Occupational Safety and Health

Safety plan for the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Training in Safety is required for everyone in the CCE Division. Before being issued a key and beginning work, each new member must have documented training in the following areas. Training is provided at Three Levels for new employees: 1. Safety Orientation - for all new employees, including office staff Safety organization structure Right to know Medical trips and reporting Safety equipment Evacuation plan for fire and earthquake 2. Laboratory Safety - for researchers in chemical laboratories Safety equipment available Films on proper practice Electrical Equipment spark/hazards Labeling of chemicals Chemical disposal Spill Clean up Inspection procedure Routine Prestart up inspection Chemical Hazard Hazard classification guide Carcinogen, tetragon 3. Group Safety - procedures will be developed by each research group Biological hazards* Vacuum line

Introduction The health, safety and well‐being of the university community and the protection of the environment are of utmost importance to the University. Through various functions, University of Guelph personnel are responsible for the handling, use and storage of potentially hazardous chemical products. In order to address the health, safety and environmental challenges specific to the usage of hazardous chemicals outside of laboratory environments, this handbook, and the encompassing guidelines and procedures, have been developed. This handbook is to provide supplemental information to the University of Guelph and departmental health and safety policies as well as define minimum standards for safe practices at the University. Workers involved in laboratory work should refer to the Laboratory Safety Manual for more detailed direction on chemical safety in the laboratory. Our goal is a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.