Good Afternoon, 

I was recently appointed as the CHO for Azusa Pacific University, a small private university; however, I was curious how protocols which used hazardous chemicals are monitored in instructional lab settings. As a previous Biosafety Specialist for a larger institution, we had a database which logged research as a requirement for labs working with materials requiring review by an oversight body (IBC, IACUC, etc.). For wet labs which do not require direct oversight, how might one go about documenting chemical usage, PPE, and/or changes to hazardous materials? I am asking to see if someone from a respective small institution wouldn't mind sharing their insights. You can privately email me if preferred. 

For added context, we do have a chemical inventory with all relevant information (CAS numbers, SDS, location for where the chemicals are stored); however, this does not shed light on the specific chemical, quantity, and PPE selection used in instructional labs as these are based on instructional manuals with experiments embedded in the manuals. 

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Best,

Filiberto Palacios, MPH, CPH  |  Laboratory and Research Safety Officer
Division of Academic Affairs, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University PO Box 7000, Azusa, CA 91702-7000
(626) 815-6072 Ext. 6072  |  apu.edu

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