Read our newest safety moment about the hazards and safeguards for handling liquid nitrogen. Liquid Nitrogen Safety
News
Updated Lab Incident Flowchart
Our newest lab incident flowchart has just been released! Be prepared when you encounter a lab incident and easily get the assistance you need, or report near-misses.
Safety Moment: May 2023
Read our Safety Moment for May outlining the process of properly managing and disposing of sharps.
Safety Moment: April 2023
Read our Safety Moment for April outlining the process of properly storing gas cylinders and what to avoid when doing so.
Safety Moment: March 2023
Read our Safety Moment for March outlining the process of choosing suitable gloves for the research being done.
Spring 2023 Executive Board
Following elections to replace two members, the CSSC has filled all of its executive board slots. Our two new members are Jacob Wade - Operations and Grant Hall - Media & Communications
Safety Moment: February 2023
Read our Safety Moment for more information about the hazards of working in Cold Rooms and other unventilated spaces.
Midsemester elections
Due to unexpected changes in our executive board membership, the CSSC will be holding elections.
January Meeting
The first meeting of the semester will take place January 30th, 2023 at noon in NCB 112. All members are encouraged to attend. We will be updating the group’s constitution, discussing the new lab coat laundering initiative, and taking nominations for new Media & Communications and Operations Chairpersons. View a copy of our slides. If...
Chemistry Student Safety Committee Interviewed for Recent ACS Chemical Health and Safety Article
We were one of the groups interviewed from universities across the country to generate data on best practices and challenges associated with starting and sustaining laboratory safety teams. We hope that the sharing of successes and challenges faced by our group will assist other chemistry departments in creating their own successful committees. Read the full...