CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN (CHP) Easy-to-Follow Guide for Safe Labs TEMPLATE 01 This template is suitable for: INTRODUCTION This Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) template has been created by SDS Manager as a practical, easy-to -customize resource for organizations working with hazardous chemicals in laboratory environments. Because chemical safety regulations differ across countries and industries, this document is intentionally designed as a generalized framework that any organization can download, edit, and adapt to meet local regulatory requirements and internal safety practices. A Chemical Hygiene Plan is a written program that outlines the policies, responsibilities, procedures, and protective measures needed to ensure safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals in laboratories. Its purpose is to reduce chemical exposure risks, protect employees, and support compliance with health and safety regulations. CHPs typically include guidance on hazard identification, engineering controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), training, emergency procedures, and chemical inventory management. Inside, youʼll find a clear, structured layout covering the essential components of a Chemical Hygiene Plan, written using internationally recognized best practices. Users should review and adjust each section to align with their local regulations, organizational policies, and site-specific procedures. Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for review- ing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. Laboratories in academic, industrial, research, or clinical settings Safety managers and Chemical Hygiene Officers Organizations establishing new chemical safety programs Teams aiming to improve or update their existing CHP Prepared for (Company/Department Name): Revision Date (Enter Date): Document Number (Enter Number): Responsible Personnel/Department (Enter Name/Department): 1.1 Regulatory Standards The plan shall be reviewed at least annually and revised when major changes in operations, chemicals, equipment, or regulations occur. 1 BACKGROUND & REGULATORY BASIS 2.1 Purpose To establish a written program that sets forth procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and work practices capable of protecting the employees of from chemical-related health hazards in laboratory operations. To provide a consistent, programme-wide standard for safe handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in labs. 2 PURPOSE & SCOPE Prepared for (Company/Department Name): Revision Date (Enter Date): Document Number (Enter Number): Responsible Personnel/Department (Enter Name/Department): 1.1 Regulatory Standards Revision history shall be documented (version number, date, summary of changes, and approved by). “Laboratoryˮ is defined as a facility where hazardous chemicals are used on a relatively small scale, typically for non-production purposes. “Hazardous chemicalˮ is any chemical that is a health or physical hazard as defined under applicable regulations. 1 BACKGROUND & REGULATORY BASIS 2.1 Purpose To establish a written program that sets forth procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and work practices capable of protecting the employees of from chemical-related health hazards in laboratory operations. To provide a consistent, programme-wide standard for safe handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in labs. 2 PURPOSE & SCOPE 02