Chemistry and Biochemistry Safety
The University of Texas at Tyler
Chemistry and Biochemistry laboratories can have fun experiments covering a wide range of topics. Students will require much preparation and detail orientation but with a rewarding finish. Safety in these laboratory spaces is paramount to a successful experiment. Small accidents can lead to big incidents. This is why EH&S maintains the Chemical Hygiene Plan. This plan provides students with the necessary information to stay safe working inside chemistry and biochemistry laboratories.
IN THE LAB:
The Biological Safety Program can be found here: Chemical Hygiene Plan
The guide states that risk assessment forms must be filled out for potentially hazardous protocols. Contact EH&S if this form is not available for your experiments.
BioRaft is an excellent place to get hazard information inside your individual lab. Follow the link to learn more. Contact EH&S if you cannot access BioRaft.
Please forward any questions to the Biological Safety Officer at: safety@uttyler.edu or (903) 566-7011