Hazardous Materials

Helping campus units manage their hazardous materials by providing assistance with shipping, waste pick-up and disposal, and chemical inventory needs.

Phillip Hayes

Hazardous Materials Specialist
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP)
Hazardous Materials Shipping
Waste Disposal

Kevin Keller

Environmental Construction Specialist
Environmental Protection
Building Plans
Construction Inspection
Contaminated Site Remediation
Contractor Services
Soil Management

Brian Olson

Hazardous Waste Manager
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Laboratory Chemical Decontamination
Medical / Bio Waste Disposal

Tedros Gebreslassie

Senior Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Medical / Bio Waste Disposal

Tenzin Norbu

Senior Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Medical / Bio Waste Disposal

Deante Spencer

Senior Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Medical / Bio Waste Disposal

Biological Spill Kit Instructions

Chips (Toan) Hoai
2016
When a biological spill occurs Alert people in the immediate area. Check yourself for contamination. Assess the situation: Are you wearing all of the necessary PPE to clean this spill? Cover the spill and the area around the spill with absorbent material. Pour freshly made 10% bleach on absorbent materials in a spiral motion, starting from the outside of the spill working your way into the center. Allow a 20-minute contact period. Wipe down any contaminated stationary equipment or furniture with an appropriate disinfectant. Use forceps, tongs, or broom to remove...

Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) Project

The California Fire Code establishes requirements for Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of hazardous materials, which ensures amounts used and stored within buildings do not pose fire and life risks. Following the management of hazardous chemicals guidelines issued by the University of California Office of President in 2023, EH&S is implementing the directives outlined in...

Environmental Protection

Helping to protect and enhance the campus environment and providing permit and compliance management services. icon with 3 leaves in a circle How Do I: collapse all expand all Get rid of waste?

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Workplace Safety

California state regulations require every employer to establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). In August 2017, the University adopted a campuswide Workplace Safety Program that serves as the University’s central IIPP for creating a safe and healthful work environment. Having one program for the whole University helps to improve access, consistency, and usability across all departments. EH&S is the responsible department for overseeing the campuswide Workplace Safety Program. The campus Workplace Safety Program is based on the Injury...