Part VI – Required Approvals
Certain laboratory operations, procedures or activities may warrant prior approval from the departmental or laboratory supervisor. The supervisor must consider the toxicity of the chemicals used, the hazards of each procedure, and the knowledge and experience of the laboratory workers, and decide which will require pre-approval.
The requirements to obtain special approval prior to laboratory use of certain hazardous chemicals will be based on the nature of the material list. A list of chemicals requiring pre-approval will be developed. Factors to be considered in developing this list include chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the material, as well as quantity, concentration, and potential for exposure during actual use.
The procedure for obtaining special approval will be determined as the list of chemicals is being developed. The granting of approval for laboratory use must include consideration of the actual procedure to be carried out, the availability of adequate laboratory facilities, and the capabilities of the persons proposing to perform the work.