Safety 
SAFETY OFFICES
Campus
Facilities Services
Safety and Environmental Affairs

(773) 702-9999
Hospitals and Medical Center
Regulatory Compliance Safety Office
(773) 702-9999
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Fire Response
Chemical Spill Response
Bomb Threat Response
Infectious Agent Spill Response
 
WASTE DISPOSAL
If a chemical exhibits any one of the following characteristics, the chemical is considered hazardous.
Ignitable
Reactive
Corrosive
Toxic
Disposal of these materials into sinks, drains, commodes or other sewage disposal channels is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Please call the appropriate safety office to arrange for the waste to be removed. More details on handling, labeling, etc. can also be obtained by contacting the safety office.
SAFETY REFERENCES
The University of Chicago Safety Manual
Laser Lab Safety Manual (PDF)
by Richard Baxter
Material Safety Data Sheets
OSHA Technical Manual
Safety and Toxicology Bibliography
 
 
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