It is estimated that more than 32 million workers are exposed to 650,000 hazardous chemical products in more than 3 million American workplaces. Chemicals pose a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitization and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion and reactivity). It is important to be aware of the potential effects of the chemicals you work with each day. This information is provided through your supervisor, through written materials such as material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and through training from your department and EH&S.

The EH&S office provides the required training and refresher classes, along with a template to comply with written program requirements. We are happy to answer questions regarding hazards in your work area to provide information on how to protect yourself from these hazards.