Tope Akintunji
Tope Akintunji, MS Email: Phone: Address: |
ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Safety Inspections | Safety and Regulatory Advising | BackgroundTope has been a Loss Prevention Associate at The Home Depot where he ensured compliance with both Hazardous Materials and its Waste Program. Tope was a Senior Chemist at UCLA, where he performed both quantitative and qualitative chemical assays to detect the presence of steroids, masking agents and other illicit substances. As a Safety Officer, Tope directed, monitored and maintained all aspect of the safety program to protect staff and volunteers against adverse events. Education and CredentialsMaster of Science in Quality Assurance, California State University, Dominguez Hills DescriptionTope will implement campus laboratory safety program activities and assist department laboratory personnel in addressing safety issues. He will ensure personnel are familiar with safety protocols, knowledgeable of laboratory-specific procedures and resources. Tope will also conduct laboratory safety inspections, hazard assessments and coordinate with departments participating in the self-audit program. He will identify and recommend corrective actions where necessary; assists departments in implementation of corrective actions. Assist in the development and delivery of safety training regarding topics including but not limited to: hazardous chemical storage and handling, use of online laboratory management applications, emergency equipment evaluations, UC laboratory safety policies, hazardous waste management and standard operating procedures. |