• Employee Training:

Employees (including Adjunct professors) will be provided with opportunities for training to ensure that they are apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area. Such training will be provided at the time of an employee's initial assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present and prior to assignments involving new exposure situations. Refresher training will be provided annually. 

Students will receive safety training in conjunction with the course curriculum, as provided by the instructor. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will establish and promote a practice of safety education by faculty members for students; and shall provide an annual report to the Safety Committee to validate student participation in student safety orientation.

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP):

This plan contains emergency telephone numbers and spill response contacts for the college. A copy of the Emergency Response procedures are summarized in the campus specific Emergency Flipcharts, displayed on the wall in each classroom space. The EOP can be accessed electronically at Emergency Preparedness.

Chemical  Spills: When chemical spills occur within the Laboratory, the following procedures are followed to prevent injury or property loss:

• Provide first aid to affected personnel. Liberally use eyewash station and/or safety shower to flush affected areas. Flush continuously for AT LEAST 15 minutes. Any exposure merits medical care and a large exposure to the body merits ambulatory service. 
• Notify the respective dean, or the “administrator in charge,” of a spill. If a spill is larger than 1 liter or extremely hazardous, the Campus Police will be notified. Injured employees shall refer to the SBCCD’s procedures for injured employees. Injured students shall be referred to the respective health center.

CHC Health and Wellness Center (909) 389-3272

SBVC Student Health Services (909) 384-4495

• Evacuate students from the area.
• If spilled materials exhibit flammability, eliminate ignition sources such as hot plates, Bunsen burners, etc.
• Avoid all contact with spilled material. If necessary, use protective gloves, gown, goggles, and/or respirator. 
• Obtain supplies from Chemical Spill Clean-Up Kit located in the Chemistry Stockrooms and each Chemistry lab at SBVC and CHC campus. 
• Neutralize acids and bases. 
• Contain collected materials and label container with name of contents and as Hazardous Waste. 
• Always refer to SDS for special precautions or spill cleanup requirements.

• Procedures for Safe Removal of Contaminated Waste:
  • Formaldehyde is a listed Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste.
  • Coordinate disposal of formaldehyde waste through the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) department.
  • Read Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to use.
  • Keep in a tightly closed container.
  • Separate from oxidizing agents.
  • Keep away from heat and flame.
• Referto the SBCCD Hazardous Waste Management Program for details on types of waste and their appropriate removal procedures.
• RCRA  Hazardous Waste: 

Waste pickup shall be coordinated between the department and Maintenance and Operations. 

• All Other Hazardous Materials:

Hazardous waste collection is performed quarterly by a certified collection and disposal service and coordinated by the Maintenance & Operations Coordinator.