The Department of Chemistry at Villanova University is committed to developing and providing a culture of safety for our students, faculty, and staff. It is the Department’s belief that safety is at the core of everything we do in the laboratory and our everyday lives. To create this culture it is important to understand and being aware of the many hazards we face and to follow the standard safety practices.
The Chemical Hygiene Plan or CHP, is an organization’s set of standard operating procedures for working safety in the laboratory. This document is where we codify the basic set of lab safety rules, along with our department specific policies and procedures when it comes to issues such as chemical spills, handling and collection of chemical waste, and SOPs for handling Particularly Hazardous Substances (Toxic reagents, etc.).
Safety Resources
Department of Chemistry Safety Reminders
Guidelines for working alone in the lab
The following seminars are part of the Department of Chemistry Safety Seminar Series, you will be prompted to enter your Villanova Username and Password in order to view these videos.
Spotlights on safety:
Spotlight on Safety: Lab Attire- Cover your feet AND ankles
Graduate student Orlena Roe has created these images for the Department of Chemistry. Please feel free to use in your course and share with your students
Fire Safety in the Lab Poster- 1
Fire Safety in the Lab Poster- 2
Seminars:
1. Academic and EMT Response to Lab Emergencies.
2. You’re Grounded! Everything you wanted to know about electrical safety but were afraid to ask.
4. What do Chemists have to do with Health and Safety? And EPA Story
The Laboratory Safety Committee reviews incidents and near misses on a monthly basis. Please click the link below to review.
1. March 2020
