Office of Environmental Safety and Health maintains information on Bio Hazards, Hazardous Waste Control & Disposal, Hazardous Waste Clean up, Chemical Spills, Radiation Safety, Laboratory Guidelines for handling, storing and disposing of dangerous substances, Material Safety Data Sheet requirements, Blood Borne and other Communicable Disease Guidelines and Procedures. Office of Environmental Safety and Health, ext. 2918, UMBC’s Safety and Health Manager is responsible for developing and distributing the hazard communication program specifically designed to meet the specific requirements of OSHA standards. Office of Environmental Safety and Health is responsible for the employee "right to know" program relating to information on hazardous materials store in your workplace.
Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals are substances that may cause physical or health hazards. Consumer products are those you find at home or in the store that are not covered by the standard.
Hazard Chemical List: Each department must maintain a list of its hazardous chemicals and where each chemical is used for ready reference and is required to submit an updated list to Office of Environmental Safety and Health annually.
Faculty/Staff Responsibilities