Laboratory Safety
All individuals who perform experiments in a laboratory environment must complete
appropriate safety training. Likewise, all individuals must read and understand the
appropriate WCU hygiene plans as well as lab-specific chemical hygiene plans and standard operating procedures
posted in the laboratory in which they are working. Researchers should .
In addition to hygiene plan and SOP review, undergraduate research students must complete
additional safety training. Undergraduate researchers should consult with their research
advisor on the appropriate safety training materials to review for their lab. Training
materials are linked here for , , , and . Once all appropriate training materials have been reviewed, undergraduate researchers
should .
The Department of Chemistry and Physics, in conjunction with the College of Arts & Sciences, operates a chemical stockroom located in 202 Natural Sciences Building. Likewise, chemicals are stored in all research laboratories and several teaching lab preparation areas throughout Natural Sciences Building and Stillwell Science Building.
(on-campus users, only)
Mr. Wesley Bintz, College of Arts & Sciences Research Operations Manager
204 Natural Sciences Building, 828-227-2270, wwbintz@wcu.edu
Ms. Amanda Lytle, Safety & Risk Management Lab Safety Officer
828-227-3645, alafferty@wcu.edu