Hobart and William Smith
Colleges
General Safety Training
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Welcome – Today you will:
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Review the basics of the HWS Environmental,
Health and Safety (EHS) Program.
o Specifically the Safety Program.
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Discuss the OSHA requirements for:
o Emergency Preparedness.
o Hazard Communication.
o Other Safety Precautions.
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Estimated 30 minutes to review.
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HWS Safety Program
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HWS has an
Environmental, Health
and Safety (EHS)
Program:
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EHS Policy
Roles/Responsibilities
Accident Reporting
EHS Issue Reporting
Safety Committees
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HWS Safety Program
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HWS EHS Program
Locations:
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Human Resources Office.
Office of the President (Provost).
Campus Safety Office.
Electronic Version (HWS website
– under HR).
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Safety Policy
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HWS will maintain safe and healthy working
conditions.
Injury prevention is a part of everyone’s job.
Safety is a
cooperative
effort from
everyone.
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Roles and Responsibilities
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We all have roles/accountability for safety.
o Anyone not following EHS safety policies may be
subject to disciplinary action, as appropriate.
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Administration:
o Implementing the safety program at their level of
responsibility.
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Faculty/Staff:
o Following safety procedures.
o Reporting unsafe conditions or injuries/illnesses.
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Accident Reporting
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Report all work-related accidents to
your supervisor/Human Resources.
o Immediately following incident.
o ASAP following diagnosis.
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This allows HWS to address any safety
issues and get you medical assistance,
as needed.
Contact Campus Safety immediately in
an emergency.
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Safety Issue Reporting
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Report any unsafe conditions to your
supervisor, Campus Safety and/or
Buildings and Grounds immediately.
o Slip, trip and fall hazards.
o Broken equipment.
o Other unsafe conditions.
*Everybody has the "right" to stop working, without
question, if it is unsafe to work.*
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HWS Safety Committees
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Our Safety Committees work
together to discuss the safety
program/lab safety.
o Campus Safety Committee.
o CHP (Lab) Committee.
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Meet every month.
Filter your safety concerns for
discussion through committee
members or HR.
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HWS Safety Committees
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Campus Safety Committee:
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Human Resources
Campus Safety and B&G
Lab Departments
Bristol Field House, Student
Affairs, etc.
CHP Committee
o Chemistry, Geoscience, Biology
and FLI
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All committee
members are listed on
the HWS HR website.
HWS Safety Programs
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Everyone must be aware of the following
HWS Safety Programs, as well as other safety
precautions.
o Emergency Preparedness
o Hazard Communication
o Other Safety Precautions
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Note: All HWS labs also have a chemical hygiene
plan (CHP) they must follow and are provided
with separate training on these requirements.
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Emergency Preparedness
We all need to be prepared for potential workplace
emergencies, as appropriate for the situation.
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Emergency Preparedness
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Know the potential emergencies:
Fire.
Evacuation.
Medical Emergency.
Chemical (lab)/Gas Leak.
Suspicious Behavior/Bomb
Threats/Active Shooter.
o Others?
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Prepare for these potential
emergencies.
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Emergency Preparedness
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Available emergency equipment:
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First Aid Kits.
AEDs (automated external defibrillator).
Eye Wash Stations (labs).
Exit Signs/Emergency Lights.
Alarms.
Keep the equipment accessible, in
good condition and ready for use.
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Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Extinguisher Use:
o Only HWS faculty and staff trained
by HWS in fire extinguisher use are
permitted to use a fire extinguisher.
o All others should report the fire and
evacuate.
o Training will be provide by Campus
Safety for those interested in
clearance to use fire extinguishers.
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency
Procedure cards
are available all
around campus.
Emergency Procedures
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Who to Call?
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How do I know there is an emergency?
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Alarms.
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E-mail, voice mail and text notification.
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Emergency Procedures
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Fires
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Pull Alarm.
Call Campus
Safety.
Fire Marshals to
sweep areas.
Emergency Procedures
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Building Evacuation
Meet in the designated area outside
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Emergency Procedures
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Evacuation maps
posted in all
buildings.
Know your exits.
Where to meet.
Remain in your
meeting area until
further instruction.
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Emergency Procedures
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Bomb Threat
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Emergency Procedures
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Suspicious Packages/Behavior
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Emergency Procedures
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Active Shooter
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How do I know
there is an
emergency?
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Alarms.
E-mail, voice mail and
text notification.
Emergency Procedures
Lockdown/Shelter in Place
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Lockdown.
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Shelter in Place.
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Active Threat. Hide
Out.
Environmental Issue.
How do I know there is an emergency?
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Alarms.
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E-mail, voice mail and text notification.
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Emergency Procedures
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Gas, Fume and Vapor/Hazardous Materials
Spills
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Emergency Procedures
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Medical
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Call Campus Safety.
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AEDs are located:
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Campus Safety (CS
vehicles)/EMS
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Hubbs
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Scandling Boat/Boathouse
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Bristol Gym
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Winn-Seeley
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Field House
Emergency Procedures
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Weather Emergencies
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Hazard Communication
(Labs covered by CHP)
Hazard communication ensures that employees are
aware of the chemicals in the workplace, how to get
information on the chemical’s safety and how to
work safely with them.
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HAZCOM Basics
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Inform faculty and staff of the
chemical hazards in their work area.
Provide safety information on the
chemicals you are working with.
Establish safe practices to prevent or
minimize exposure or harmful effects
from working with chemicals.
* Everyone MUST know where the nearest
First Aid kit & Emergency Eye Wash
stations are located*
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HAZCOM Basics
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OSHA’s Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
o Written Hazard Communication
Program.
o Chemical inventory.
o Container labeling.
o Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs)/Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
o Employee Training.
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Chemical Inventory
What chemicals apply?
• Essentially all.
• Obviously lab chemicals.
• Any other chemicals used at HWS:
o Paints, Toners, Cleaning Supplies,
Glues, Oils, Shop Chemicals, etc.
o All except water.
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Chemical Information
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HWS is required to provide all
staff and faculty with access to
chemical information on the
chemicals they work with. This is
conducted through:
o Container Labels.
o Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs)/Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
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Container Labels
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All chemical containers must be
labeled.
o Identifies the contents of the container
(Chemical Name).
o Provides immediate hazard warnings
(Warning! Hazard!)
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Label containers you put chemicals
into.
Read the label.
o First means of information.
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Container Labels (Current)
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Ask Campus Safety for assistance, if needed.
Refer to the MSDS/SDSs for more information.
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Container Labels (New)
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OSHA has updated the requirements for labeling of
hazardous chemicals under its Hazard
Communication Standard.
All labels will be required to have pictograms, a
signal word, hazard and precautionary statements,
the product identifier, and supplier identification.
Starting now with the transition to be made by 2015.
You will soon start to see these new labels.
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Container Labels (New)
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Sample label.
Container Labels (New)
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Label Pictograms.
MSDSs (Material Safety Data Sheets)
SDSs (Safety Data Sheets)
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These documents containing
safety information on the
chemicals.
HWS must maintain current
copies of MSDSs/SDSs for all
chemicals used at the colleges.
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MSDSs/SDSs
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MSDSs/SDSs are maintained in
binders located throughout various
HWS departments, Campus Safety,
and online.
If you are not able to find an binder
or understand the MSDS/SDS
content, contact Campus Safety for
assistance.
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MSDSs
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MSDSs contain information on:
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Manufacturer’s Name and Number
Chemical components
Immediate hazards
Flammability
First aid/exposure measures
Spill procedures
Required safety equipment
Etc.
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MSDSs (continued)
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SDSs
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So what are these SDSs?
OSHA has updated the
requirements for MSDSs under its
Hazard Communication Standard.
MSDSs will be phased out by 2015
and replace with SDSs.
SDSs will contain similar
information to the MSDSs.
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SDSs (continued)
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Chemical Safety Precautions
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Understand the chemicals you
work with.
o Read the label.
o Review the MSDS/SDS, if needed.
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Follow precautions for use.
o Safety gloves, safety glasses, etc.
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Report/Clean up chemical spills.
Wash eye/skin, as appropriate,
following chemical contact.
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Other Safety Precautions
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Personal Protective Equipment - General
Bloodborne Pathogens - Awareness
Ergonomics – Awareness
Fire Extinguishers
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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Safety glasses with side shields are
required when there is a risk of
flying materials or chemical splash.
• Goggles or Face Shields required
when working with hazardous
chemicals
Chemical resistant gloves are
required when working with
chemicals.
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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Leather/work gloves are required
when handling rough/sharp
materials.
Ear plugs/Ear muffs are available
when working in noisy areas.
Properly maintain all PPE in good
condition and ready for use.
Replace any damaged PPE.
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PPE
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Dust masks are available for
employees, as desired, to protect
themselves from general dust
exposure.
Respirators with cartridges are
NOT permitted for use by HWS
personnel. Notify HR if you are
using these type masks.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
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Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are
disease causing agents, such as
Hepatitis B or C, HIV/AIDS, etc.,
that could be present in someone’s
blood.
Protect yourself from exposure
(contact) with another persons
blood or other blood containing
fluids if providing medical
assistance (i.e., Good Samaritan).
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Bloodborne Pathogens
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Always follow “Universal Precautions”
and assume someone else's blood
contains bloodborne pathogens.
So protect yourself (i.e., wear rubber gloves,
wash hands with anti-bacterial soap) from
contact.
Anyone who believes they’ve been
exposed (to BBP) must report this to
Campus Safety and/or HR
immediately.
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Ergonomics
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Lifting
o Know your lifting limitations.
o Use proper lifting techniques.
o Use equipment (hand truck, dolly, etc.) to
help move materials.
o Ask others for assistance.
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Repetitive Motion (typing, keyboarding,
etc.)
o Set up your workstation properly.
o Take a break/spread out repetitive work.
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Ergonomics
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Contact Campus Safety/HR if:
o You are experiencing any pain or
soreness (i.e., wrist, back, shoulder,
etc.) from your workstation set up.
o Would like assistance setting up your
workstation properly.
o Have any suggestions that would
minimize risk of injury from
repetitive motion, lifting or similar
activities at your job.
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Slips, Trips and Falls
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Slip, trip and fall injuries are the
third-most leading cause of
workplace injuries. (Large portion)
o Keep tripping hazards (i.e., cords) off
the floor and out of walkways.
o Be careful when walking on wet
surfaces, leaves, ice, etc.
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Report any slip, trip and fall hazard
immediately (to Campus Safety or
Buildings and Grounds).
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Other Environmental Precautions
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Asbestos
Universal Waste
Chemical Disposal
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Asbestos
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Asbestos containing materials
(ACM) are present in building
materials around HWS.
This may include:
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Pipe insulation.
Floor tiles/Linoleum.
Ceiling/Acoustical tiles.
Wall and ceiling materials.
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Asbestos
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The presence of asbestos
should NOT be a health
concern for occupants.
Asbestos can pose a health
concern when these materials
become damage and have the
potential to release asbestos
fibers to be inhaled.
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Asbestos
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Do not disturb/damage asbestos
containing materials, such as
sanding, cutting, breaking, etc.
If you come across damaged
asbestos containing materials,
report it to Campus Safety or
Buildings and Grounds
immediately.
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Batteries/Bulbs
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Batteries and fluorescent bulbs
are not hazardous, but must be
recycled by HWS.
Do not discard these items in the
regular trash.
Contact or drop these items off
at Campus Safety & Buildings
and Grounds for proper
recycling.
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Chemical Waste
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Although chemicals are not
anticipated outside the science
labs, do not discard chemicals
down the sink or in the regular
trash.
Contact Campus Safety &
Buildings and Grounds for
proper waste disposal.
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Hobart and William Smith
Colleges
Be Safe…Thanks for Attending
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