Chemical Hygiene Committee for FY 2006 – 2007:
Dr. Melvin Beck, Professor, Biology, Chair
Dr. Warren Haggard, Herff Chair of Excellence, Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Evgueni Pinkhassik , Associate Professor, Chemistry
Alton Simpson, Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Dr. Barbara Taller, Associate Professor, Biology
Frank Williams, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety
The Chemical Hygiene Committee shall
be responsible for the following functions:
- Governing the development and implementation of the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene
- Reviewing the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Program on an annual basis; and
- Recommending appropriate corrective actions for individuals or departments violating applicable statutes, codes, regulations, or internal policies and procedures.
MEETINGS: The Chemical Hygiene Committee shall meet at least annually and as necessary to carry out the duties of the committee.
COMPOSITION: Committee members shall be appointed by the President based on their knowledge and experience with chemical use in academic laboratories. The committee shall consist of at least six (6), but not more than nine (9), members who should include qualified faculty and staff selected from departments which use hazardous chemicals in laboratories. The Chemical Hygiene Officer shall be appointed to the committee and should serve as secretary to the committee. The chair shall be elected by the committee and be approved by the Vice Provost for Research.
REPORTS TO: The Chemical Hygiene Committee reports to the Vice Provost for Research.
ANNUAL REPORT: An annual report should be submitted by July 15 of each year.
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