Chemical Safety

What we do:

Chemical Safety covers the procurement, use, and storage of chemicals, as well as the collection, transportation, and/or the disposal of waste and excess chemicals. These functions must be conducted in accordance with OSHA, EPA, NMED, and DOT regulations.

The Chemical Safety staff provides a variety of services to the UNM academic and research community. These services include but are not limited to:

• Hazardous chemical waste management advice and training
• Hazardous materials transportation guidance
• Hazard communication guidance
• Chemical purchasing and storage advice
• Department of Homeland Security Chemicals-of-Interest guidance
• Cryogenic liquid safety training
• Compressed gas safety training
• Spill response assistance
• Waste minimization advice