Safe storage begins with an up-to-date inventory of hazardous chemicals that can be used to apprise personnel of the dangers in a laboratory, shop, or work area. An accurate inventory is also necessary if emergency responders are to respond effectively to a fire or chemical release in the area. The campus can be fined if it does not provide an inventory to emergency response personnel and appropriate regulatory agencies.
The Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) coordinates the collection of chemical inventories for the campus. Certify your inventory annually. Also certify whenever significant changes to the inventory occur, either deleting. Immediately notify EH&S if a laboratory or other area has been cleaned out or a new laboratory has started up or moved.
The annual review of your chemical inventory is a prime opportunity to clean out unwanted chemicals. Your unwanted chemicals can be disposed of through the campus Hazardous Waste Program.