Chemical Health & Safety

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Safety Website!

KSU's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry values a strong, positive safety culture. Our beliefs, behaviors, values, and perceptions all influence the safety culture . An ideal safety culture consists of an informed culture, a reporting culture, a learning culture, a just culture, and a flexible culture which includes not forgetting to be afraid. The department's safety culture requires everyone's participation, and is accomplished through a respectful partnership with faculty, students, staff, EHS and a Departmental Safety Committee.

Safety Policies

A Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is a written program that outlines the policies, procedures, and responsibilities for protecting faculty, staff, students, and visitiors at KSU from the health hazards of chemicals in a laboratory setting. A University Chemical Hygiene Plan is required by OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), also known as the Laboratory Standard. Accreditation with the American Chemical Society (ACS) also requires that chemistry departments write and maintain a Departmental Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Incident Reporting

An incident is an occurrence, condition, or situation that has resulted in, or could have resulted in, injuries, illnesses, damage to health, or fatalities. All incidents must be reported to (1) allow us to correct the situation and help prevent future occurrences and (2) allow us to document any injuries and seek treatment, if necessary. Report the incident ASAP to the Chemistry Stockroom and Chemical Health & Safety Coordinator. In case of an emergency, always call 911.

Faculty, Staff, Post-Docs, Graduate Students, & Student Employees

Incidents involving employees must be reported using the Employee Incident Report. These reports must be completed as soon as possible and submitted no later than two business days after the incident.

Undergraduate Students and Visitors

Incidents involving undergraduate students who are not in an employee status and visitors must be reported using the Non-Employee Incident Report.

Lab Incidents

Lab incidents that may not have resulted in injuries or property damage should be reported so the root cause can be investigated. These incidents may be reported using the Lab Incident Report form.

Inventory & SDS's

Chemical Inventory

KSU utilizes for tracking chemical inventory in all of it's laboratory spaces. Access to chemical inventory in spaces must be granted, in writing, by the owner of the laboratory space. If you need training on how to use CEMS, please see the Sr. Chemical Health & Safety Coordinator.

Disclaimer CEMS is only accessible on-campus or via VPN.

Safety Data Sheets

Safety data sheets (SDS) and additional chemical information may be found with the following resources:

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