Hazardous Materials Purchases must be reported and are monitored by the Purchasing Department. Basic Safety Training must be conducted for all employees. Chemical Hygiene Plan training must be conducted for all employees in laboratories. Chemical Inventory Forms are mailed in late December to the previous years contact. The information on the forms must include all chemicals stored in the area at any time during the previous year.
Every employee is required to take Basic Safety Training.
This training provides an overview and awareness of the safety guidelines at the University of Maine. This level of training provides employees with the awareness to recognize and avoid general safety hazards. Employees with this level of training are also expected to know when additional training is required and to obtain that training before performing certain tasks. Many of the additional training requirements for employees working with Hazardous Materials are covered by the Chemical Hygiene Plan Training. Employees working in Laboratories where Hazardous Materials are used must receive training on their department or laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan.