls.
4) Designate safety responsibilities at the laboratory level.
5) Ensure workers' access to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- 12.3
6) When an SOP must be substantially modified for a specific lab situation, or when one is not available, ensure that one be written, a record maintained, and lab workers be appropriately informed.
- 9.4
7) Ensure lab workers' access to required sources of safety and hazard information - OSHA (29 CFR) Laboratory Standard, CHP, MSDSs.
- 9.4, 10.3, 12.3
8) Prepare or update MSDSs for new substances or new hazards.
9) Conduct routine inspections of his/her laboratories.
- 9.5, 12.3
10) Maintain an inventory of chemicals and provide it to designated departmental representatives.
11) Ensure responsible chemical storage and waste disposal.
- 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
12) Provide and require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- 7.9, 15.4
13) Ensure that all appropriate controls including hoods and safety equipment are available and in good working order in his/her laboratories.
- 8.2, 13.2
14) Implement exposure monitoring when appropriate.
15) Ensure that significant incidents occurring in his/her laboratories are reported to the CHO and that a written incident report is filed.
16) Include provisions for CHP compliance in grant proposals.