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Hydrofluoric Acid Producing Compounds

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a hazardous chemical that can readily penetrate the skin, leading to the destruction of soft tissues and decalcification of bones. One chemical group that is often overlooked are HF-producing materials/compounds. The Chemical Hygiene team has developed a custom chemical band in RSS Chemicals to help labs identify chemicals that may fall into this hazard category.

Safe Driver Awareness Required Training

As students begin to come back to campus, make sure drivers are current on their training. The Safe Driver Awareness Training must be renewed every 3 years.

Employee Promotions and Introductions

Kudos to Veronica Thron, New EH&S Manager and Program Manager. Welcome to Eugene Rubin, Air Quality Specialist, and Patrick Seward, Campus Mission Continuity Planner.

Welcome New Staff to Safety Services

Welcome to Lauren Beentjes, Workers' Compensation Risk Analyst, and Yasas Rajapakse, Ph.D., Laboratory Safety Professional for CA&ES and Chemistry.