Hazardous Waste Removal Process
The removing of hazardous waste can now be initiated by completing an eForm. This process will help with identifying, tracking, and storing important waste removal information. This form can also be used to request removal of used batteries and Sharps containers (location list below).
- To begin, click Hazardous Waste Request to be redirected to the eForm
- Complete the eForm
- Risk Management will contact you to schedule the pickup
Any questions, please email safety@uwec.edu
Chemical Spill Information
Emergency Action: Any accidents, injuries, or spills of chemical reagents or hazardous waste must be reported to the Laboratory Supervisor immediately.
Injuries: Go to a phone and dial 9-911; or use a cell phone.
Fires: Pull the fire alarm or go to a phone and dial 9-911; or use a cell phone.
Minor spills: Can be cleaned up by the laboratory personnel or supervisor if they are knowledgeable of the hazards and have appropriate training and equipment. For larger or more serious spills of chemical reagents or hazardous waste, call Jeanine Zelinski (office #836-2728)
Reporting Accidents: The laboratory supervisor is responsible for completing the Incident Report form, and giving a copy of the form to the 1)Chemical stockroom, 2)Chemical Hygiene Officer, and 3)EH&S Manager in the Department of Risk Management. The Chemical Hygiene Officer will save these forms.
Safety Data Sheets
According to OSHA’s Hazardous Communications Standard, employers are required to maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals and ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work areas. To access the SDS link, please use your SSO login by clicking here.
