Emergency Response
A. Fire and Medical B. Chemical Spills
Waste Disposal Program
A. Unknown Identification B. Arrange Waste Pickups
C. Laboratory Clean-outs
Accident Investigation and Reports
A. Investigate and Make Recommendations
B. Collect and Review Reports
Industrial Hygiene Services
A. Indoor Air Quality Surveys B. Air Monitoring
C. Hood Surveys D. Noise Surveys
E. Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations
F. Investigate Building Mechanical and Ventilation Problems
G. Mercury Contamination Surveys
Safety Training Programs
Develop, Coordinate, and Implement Safety Programs for:
1. Graduate Students 2. Undergraduate Summer Workers
3. Young Science Scholars 4. Faculty and Staff
Safety Policies
Develop, Coordinate, and Implement Departmental, University,
Federal,
State and Local Policies, including:
1. Chemical Hygiene Plan 2. Hazard Communication Plan
3. Laser Safety 4. Eye Protection
Other Duties
Develop and Update Safety Manual
Maintain Contacts with EHS and other Departments
Maintain and Update Safety Library and Computer Information
Circulate Safety Information
Supply input to the Design and Renovation of Facilities
Stock and Maintain Safety Equipment
Supply and Maintain Corrosive Gas Program
Mercury Disbursements
Building Safety Equipment Inspections
Building Fire Inspection Reports
Purchase and Maintain Records of Laser Eyewear
Building Evacuation Drills
Continuing Education
Hazardous Waste Specialist - Job Description
Responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective chemical
waste management program for the Department
- manage the chemical waste program in accordance with federal,
state, and local regulations
- coordinate with the Environmental and Occupational Health and
Safety for disposal of hazardous wastes
- identify chemical "unknowns" using analytical methods
including GC/Mass Spec, AA, IR, and NMR
- maintain all records concerning hazardous waste in accordance
with federal, state, and local regulations
- conduct periodic surveys of fume hoods and laboratories for
compliance with current waste management regulations.
Assist in education and training of faculty, staff, and students
in matters dealing with hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste
to include reducing waste volume, rendering hazardous wastes
innocuous, and complying with all pertinent state and federal
regulations.
Assist the Safety Coordinator in responding to fire, medical,
chemical emergencies and spills and in meeting the standards
of Ohio House Bill 308.
Maintain the Corrosive Gas program.
Chemical Safety
