The safe use of chemicals in laboratories is regulated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Laboratory Standard among other regulations.

Local building codes mandate Maximum Allowable Quantities of certain hazardous chemicals. All hazardous chemicals must be inventoried. Additional special licensing, registration, security or handling provisions apply to Chemicals of Interest, Select Agent Toxins, Controlled Substances, radioactive materials, high risk toxic gases and chemical waste.

Chemical Safety Guides:

• Safe Fume Hood Use
• Cryogenic Liquids Safety Guidelines
• Pyrophoric Chemicals
• Compressed Gas
• Hydrofluoric Acid Safe Use
• Formaldehyde Safety

Chemical Safety Team

Casey Hall

Director
Email: cbhall4@unm.edu

Melissa Terry

Chemical Hygiene Officer
Email: melterry@unm.edu

Scheryl Chinn

Safety Specialist
Email: schinn@unm.edu