Chemical Safety Program

The Chemical Safety Program is responsible for providing support to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston students, faculty, and staff concerning the recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, biological, and physical hazards. Our goal is to provide the safest work environment for all UTHSC-H employees and the surrounding health science center community, as well as minimizing risk to the environment and property.

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you need assistance or to report any safety concerns which you may have. We are located in the Cyclotron Facility room: CYF G.102. You may contact us at phone: (713) 500-5832 (Hotline) or by fax at: (713) 500-5841.

The following case study is from the Texas Tech University lab accident as investigated by the Chemical Safety Board. The goal of the case study was to identify the events that led to the accident and how the academic community can learn from this tragedy. The video, presented by the CSB can be found
here.

Emergency Response

Chemical, Radioactive, Biological Spills
Odor Complaints
Injuries/Illnesses
Emergency Contact Numbers

Hazardous Waste

Chemical Waste Disposal

Occupational Monitoring

Respiratory Protection Manual (PDF document)
Respiratory Protection Program: Medical Questionnaire Form (Word document)
Respirator Users Approval Document (PDF document)
N-95 Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (students/residents) (Word document)

Ergonomics

Laboratory Surveillance

Laboratory Safety Audits
Removing Hazards for Maintenance Operations
Surplus (Capital Assets Management)
Blank Chemical Inventory Form

Hazard Communication Program

Basic Laboratory and Clinical Safety Training
Material Safety Data Sheets
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Your Rights
Principal Investigator Orientation Manual ( PDF document)
Controlled Substances Researcher's Guide (PDF document)
Signs and Lab Postings
Chemical Segregation and Incompatibilities Guide (PDF document)
Glove Compatibility Guide (Ansell's Chemical Resistance Guide)
Texas Hazard Communication Act - Notice to Employees
Nanoparticles Safety Guide (PDF document)