The University created its hotline (AlertLine) to allow employees to report irregular or troublesome workplace issues. Reports can be made by calling a toll-free number or via a website. For more information you can access the AlertLine brochure at the following link: http://www.universityannouncements.pitt.edu/Alertline Brochure.pdf  1-866-858-4456 or pitt.alertline.com 

If you work with Hydrofluoric acid (HF) you should know the first aid steps if you are exposed, use Calcium gluconate gel. Your lab should also have access to Calcium gluconate 2.5% gel.  Researchers can also order a Calcium gluconate wash fluid from the manufacturer Calgonate or a distributor.  Please contact the Department of Chemistry and/or EH&S if you have further questions. http://www.ehs.pitt.edu/assets/docs/hydrofluoric-acid.pdf -- A follow-up medical evaluation is required after ex...

Safety Culture -- 2012 to 2019 University Library System -- University of Pittsburgh Lib Guide - Chemical Safety - Oakland Campus American Chemical Society (ACS) ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety CH&S The University of Pittsburgh Departments of Chemistry and Environmental Health and Safety was presented with the SafetyStratus College and University Award  http://dchas.org/2019/09/03/2019-chas-awards-symposium/ Jay M. Frerotte    Director, Environmental Health and Safety K...

ACS - Hazard Assessment in Research Laboratories  

Did you know the Department of Chemistry offers a Safety Class?  The Safety Class meets once a week and has Education and Industry profesionals who guest lecture, hands-on activities and peer reviewed practical evaluations.

Electronics Trash [DISPOSE of these items in the E-trash] E-trash: All unwanted electronic equipment can be placed in the large gray bin located on the second floor of Chevron behind the loading dock garage door. http://www.ehs.pitt.edu/assets/docs/ElectronicsRecycling-3Dletter.pdf Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive  

Option 1.) Used batteries can be placed in the identified recycling battery box in Chevron 234 near the door by Mary Beth’s desk. Please tape up the ends of the batteries, cover the terminals so the batteries cannot connect, heat up, and catch on fire. Option 2.) Place the batteries in a box and apply a completely filled out a chemical waste label to the box. Place the box in the 255 Chevron waste room.