Hazardous Materials

I. PURPOSE

To outline responsibilities and procedures regarding chemical and bio hazardous materials.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES

A.Pursuant to University Policy 2.50.040, the University's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer is designated to oversee the use and disposal of all hazardous materials.

B.Purchasing Services shall cooperate with the EHS Officer, to include:

1.Forwarding of all MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) to the EHS Officer.

2.Making purchase order and delivery information available through the electronic purchasing system.

III. EXCEPTIONS

NONE

IV. RELATED ITEMS

Chemical and Bio-Hazardous Material (University Policy 2.50.040)
Restricted and Special Purchases (University Purchasing Policy, 4.A)

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