Action:
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
General Information
| Action Summary |
Federal OSHA has updated a non-mandatory appendix in its Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard to include the contents of the latest National Academy of Sciences publication entitled, “Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards,” 2011 edition. This new revision addresses current laboratory practices, security, and emergency response, as well as promoting safe handling of highly toxic and explosive chemicals and their waste products. All revisions made were minor and non-substantive. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Code of Virginia § 2.2-4006
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| RIS Project |
Yes [003642] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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6524
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/15/2013. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jay Withrow
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Director, Legal Support, VPP, ORA, OPP, and OWP
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Address:
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Main Street Centre
600 East Main Street, Suite 207
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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jay.withrow@doli.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-9873
FAX: (804)786-8418
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
