For safety reasons, biohazard waste containers are puncture-resistant. This is particularly important when disposing of ...

As of July 3, 2023, the process for waste pickup requests transitioned to an online platform: Environmental Health and Safety Assistant (EHSA). EHSA is used to submit waste for chemical, biological, ...

Please click on the images below to view a PDF file of each sign. Print in color, full-size on an 8.5x11 inch white paper or contact Facilities to request laminated signs. Most recyclable materials ...

Each year when federal statistics are released, it comes as little surprise that violations of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard are among the top 10 safety citations issued to general industry.

Biohazardous waste includes waste materials derived from cultures and stocks of infectious agents, human pathological wastes, contaminated animal carcasses and body parts, all sharps, human blood and ...

Bates College has created this plan as guidance to faculty, staff, and students who work with hazardous chemicals and hazardous wastes in laboratories. This plan also addresses regulatory obligations ...

There have been incidents at Purdue University involving the improper disposal of empty chemical containers that resulted in bodily injury as well as trash fires. One of these incidents sent a ...