Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are some of the most frequently asked health and safety related questions. If the answers are not immediately available on our website, please contact the School of Earth Sciences Health and Safety Coordinator at 736-1002.
What are my health and safety responsibilities?
Who is the CAP team member for my building?
Why do I need to inventory my chemicals?
How often does the chemical inventory need to be updated in ChemTracker?
Who is responsible for updating the chemical inventory?
How do I obtain a username/password to access ChemTracker?
What is the URL for ChemTracker?
What is the easiest way to update the inventory for our lab?
Who do I contact if I am having trouble updating my chemical inventory:
What is the proper way to store my chemicals?
What should I store in my flammable liquid storage cabinet?
Do I need a corrosive cabinet or other special storage cabinet in my lab?
What is the best way to dispose of unused chemicals?
What is secondary containment, and where can I obtain acceptable containers to meet the requirement?
What goes into the Life Safety Box (LSB)?
Who is responsible for updating the information in the LSB?
Where do I get a Life Safety Box?
What chemicals need secondary containment?
What is the proper way of segregating incompatible chemicals?
How do I store small gas cylinders?
Where can I find information on Stanford's University Chemical Waste Program or answers to Chemical Waste Program FAQs?
What happens to the waste I generate in my research?
How do I submit a pick-up request for chemical waste?
When will it be picked up?
Why was my waste not picked up? (Incomplete information, not at location specified on pick-up request, )
What is the waste hierarchy? (Rad, Chem, Bio, Solid)
How do I know what is a regulated waste?
What is the best way of disposing of the empty bottle?
Who do I contact for a free mercury thermometer replacement?
What is Universal Waste, and how do I properly manage and dispose of it?
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What training do I need?
How soon do I need to complete the required training?
How do I sign up for training?
Who maintains my training records?
How do I find out if I've completed required training?
Do I need to take any refresher training?
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Who do I call in case of an emergency?
What do I do when the fire alarm sounds?
How often do we have evacuation drills?
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What are the seismic restraint requirements for securing equipment and other items?
Who is responsible for seismic restraints for equipment in my lab?
Who do I call for disposing of unused/unwanted equipment in my office or lab?
(Contact DPA for your area)
Who do I contact to service the fire extinguisher in my work arera ?
Who is responsible for certifying the fumehood in my lab?
Can I use the fumehood for storage?
What are "Coldroom Work Practices"?
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Where do I find a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and do I need to keep a copy of all MSDS in my lab?
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