Hazardous Chemicals
From an "operations" perspective, the Mercer University community is composed of various "mini-industries", such as:
- Physical Plant (light industrial)
- Food Service & Residence Halls (commercial)
- Scientific research & academic laboratories (R&D and education)
Consequently, the Mercer University community is subject to a wide range of federal and state government regulations concerning hazardous chemical substances:
- storage
- use
- disposal
- emergency spill response & clean-up procedures
The EHSO will provide information and assistance for:
- Proper (safe) methods and procedures for the storage, use, disposal, and recycling opportunities (when available) for hazardous chemical substances
- Emergency Response procedures for hazardous chemical spill or release incidents
