The photograph below is of a properly functioning eyewash. It has a clear and even flow of water to the eyes. During the summer an eyewash/safety shower crew from EHS examines over 1500 units on ...

When time is of the essence, after an exposure to a hazardous chemical substance, any delay, even for a few seconds, can result in serious injury. OSHA and ANSI require that Emergency Showers be ...

All laboratories and chemical storage areas must have ready access to an operating eyewash, with a safety shower generally required as well. Recommended maximum travel time for an affected individual ...

Below you will find safety information for students in undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses. All students taking laboratory courses in the Chemistry Department must: Read this information. Read ...

Fire Safety and Regulation oversight is the responsibility of the campus Fire Marshall. The Fire and Life Safety department's mission is to "Ensure the safety of the University of Colorado students, ...

OSHA, recognizing the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace, has tailored a standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. This standard is often referred to ...

The preparation and development of undergraduate chemistry majors should reflect learning in both the classroom and laboratory and occur in a supportive and safe culture. Key aspects of the culture ...