Hazard Communication Safety Committee (HazCom)
Mission/Charge
The HazCom Safety Committee is charged with supporting and enhancing the safety of employees who work with hazardous chemicals in industrial and non-research environments such as shops, animal care, housing, dining and facilities maintenance. Other hazardous materials (such as radiological and biological) and hazardous waste use are not included in this charge; those are covered under their own regulatory requirements. The HazCom Committee will be involved in the following safety program areas:
- Strengthening safety culture
- Increasing compliance
- Analyzing issues/problems
- Providing input into development of, and changes to, policies and procedures
- Inspection program oversight
- Outreach
- Education
Composition
The committee is composed of members from multiple departments that use, store or handle hazardous chemicals in non-research environments.
Members
| Department | Title | Current Member |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science | Safety Coordinator | Leslie Oberholtzer |
| California National Primate Research Center |
EHS Specialist | Greg Hodge |
| Campus Veterinary Services | Associate Director, Animal Care Program | Rhonda Oates |
| Facilities Management | EHS Manager | Randall Williams |
| Office of Research: TRACS | EHS Specialist | Cheryl Pater |
| Plant Science | Agricultural Supervisor | Rosie Gluck |
| School of Medicine | EHS Specialist | Brett Smith |
| School of Veterinary Medicine | EHS Specialist | Maura Ferrero |
| Student Health & Counseling | Director of Quality Improvement | Mary Macias |
| Student Housing and Dining Services |
EHS Specialist | Blanca Ponce |
| Environmental Health & Safety | HazCom Program Manager | Bernie Tano |
| Environmental Health & Safety | Industrial Safety Specialist | Julia Means |
| Environmental Health & Safety | Lab Safety Professional | Tarran Richardson |
| Environmental Health & Safety | Manager | Veronica Thron |
Meetings
At least quarterly.
Attendance
At least 75% of the meetings (alternates are acceptable)
Reporting
The Committee reports to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety.
Contact
Bernie Tano, btano@ucdavis.edu