The Office of Environmental Health and Safety

Student Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals and Ionizing Radiation
 

During the course of the semester, some classes and laboratories may use hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment. Prior to enrolling for classes each semester, The University of Memphis recommends that students with health concerns or conditions seek private medical advice about the appropriateness for them to enroll in classes and laboratories using hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials, or radiation producing equipment. The state of the art at this time is not sufficient to provide complete information about all possible side effects and health hazards, known and unknown, which could develop from the exposure to and use of such hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials, and radiation producing equipment.

During regular University business hours, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals are available for review through the office of the chair of the department in which such chemicals are used. MSDSs are also available for review In the Environmental Health and Safety Office, 216 Browning Hall. Information about exposure from radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment may be obtained from the Radiation Safety Officer at 678-4672.