Chemical Safety

Chemical Safety personnel provide resources and support for reducing potential chemical and environmental hazards associated with chemicals in laboratories and workplaces. Services offered include hazardous waste disposal, laboratory and workplace inspections, and training for individuals associated with LSUHSC-NO including students, faculty, and staff.

To ensure regulatory compliance, it is important that all chemicals used or stored at LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans be reported on a Material Safety Sheet for proper record management. Please contact our office at (504) 568-6585 if you have questions or need assistance with the form.

For a safety guide on chemicals, please review our Chemical Safety Manual to learn more on topics such as: chemical safety principles, spill response procedures, ordering and storing chemicals, different types of chemicals, and proper waste disposal of chemicals.

Useful Links

• Chemical Safety Policies and Procedures

• Chemical Safety Manual

• Chemical Safety Waste Minimization Program