Your Audit Reports Helpful Links:

EHS Laboratory Audit Checklist

UMB Chemical Hygiene Plan

OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard 

Have all your people received safety and health training? If not, they can go to the following link and take our online safety training.

Online Laboratory Safety Training 

If you have questions, please contact: 

Steven C. Deck, CIH, CSP
University Chemical Hygiene Officer
sdeck@af.umaryland.edu
(410) 706-3490

Audit finding: Not stored in secondary containment

Adverse consequence(s):  The improper handling of chemical waste can result in injuries to employees, damage to the environment, and fines from regulatory agencies

Corrective action: All containers storing liquid chemical waste require secondary containment, such as a plastic tub capable of containing the contents in the event of breakage or leakage. The guidelines on hazardous waste container management are located on the EHS website, at http://www.ehs.umaryland.edu/waste/contain.cfm .

Good examples of secondary containment:

• Chemical Waste Containers Home
• Not labeled "Hazardous Waste"
• Not labeled with constituents and date
• Containers in poor condition
• Containers open or unsealed