University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Hazardous Material Chemical Management Plan

The approved University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Hazardous Materials Management policy states "University community members who handle hazardous substances on behalf of the University are required to maintain, use and dispose of such substances in accordance with the applicable CU Colorado Springs Hazardous Material Management Plan, State, Federal and Local laws and regulations as a condition of their employment, academic program or contractual agreement with the University.  University community members should obtain assistance in ascertaining his/her obligations under these laws and regulations from the Department of Public Safety, Environmental Health and Safety Manager. Any community member who violates any such laws or instructions given by the Department of Public Safety, Environmental Health and Safety shall be deemed to have acted outside the scope of his/her authority."

Purpose

This Chemical Management Plan incorporates a standard set of guidelines and procedures to which employees, students, and visitors may refer.  This plan is specifically designed to implement the UCCS Administrative Policy Titled Policy Regarding Hazardous Materials Management dated May 15, 2003.

Goal

It is the goal of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Department of Public Safety to provide a safe working environment for all who work in, or have access to the University.  An integral aspect of providing a safe environment is management and control of chemicals, particularly those identified by regulatory agencies as hazardous to the environment or to humans.

Overview

This plan will:

• Provide standard operating procedures for chemical management of support (non-academic) activities (e.g. Facilities, University Center, Print & Copy Services, Mail & Shipping Services),
• Provide standard operating procedures for chemical management in academic and research laboratories (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Geology),
• Provide standard operating procedures for chemical management of academic and research activities which involve chemicals outside of the laboratory environment (e.g. Visual & Performing Arts:  Photo Lab, Paint Studio, Theatreworks, Geography),
• Provide standard operating procedures for any University or Student Fee, or Grant funded activity involving chemicals in University owned, leased or contracted facilities,
• Provide standard operating procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste.

Contents

• Regulatory Background
• Chemical Hazards
• Chemical Purchases
• Restricted Use of Chemicals
• Chemical Inventories
• Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Summary of Requirements and Forms