Chemistry Emergency Contacts
- Jim Muller, 801-949-1123, TBBC 2611
- Craig Erickson, 801-585-3070, HEB 1274
Other Emergency Contacts
- Questions or concerns about safety in College of Science research facilities: David Thomas, Director of Safety, Office Phone: 801-213-0957, Email: d.r.thomas@utah.edu
- Facility Operations: 801-581-7221
- Bio/Chem/Rad Spills:801-581-6141
- Departmental Contact for Maintenance Issues: Craig Erickson, 801-585-3070, HEB 1274
- Campus Police & Security (Including EHS after hours): 801-585-2677(801-585-COPS)
Crisis Services:
University Counseling Center crisis counselors - 801-581-6826; M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
After-hours Emergency? - Contact the 24/7 Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
SafeUT app - Can be downloaded and provides texting with one of our licensed mental health counselors
Mental Health First Responders - Available for students on campus - 385-321-5356; 7 days week 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Safety in the U Department of Chemistry
The safety committee assists the Department Chair with the development and implementation of the Departmental Chemical Hygiene Plan. The committee is also responsible for working with the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Department Safety and Emergency Evacuation. See details below:
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It is the policy of the University of Utah to provide a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and regulations of the Department of Labor including 29 CFR §1910.1450 “Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in the Laboratories”. This requires, amongst other things, the development of a departmental chemical hygiene plan.
- Chemical Hygiene Plan (Safety Manual)
- Chemical Hygiene Plan Completion Form - GROUP
- Chemical Hygiene Plan Completion Form - INDIVIDUAL
- Accident and Near-Miss Reporting Form
Personal Protective Equipment Fact Sheet
Chemistry Department Safety Committee
The safety committee assists the Department Chair with the development and implementation of the Departmental Chemical Hygiene Plan. The committee is also responsible working with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), providing advice and assistance to personnel on various OEHS matters. These include: regular meetings with safety officers from every group, investigating accidents and near misses, administrating a lab inspection program, and recordkeeping of inspection, training, and reports for the department.
College of Science Safety Committee
Questions and concerns can be sent to chemsafetycommittee@lists.utah.edu.
To request access to Chemistry Safety Site on Canvas: Jiliane Brandol, j.brandol@utah.edu, 801-587-7982, Room 2420 TBBC