Hazardous Materials
About the program
The program aims to protect against chemicals that pose significant risk to people or property. Many don't realize just how much hazardous materials are a part of our lives. We can help you manage your chemical inventory, consolidate and display your hazardous material emergency information, and provide guidance for properly using and/or shipping hazardous materials.
Training |
Forms |
Guides |
| Laboratory Safety Orientation Chemical Hygiene Hazardous Waste Management Dry Ice Shipping |
Chemical Inventory (database) Hazardous Materials Release Hazardous Materials Shipping Placards |
Storage and Segregation Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Toxins |
Storage and Segregation Guidance
Prudent Practices provides a summary of incompatible chemicals by functional group types. The Department of Transportation provides guidance on the different hazard classes and compatible packing which is in this presentation on lab moves. Simple guidance ongeneral chemical storage with a focus on flammable storage requirements is also available.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Written procedures cabable of protecting the user from the hazards are required whenever chemicals that have health hazards are used in the workplace. Look here to see our growing selection of SOPs.
Placards
All faculty and staff have access to update and/or print placards from the eContact system using their UCR NetID. For more information refer to the guides for All Users or Laboratory Safety Officers.
Chemical Inventory
If you have chemicals you must maintain a Chemical Inventory.
All faculty and staff have access to update and/or print placards from the eCompliance system using their UCR NetID. If you are unable to login with your Net ID, send an email request to ehs@ucr.edu with your name and department. For more information, or to update your chemical inventory, refer to the Chemical Inventory User Guide.
Free Chemicals
Free surplus chemicals are available through our Chemicals for Redistribution program.
Hazardous Materials Release Reporting
If you suspect hazardous materials are being release to the environment by UCR, please complete a Hazard Report, or contact Environmental Health & Safety (951) 827-5528 and/or UCPD (951) 827-5222) during non-business hours
Shipping hazardous materials
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) enacts and enforces all hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation laws in the United States. For more information, refer to our Hazardous Materials Shipping webpage.
For more information
- State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Hazardous Materials
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)