10.04 / Chemicals
Chemicals used in activities including teaching, research, or other
services
as well as disposal are regulated by federal and state statutes.
Control and monitoring of activities involving chemicals and disposal
of
hazardous wastes in all areas of WSU is the responsibility of the
Environmental
Health and Safety Office (EHSO) working under the aegis of the Vice
President
for Administration and Finance. All personnel (faculty, staff,
students,
guests) using such materials must comply with all applicable
regulations.
Faculty and staff members are responsible for reporting activities
involving
hazardous and extremely hazardous materials to the EHSO and cooperating
with the office to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
EHSO access to laboratories and other facilities to perform inspections
is a necessary part of compliance with regulations governing purchase,
storage, use, and disposal of all chemical materials. Also review
Section 10.01, Environmental
Health and Safety Guidelines, and Section 10.02, Hazard
Communication Program, for more specific requirements.
Revision Date:
July 25, 2001
