An important goal of Chapman University, in connection with the operation of laboratory, field research, studio and workshop environments, is to prevent accidents and cases of environment-related illness. Paramount to this goal is the implementation of practices to provide adequate control of health and safety risks arising from work and learning activities. We achieve this by providing a range of tools for users, including but not limited to a Chemical Hygiene, Biosafety and Radiation Safety programs. We also undertake relevant risk assessments, including site inspections to help identify and ensure action required to remove/control risks. We will periodically confirm that the implemented actions have removed/reduced the risks and will report the findings of the risk assessments to all relevant employees. We will review assessments annually or when the work activity changes, whichever is soonest.
» Laboratory, Field Research, and Studio Safety
Principal Investigator/Researcher Information
Science Lab Safety
General Lab Safety Practices
Experimenting with Danger - Chemical Fire at UCLA (Link)
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan (PowerPoint) (PDF)
Chemical Inventory System (CHIMERA) (Restricted Access Login)
Controlled Substances (PDF)
Emergency Eye Wash/Safety Shower Standard Operating Procedures (PDF)
Emergency Eye/Face Wash Station Testing Instructions (PDF)
First Aid Kit Supply List (PDF)
Hearing Conservation Program (PDF)
Lab Animal Occupational Health Plan (LAOHP) (PDF)
Lab Animal Occupational Health Plan (LAOHP) Flowchart (PDF)
Lab Animal Occupational Health Enrollment Questionnaire (PDF)
Lab Inspection Policy Statement (PDF)
Lab Safety Manual (PDF)
Lab Safety Training (PDF)
Lab Safety Training Miscellaneous Training Topics (PDF)
Search SDS/MSDS Database (Accessible via Chapman University computers)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template for Labs (DOC)
EH&S Basic SOP Template (DOC)
Field Research Safety
A field safety plan serves as a tool to document your hazard assessment, communication plan, emergency procedures, and training. This plan should identify hazards, as well as precautions and actions taken to address and mitigate those hazards. Submit your final plan to EHS@Chapman.edu.
Field Research Safety Manual (PDF)
Field Safety Plan Template (PDF)
Preventing Sexual Violence and Harassment in Field Placements (PDF)
Studio & Workshop Safety
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Biological Safety
- Chemical Hygiene and Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Laboratory and Studio Safety
- Other EH&S Resources
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Radiation and Laser Safety
- Safety Education and Training
- Theatre Production and Entertainment Safety
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