Chemical Safety Program
The Chemical Safety Program provides guidance on issues relating to personnel safety, chemical exposure incidents and other safety best practices.
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Chemical Hygiene Plan
Guidance to minimize the risks from potential hazards associated with the use of chemicals. The plan is a companion to additional program specific standard operating procedures.
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Chemical Spills
Procedures for using, transporting or storing chemicals in laboratories and areas of responsibility on campus, with focus on proper handling of chemical spills or exposures.
Chemical Spill Cleanup Procedures
University procedures regarding the safe clean up and disposal of mercury spills.
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Resources
Important rules and guidelines for using a chemical fume hood.
Guidance on planning procedures for the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals.
American Chemical Society’s guidelines to assist faculty and staff as they develop, enhance and access the safety education of students.
ACS Guidelines for Laboratory Safety in Academic Institutions
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Forms/checklists
This inspection is to be completed by lab managers, PI’s and professors, minimally at the start of each semester to ensure the safety of their lab environment.
OSHA laboratory safety guidance regarding chemical fume hoods.
OSHA Quick Facts: Chemical Fume Hood
OSHA guidance and basic information about chemical hazards and toxic substances in the workplace.
OSHA guidance concerning useful, up-to-date information on laboratory safety for workers and employers.
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Chemical Hygiene Committee
For questions or information about the Chemical safety program and meetings, contact ehs@weber.edu or one of our committee members below.
Ryan Perkins
Environmental Health and Safety
ryanperkins2@weber.eduCraig Jorgensen
Environmental Health and Safety
craigjorgensen@weber.eduClay Peterson
University Fire Marshal
claytonpeterson@weber.eduNatasha Call
COS- Safety Officer
natashacall1@weber.eduSonya Welsh
COS- Botany
sonyawelsh@weber.eduSara Summers
COS- EES
sarasummers@weber.eduIvette MacQueen
COS- Chemistry
ivettemacqueen@weber.eduKent Criddle
Health Professions- MLS
kcriddle@weber.eduMichelle Parada
Education- Exercise & Nutrition
michelleparada@weber.eduSusan Gurr
COS - Zoology
sgurr@weber.eduTimothy Black
CSBS - Psychological Sciences
timothyblack2@weber.eduJoshua Winegar
CoA&H- Department of Visual Art & Design
joshuawinegar@weber.eduMark Baugh
EAST - Manufacturing/Systems Engineering
mbaugh@weber.edu