The Laboratory and Hazardous Waste Section is responsible for assisting in the proper handling, storage, labeling and use of all biological and chemicals at SIU Carbondale. This section also ensures proper collection and ultimate disposal of all biological and chemical waste generated.

• Biological Safety
• Chemical Safety
  

This section is comprised of:

• Ami Ruffing, Environmental Health and Safety Technician III
• Leslie Korando, Researcher II
• Doug Fix, Institutional Biosafety Officer

Section Responsibilities

• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Chemical and Biological Training
• Chemical and Biological Spill Response
• Chemical and Biological Storage
• Chemical and Biological Waste
• Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Chemical Inventory
• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• HazMat Transport
• Institutional Biosafety (Recombinant DNA)
• Laboratory Inspections (Biological and Chemical)
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Ventilation Hoods
• Waste Minimization / Pollution Prevention
• Safety Showers & Autoclaves