How Do I…?
- Access and use my chemical inventory?
- To Add a New Principle Investigator(PI) e-mail to ehsassist@wusm.wustl.edu
- Initiate a chemical clean-out?
- What training do I need before working in a lab?
- Dispose of different types of waste?
- Who do I contact for chemical concerns?
- What PPE do I need to use during my work?
Lab Safety Resources
- 29 CFR 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
- Safety and Health Topics – Laboratories OSHA Standards
- Safety Topics
- Laboratory Safety Guidance
- Laboratory Safety Fact Sheet
- The CSB Video on laboratory accidents : “Experimenting with Danger”
- National Research Council – Promoting a Culture of Safety in Academic Chemical Research
- APLU Guide to Implementing a Safety Culture
- ACS Hazard Assessment in Research Laboratories
Relevant Resources
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Eating Drinking and Related Activites in Laboratories
- Formaldehyde Exposure Control Plan
- Flammable Liquids in Refrigerators Guidance
- Chemical Storage Guidelines
- Chemical Labeling Guidelines for Secondary Containers
- Compressed Gas Safety Guidelines
- Hazardous Drug Policy
- Isoflurane Anesthetic Gas Safe Use Guidelines
- Lab Inspection Checklist
- Lab Inspection Process and Guidance
- Lab Closure, Relocation and Renovation
- Lab Signage
- Laboratory Hazard Assessment Checklist
- Minors in Laboratories
- Peroxide-Forming and Other Time-Sensitive Chemicals Guidance
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Pyrophoric and Water-Reactive Materials Policy
- Pyrophoric and Water-Reactive Materials Guidance
- Reproductive Health in Research Spaces
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Use of Chemical Fume Hood
- Working Alone in Laboratories Guidelines
Contact Health & Safety Professionals
Angela Dartt, PhD, CIH
Director of the Office of Chemical Safety
- Phone: (314)273-1288
- Fax: (314)362-1995
- Email: adartt@nospam.wustl.edu
Lauren Gunther
Health & Safety Professional III: Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 362-6870
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: laurengunther@nospam.wustl.edu
Lauren Gunther provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Areas Supported:
Medical Campus: CSRB, NRB
Rebecca Andrews
Health & Safety Professional III : Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 747-3172
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: r.c.andrews@nospam.wustl.edu
Rebecca Andrews provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Areas Supported
Medical Campus: Cancer Research Building, Cortex, Couch Building, East Building, East Building Imaging Center, East McDonnell Facility, McDonnell Medical Sciences Building, North Medical Building, Southwest Tower
Clark Summers
Health & Safety Professional II: Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 362-6796
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: summersc@nospam.wustl.edu
Position provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Areas Supported
Danforth Campus: Bayer Laboratory, Busch Laboratory, JG Plant Growth Building and Greenhouse, Life Sciences Building, McDonnell Hall, Rebstock Hall, Somers Family Hall, Wilson Hall
Medical Campus: 4511 FP Medical Building, Biotechnology Center, Central Institute for the Deaf Clinic & Research Building, McDonnell Pediatric Research Building, McMillan Hospital, Wohl Clinic, Wohl Hospital
Mark Mills
Health & Safety Professional II: Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 273-4571
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: mmills22@nospam.wustl.edu
Mark Mills provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Areas Supported
Danforth Campus: Brauer Hall, Bryan Hall, Compton Hall, Crow Hall, Danforth Cyclotrons (MASS SPEC), George McMillen Laboratory, Green Hall, Jolley Hall, Louderman Hall, McMillan Hall, Rudolph Hall, Radiochemistry Building, Urbauer Hall, Whitaker Hall, Wrighton Hall
Medical Campus: 4444 Forest Park Blvd, Barnard Hospital, CSRB-North Tower, Cyclotron Areas, Irene W Johnson Institute Rehab, South Medical Building, West building
Adam Thompson
Health & Safety Professional II: Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 362-1304
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: thompson.a@nospam.wustl.edu
Adam Thompson provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Areas Supported:
Medical Campus: BJCIH, BJCIH Vertical Expansion, Couch Building and North Building
Richard Luhman
Environmental Data Management Professional
- Phone: (314) 747-6549
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: luhmanr@nospam.wusm.wustl.edu
Rick Luhman provides support for Chemical Inventory System, specifically SDS maintenance, compliance analytics and developing training content.