Proposer Information

Name:

[Proposer’s Full Name]

Job Title:

[Proposer’s Job Title]

Department:

[Proposer’s Department]

Date:

[MM-DD-YYYY]

I. Current Procedure Details

Procedure Name::

[Name of the current health & safety procedure, e.g., "Chemical Handling and Storage Procedure"]

Procedure Description:

This procedure outlines the steps for safe handling and storage of chemicals in the laboratory.

Date of Last Update:

[MM-DD-YYYY]

II. Reason for Update

Reason:

Recent regulatory changes in chemical storage guidelines and the introduction of new, more hazardous chemicals in the laboratory necessitate an update to our current procedures.

III. Proposed Updates

Update Description:

Introduce additional storage safety measures for highly hazardous chemicals, including secondary containment and improved ventilation systems.

Anticipated Benefits:

Enhanced safety for laboratory personnel, compliance with updated regulations, and prevention of chemical-related incidents.

IV. Impact Assessment

Affected Areas:

Laboratory storage areas, chemical handling procedures, and emergency response plans.

Potential Risks:

Temporary disruption during the implementation of new storage systems; additional training requirements for staff.

V. Implementation Strategy

Steps for Implementation:

Conduct a comprehensive review of all chemicals currently stored.

Install secondary containment systems for high-risk chemicals.

Upgrade ventilation systems in storage areas.

Provide additional training to laboratory staff.

Required Resources:

Funding for containment and ventilation systems, additional training materials, and expert consultation for system installation.

VI. Approval and Review

Approval Required:

Safety Officer, Laboratory Manager, Compliance Department.

Follow-Up Review Date:

Proposed date for review - [Month Day, Year] to evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of the updated procedure.