Chemical-Specific Safety Guidelines
Safety information has been developed for specific chemicals and chemical hazard groups, addressing essential aspects such as associated hazards, recommended personal protective equipment (PPE), storage and labeling requirements, engineering controls, first aid measures, and proper disposals practices. The Resources section includes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for commonly used chemicals and groups found in laboratories and work areas located on the Texas Christian University (TCU) campus.
This information will be regularly updated as new SOPs are created by the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office or members of the TCU community. We encourage sharing your SOPs with others by sending a copy to safety@tcu.edu.
Standard Operating Procedures
If you operate a chemical laboratory, you must have standard operating procedures
(SOPs) that describe the safety measures you require when using chemicals. To assist
you in writing SOPs, a blank SOP template and example SOPs are provided for you to use or to modify to your specific location,
procedures, and use.
- An SOP can address a single chemical, a group of similar chemicals, or a process.
- Any format of SOP is acceptable provided the minimum safety elements are addressed.
- The minimum safety elements are found on the SOP Required Elements Checklist.
Resources & Forms
Chemical Process Specific SOP - Template
PPE Hazard Assessment SOP - Template
Peroxide-Forming Chemicals List
Safety Guidelines for Peroxide-Forming Chemicals
SOP Required Elements Checklist (work in progress)
Training
Assignment of online courses administered through the HSI/SafetySkills learning management
system is overseen by EHS. For further information contact safety@tcu.edu or contact 817-257-5395.
Hazard Communication - HZC-1.2
Individuals who complete this course shall be able to understand the purpose and requirements
of a Hazard Communication (HazCom) program, recognize chemical hazards in the workplace,
and implement appropriate controls. Additionally, they will be able to identify sources
of information on workplace chemical hazards and understand the requirements for medical
record keeping.