Environmental Health and Safety
Chemical Safety

If you store, use, create, or dispose of chemicals, EH&S has created links to resources that will help you protect people, the environment, and facilities. Please take time to familiarize yourself with safe operating practices found in such resources as the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Program and the Occupational Safety and Health Program before working with chemicals.

Chemical Safety Links

• American Chemical Society's Division of Chemical and Health Safety
• Biodiesel Safety and Best Management Practices - Courtesy of Penn State
• Biofuels Storage and Safety Information
• Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office
• Chemical Hygiene Committee (U of M)
• Compressed Gas Association
• DHS Chemicals of Interest
• DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
• Glove Selection Chart - Courtesy of Florida State Univeristy EH&S
• Glove Selection Chart (Ansell Specware) - Courtesy of Ansell Healthcare
• Health and Safety Information on Household Products
• Hydrofluoric Acid Burns-Recommended Medical Treatment - Courtesy of Honeywell Corporation
• Hydrogen Safety in the Lab
• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
• International Air Transport Association
• International Program on Chemical Safety
• 11th Annual/Biennial Report on Carcinogens - distributed by the National Toxicology Program
• Nanotechnology Safety Links
• NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
• NOAA Chemcial Reactivity Program
• OSHA/EPA Chemical Database
• Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals
• Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings, 5th Edition - from EPA
• Respiratory Protection Guide - from 3M
• Shipping and Receiving Hazardous Materials
• Shipping Hazardous Materials,Small Quantity Exceptions - Courtesy of University of New Hampshire EH&S
• Time Sensitive Chemical Management Guidance - from DOE
• Toxic Substance Control Act Guidance for Researchers - Courtesy of University of New Hampshire EH&S
• WebWISER - hazmat information from National Library of Medicine

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Waste Management Links

• Disposition of Electronic Devices
• EPA Enforcement Alert for Colleges and University (7/2000)
• EPA Enforcement Alert (11/2004)
• "Less is Better" ACS guide to minimizing lab waste
• Lists and Characteristics of Hazardous Waste
• Memphis Sewer Use Ordinance
• Recognizing Hazardous Waste
• Unwanted Chemical Declaration Form

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