Immediately report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to the supervisor. Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Office (OEHS) The Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Office () is responsible for control, review, disposal, monitoring, and advice with respect to work with chemicals and biological agents used in research and teaching. They are responsible for fire extinguisher training, aid the department in chemical hygiene training, and also offer more advanced safety training as needed. They can be reached for advice or assistance, particularly as it involves exposure to chemicals, fire, or other accidents. Key OEHS Personnel (2016) OEHS Office 801.581.6590 8am-5 pm Monday-Friday 801-585-2677 Non-emergencies after hours questions@OEHS.utah.edu James Stubbs, Associate Director 801-585-5788 james.stubbs@ehs.utah.edu Matt Lundquist, Dept. of Chem Contact 801-585-9413 matt.lundquist@ehs.utah.edu Haymond, Fire Marshall 801-585-9122 Clint.Haymond@ehs.utah.edu Information and Training Initial Training Prior to commencing work in any lab, all personnel must complete the following safety training: 1. Graduate students, Postdocs, and long-term (6+ month) visitors: a) Attendance and participation in the Chemistry Department Safety Course (includes fire extinguisher training and OEHS Chemical Hygiene Training). This training is held annually in August. If attendance is not possible, one must view the online safety videos available on Canvas. b) Reading the entire Department of Chemistry Chemical Hygiene Plan. c) Lab-specific training indicated by the supervisor including review of the lab specific chemical hygiene plan and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs). 2. Undergraduate Researchers and Short-term visitors (< 6 months):
Immediately report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to the supervisor. Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Office (OEHS) The Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Office () is responsible for control, review, disposal, monitoring, and advice with respect to work with chemicals and biological agents used in research and teaching. They are responsible for fire extinguisher training, aid the department in chemical hygiene training, and also offer more advanced safety training as needed. They can be reached for advice or assistance, particularly as it involves exposure to chemicals, fire, or other accidents. Key OEHS Personnel (2016) OEHS Office 801.581.6590 8am-5 pm Monday-Friday 801-585-2677 Non-emergencies after hours questions@OEHS.utah.edu James Stubbs, Associate Director 801-585-5788 james.stubbs@ehs.utah.edu Matt Lundquist, Dept. of Chem Contact 801-585-9413 matt.lundquist@ehs.utah.edu Haymond, Fire Marshall 801-585-9122 Clint.Haymond@ehs.utah.edu Information and Training Initial Training Prior to commencing work in any lab, all personnel must complete the following safety training: 1. Graduate students, Postdocs, and long-term (6+ month) visitors: a) Attendance and participation in the Chemistry Department Safety Course (includes fire extinguisher training and OEHS Chemical Hygiene Training). This training is held annually in August. If attendance is not possible, one must view the online safety videos available on Canvas. b) Reading the entire Department of Chemistry Chemical Hygiene Plan. c) Lab-specific training indicated by the supervisor including review of the lab specific chemical hygiene plan and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs). 2. Undergraduate Researchers and Short-term visitors (< 6 months):
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