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
- Chemical Storage Guidelines
- Chemical Labeling Guidelines for Secondary Containers
- Hazardous Drug Policy
- Isoflurane Anesthetic Gas Safe Use Guidelines
- Lab Inspection Checklist
- Lab Inspection Checklist Guidance
- Lab Inspection Categories Requiring Automatic Re-Inspection
- Lab Closure, Relocation and Renovation
- Laboratory Hazard Assessment Checklist
- Laboratory Safety Status Sign
- Minors in Laboratories
- Peroxide-Forming and Other Time-Sensitive Chemicals Guidance
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Pregnant Worker Guidelines for Hazardous Materials Work
- Pyrophoric and Water-Reactive Materials Policy
- Pyrophoric and Water-Reactive Materials Guidance
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Use of Chemical Fume Hood
- Working Alone 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@wustl.edu
Lauren Gunther
Health and Safety Professional III: Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 362-6870
- Fax: (314) 747-0394
- Email: laurengunther@wustl.edu
Lauren Gunther provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Buildings: BJCIH, Bryan Hall, CSRB, Danforth Cyclotrons (MASS SPEC), George McMillen, Lab Sciences, Louderman, Maternity Hospital, Radio-Chemistry
Rebecca Rivera
Health & Safety Professional II : Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 747-3172
- Fax: (314) 747-0394
- Email: randrews@wustl.edu
Rebecca Rivera provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Buildings: 4444 Forest Park Blvd, Couch Building, Barnard Hospital, Cancer Research Building, Cortex, Cyclotron Areas(3 areas), East Building Imaging Center, East Building, East McDonnell Facility, McDonnell Medical Sciences Building, North Medical Building, South Medical Building, Southwest Tower
Clark Summers
Health and Safety Professional II: Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 362-6796
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: summersc@wustl.edu
Position provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Buildings: 4511 FP Medical Building, Biotechnology Center, Busch Lab Building, Central Institute for the Deaf Clinic & Research Building, JG Plant Growth Building and Greenhouse, McDonnell Pediatric Research Building,McDonnell, McMillan Hospital, Monsanto Lab Building, Psychology Building, Rebstock, Rehabilitation Institution of St. Louis, Renard Hospital, Wilson Hall, Wohl Clinic, Life Sciences, Wohl Hospital
Mark Mills
Health and Safety Professional II: Research Specialist
- Phone: (314) 273-4571
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: mmills22@wustl.edu
Mark Mills provides support for Lab & Chemical Safety related services, specifically Lab Safety Inspection, Fume Hood Inspection and Lab Safety Training.
Buildings: Barnes Service, Brauer Hall, CSRB-North Tower, Bryan Hall, Compton Hall, Crow Hall, Cupples II, Green Hall, Rudolph Hall, Irene W Johnson Institute Rehab, Jolley, Lopata, McMillan Hall, Sever,Urbauer Hall, West building, Whitaker
Richard Luhman
Environmental Data Management Professional
- Phone: (314) 747-6549
- Fax: (314) 362-1995
- Email: luhmanr@wusm.wustl.edu
Rick Luhman provides support for Chemical Inventory System, specifically SDS maintenance, compliance analytics and developing training content.