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Environmental Health & Safety
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page contains answers to common questions handled by our support staff as well as some tips that we have found useful and presented here as questions.

Note: In these answers we will attempt to cover basic information about EH&S.


1. How do I report an accident or injury on Campus that involves workers compensation or vehicle damage?





2. Where can I find information about chemical toxicity, lab safety or handling and disposal of chemicals?





3. Who do I contact in EH&S about Radiation Safety issues?




4. Who is responsible for Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Campus Safety, Occupational Health or Public Health concerns?





5. What is the correct procedure for disposal of hazardous waste?




6. To whom do I report any campus safety hazards?




7. How do I get training to learn about Asbestos Containing Materials in our buildings on campus?





How do I report an accident or injury on Campus?
Immediately report all accidents or injuries to your immediate supervisor. For accidents involving vehicle damage, report the incident to the UAPD at 575-2222 and then to your immediate supervisor.
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Where can I find information about chemical toxicity?
For chemical toxicity information you should call or contact our Chemical Safety Officer & Hazardous Materials Specialist, Leldon King, at 575-8473.
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Who do I contact in EH&S about Radiation Safety?
Maksudur Sarder, our Radiation Safety Officer, should be contacted about radiation safety issues because the policies and practices regarding license, procurement and use of radioactive materials, and sources of ionizing radiation is vested in this department.
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Who is responsible for Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, etc.?
For a complete EH&S staff listing and division of responsiblities please visit our Contacts page.
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What is the correct procedure for hazardous waste disposal?
First view our Hazardous Waste Procedures. You may then visit our Forms page to retrieve, complete and e-mail any appropriate forms to our Chemical Safety Officer & Hazardous Materials Specialist, Leldon King.
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To whom do I report any campus safety hazards?
Contact Mike Stiles, our Campus Safety Coordinator, at 575-7916 in the event of campus safety hazards. Response is usually the same day regarding evaluation of the hazard.
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How do I find out about Asbestos Containing Materials?
All questions and concerns regarding asbestos in campus buildings may be routed to Greg Weeks with Environmental Compliance and Safety. Please contact Environmental Compliance and Safety at 575-6175 for further information.



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