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DSC Position Description

DSCs play a key role in developing and implementing a department’s safety program.

Campus policy 290-15 does a great job of outlining DSCs roles and responsibilities and can help when developing a DSC position description.

Laboratory Closeout Pilot Incentive Program

UC Davis Environmental Health and Safety is piloting an incentive program to promote the timely decommissioning of laboratories before a Principal Investigator or Responsible Person vacates the space.

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.