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Skip to contentDepartment of ChemistryMenu Close Search Undergraduate ProgramGraduate ProgramOur PeopleFacilitiesResourcesLet your curiosity lead the way:Apply TodayHomeCoursesRecent NewsUpcoming EventsSafetyDiversityOutreachContact Us Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SSafetyFostering a culture of safety through inclusion and collaboration Building a Culture of Safety Above all, the chemistry department at Washington University is committed to providing a safe workspace for all our students, post-docs, staff and faculty. Our department is dedicated to supporting safe practices, managing potential risks and promoting genuine consideration for the safety of oneself and neighbors all while maintaining competitive standards in our instructional and research labs. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and our department is steadfast in sustaining our safety culture through inclusion and collaboration. Anyone can get involved in our safety initiatives by joining our Department Safety Committee, sharing safety concerns through our Near-Miss/ Hazard reporting forms or by providing positive feedback about peers through our Safety Stars program. Students can play more active roles by becoming lab safety officers and joining the Peer Safety Group. Our commitment to safety extends beyond our department through our collaborative efforts with campus Environmental Health & Safety to have regular safety inspections and though our industry partner, Exxon Mobil, by participating in their annual Partners in Academic Laboratory Safety (PALS) workshops. Our ultimate goal is simple – “Safety first because injuries last.” Awards & Notables Our department has made an investment in fostering and developing a valuable culture of safety and compliance that extends from the students and front-line researchers all the way to the top of the administration. As chair of the National Research Council Committee, Provost Holden Thorp made recommendations to universities to promote a culture of safety in academic chemical research. The department further fosters this culture by requiring all incoming graduate students to attend a semester-long safety course, after which, some students choose to advocate for safety by joining the peer-led safety committee. For this effort in cultivating lab safety both the chemistry department and peer safety group have won numerous awards in the field of safety. One of these awards was given by the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA), which recognized the department with an outstanding program that improves research safety on campus. nationally recognized for safety2018 Innovation Award Learn about our recent awardsGraduate/PostdocBuilding connections to support an inclusive culture of safetyRead MorePartnering to build a strong safety cultureRead Moreour safety programSafety Committee The Chemistry Safety Committee is composed of faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students. We discuss issues regarding safety and compliance in chemistry, develop new department safety initiatives, and listen to feedback from our department members, facilities, EH&S, and others, all to foster a strong culture of safety in our department. The Committee leads the annual safety training for the department, tracks and educates about near-misses, and presents “Safety Star” awards to students, staff, and faculty who exemplify a commitment to safety. Peer Safety GroupThe departmental peer safety committee is comprised from at least one member of every chemistry laboratory. This group meets at least once a semester to discuss best practices, share experiences and talk safety. Through inviting guest speakers to our meetings, this group fosters a working relationship with EH&S which allows for the cultivation of a departmental safety culture, as well as much needed transparency in the evaluation of hazards and implementation of safer practices. Additionally, this group conducts peer-to-peer lab walk-throughs, which provides labs and students with the ability to share their own ideas about hazard management and safety procedures—in addition to creating a conscious environment of safety hinged on teamwork and interactive feedback. Annual Safety TrainingEvery spring, a couple members of this group take lead on presenting departmental safety training. Attendance to this training is required for all individuals of the department (undergraduate students, graduate students, post docs, faculty and staff). This interactive training highlights the importance of safety and discusses areas in which we as a department excel and areas where we can improve (and provides an opportunity to win a prize!). Safety Course Chemical Laboratory Safety (Chem 599) covers a range of safety topics, including safety culture, personal protective equipment, safe practices in the laboratory, chemical incompatibilities, hazards associated with toxic, flammable, and explosive materials, fire safety and emergency management, radiation safety, chemical containment, compressed gas and cryogen safety, waste management, and safe practices working with electrical equipment and lasers.  Guest lecturers from Environmental Health & Safety, WU Emergency Preparedness, the Chemistry faculty, local industry and law enforcement representatives, and Provost Holden Thorp participate in the course, helping to give incoming first-year graduate students a broad view of safety and compliance topics across campus.  Students also learn how to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), a technical skill that helps orient lab personnel to safety concerns with specific lab procedures and operations. Chem 599 is a required course for all first-year graduate students in the Chemistry Department. Safety Resources To browse all resources, visit the Resources page. Near-Miss Reporting report any unplanned event that did not cause serious injury or damage, but had the potential to do soSafety Stars Reporting focus on the positive regarding safety in the Chemistry DepartmentSafety Posters find and print safety posters for display in labssearch more resourcesSafety Training 2017 Safety Review (pdf) 2016 Safety Review (pdf) WashU SafetyEnvironmental Health and Safety Washington University's office of Environmental Health and Safety provides compliance oversight and consulting help in all areas of safety, health and environmental compliance. Please make note of the following EHS resources: Chemical Hygiene Plan Emergency Contacts Lab Safety Safety Data Sheets Waste Checklist Waste Pick-Up Form   Department of Radiation Safety The mission of the Department of Radiation Safety is to promote and maintain a safe radiation environment for our institution by providing appropriate programs and services.    Safe Science Brochures from The National Research CouncilActions for Laboratory Researchers A PDF pamphlet specifically written for laboratory researchers.Actions for Principal Investigators and Department Chairs A PDF pamphlet specifically written for principal investigators and department chairs.Actions for University Senior Leaders A PDF pamphlet specifically written for university senior leaders.Actions for Environmental Health and Safety Staff A PDF pamphlet specifically written for environmental health and safety staff.Actions for Deans and Vice Presidents for Research A PDF pamphlet written specifically for deans and vice presidents.Quick LinksResourcesOur PeopleCanvasPoster PrintingRoom CalendarContactOffice 365 EmailOur LocationStoreroomAdditional information Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SCopyright 2024 by:Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. LouisFollow Us Instagram Twitter Contact Us: Department of Chemistry [email protected] Visit the main Washington University in St. Louis website1 Brookings Drive / St. Louis, MO 63130 / wustl.edu