Chemicals are an important to scientific research and facility support. Proper purchasing, storage, handling, and disposal are critical to safe chemical management.
UCAR HESS is responsible for providing policy and procedures for proper chemical management in order to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) health and safety regulations and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste disposal requirements.
HESS will periodically audit the labs for compliance with these regulations
Users of chemicals are responsible for knowing and following policy and procedures related to chemical use.
Please contact HESS if you need assistance with these matters at x8625.
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