Hazardous Waste Pickup Request(FSUID Login Required)

Request Training(FSUID Login Required)

Training Calendar/Registration (FSUID Login Required)

List of All Training Courses

The Chemical Safety Office provides resources and support for reducing potential chemical and environmental hazards associated with chemicals in laboratories and workplaces. The Chemical Safety Office is tasked with ensuring the university’s compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Services offered include hazardous waste disposal, laboratory and workplace inspections, and training for individuals associated with Florida State University including students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Technical support is provided during Research Grant Proposal reviews and as information on proper handling storage and disposal of chemicals.

Training is also provided to the campus community to support legal mandates. Sessions include Right-To-Know/Hazard Communication, Hazardous Waste Awareness and Laboratory Safety. Other topics and customized materials are provided as needed.

Material Safety Data Sheets are reference materials produced by chemical manufacturers to help relate the hazards of materials for those using the materials.

EH&S maintains copies of all MSDS's for all chemicals coming onto FSU's campus. For your convenience, here are some links to other sources of MSDS's.

FSU Online MSDS Database

Oxford University

Vermont SIRI

MSDS Links

Policy: OP-G-4 Chemical Safety

The following is a list of selected topics related to Chemical Safety within the Safety Manual. A more complete list can be found here.

Chemical Hygiene Plan
Chemical Purchases
Chemical Storage
Chemical Labeling
Material Safety Data Sheets
Chemical Inventory
Transportation of Chemicals
Working with Particularly Hazardous Chemicals
Highly Reactive Chemicals
Chemicals of High Acute or Chronic Toxicity, including Carcinogens
Reproductive Hazards, Teratogenic Agents and Pregnancy
Organic Solvents
Flammable Liquids
Corrosive Chemicals
Compressed and Liquified Gases
Cryogenic Materials
Nanomaterials
Safety Characterization of Newly Synthesized Chemicals
Chemical Reactions Requiring Heat
Chemical Emergencies, Exposures, and Spills
Chemical Waste

Format				Form Number	Form Name
web*	xls	doc	pdf
				EHS 8-2	Hazardous Waste Pickup Request Form
				EHS 8-3	Hazardous Materials Registration Update Form

*Web forms require FSUID Login

OP-G-4 Chemical Safety
More information available in the Safety Manual

The Chemical Safety Office offers the following training courses.

Hazard Communication/Right-to-Know Training

Employers must provide information and training to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed in the workplace.

Laboratory employees are required to receive this training on an annual basis, while other employees receive it on a biennial schedule.

This training is required by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Topics covered include:

• General Chemical Safety
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Locations and means of obtaining MSDS'
• Chemical Labeling
• Chemical Spill Procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment

Hazardous Waste Awareness Training

The Refresher for this training is available online.

This training is required on an annual basis for anyone who generates or has the potential to generate hazardous waste. Hazardous Waste Awareness Training is mandated under EPA regulation 40 CFR 265.

Topics covered include:

• Hazardous Waste Determination and Definitions
• Hazardous Waste Generator Status
• Accumulation Limits
• Container Management
• Spill Control
• Hazardous Waste Pick-ups