Laboratory Safety Consulting & OSHA 1910.1450 Compliance
Laboratory safety consulting to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450 for research, university, clinical, and industrial labs: Chemical Hygiene Plans, fume hood checks, chemical and biosafety programs, inspections, and training.
Capabilities
Chemical Hygiene Plan development for 29 CFR 1910.1450
Fume-hood face-velocity testing
Chemical Hygiene Officer support
Biosafety and bloodborne-pathogen programs
Frequently asked questions
Does OSHA require a Chemical Hygiene Plan?
Yes. Under the Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), any lab using hazardous chemicals must have a written, lab-specific Chemical Hygiene Plan and a designated Chemical Hygiene Officer. The plan must be reviewed and updated at least annually and actually implemented in the lab. SafetyNet writes or overhauls the CHP and supports the CHO role so it holds up to inspection.
What is the OSHA Laboratory Standard?
The Laboratory Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450, covers occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. Because labs use small quantities of many chemicals in changing procedures, OSHA regulates them through a performance-based Chemical Hygiene Plan rather than the substance-specific limits used elsewhere in general industry. It also addresses exposure monitoring, employee information and training, medical consultation, and special provisions for particularly hazardous substances.
How often should chemical fume hoods be tested?
As a best practice, fume hood face velocity should be verified at least annually and whenever a hood is installed, moved, or modified — many institutions test more frequently. We measure face velocity, check airflow and alarms, document results, and flag any hood that falls outside the accepted range so it can be corrected or taken out of service.
Do you cover biosafety and BSL labs?
Yes. We assess biosafety level (BSL) containment, build or review your bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan (29 CFR 1910.1030), and align biological handling, waste, and decontamination practices with the CDC/NIH BMBL guidelines alongside your chemical safety program.
Who should serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer?
The Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) is the person responsible for implementing the Chemical Hygiene Plan. It can be an internal staff member with the right training and authority — SafetyNet can train and support that person — or we can act as an outsourced CHO resource for smaller labs that don't have someone in-house.
Can you support universities, clinical, and industrial labs?
Yes. We work with academic and research universities, clinical and diagnostic labs, biotech and R&D facilities, and quality-control labs in manufacturing. Programs are scaled and tailored to each lab's chemicals, procedures, and workforce.