Administering environmental, health, and safety programs to protect the American University community.
The Office of Environmental Health & Safety administers environmental, health, and safety needs for American University and assists the campus in monitoring compliance with federal and local laws and regulations.
This office oversees the use of chemicals and hazardous materials and offers a range of safety resources to students, faculty, and staff.
Some peroxides can form dangerous explosives upon extended storage. Common examples are diethyl ether, methyl methacrylate, tetrahydrofuran (THF), and secondary alcohols. EH&S has implemented a program for tracking and evaluating all peroxide-forming chemicals in the Hall of Science. If you have any of these chemicals in your laboratory and haven't been contacted by EH&S about tracking and evaluation, please reach out to us!
Stay safe and informed when working with hazardous materials! American University’s Hazard Communication Program offers tools for identifying and safely handling chemicals along with training aligned with OSHA standards for non-research settings. The program provides resources like a chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and essential guidance for a secure work environment.
EH&S compiled laboratory safety resources in a SharePoint site that is only accessible to members of the AU community. to find laboratory hazard and emergency contact information, training requirements, training records, and a copy of the laboratory chemical inventory. Reach out the EH&S with any questions about access to the site.
EH&S compiled laboratory safety resources in a SharePoint site that is only accessible to members of the AU community. to find laboratory hazard and emergency contact information, training requirements, training records, and a copy of the laboratory chemical inventory. Reach out the EH&S with any questions about access to the site.