Hazardous Waste Management Policy
The University is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment while protecting employees, students, the general public, and the environment from exposure to hazardous waste. All hazardous waste must be properly and safely managed with regards to storage, handling and disposal, in accordance with federal, state and local law. An individual who fails to follow this policy is putting themselves and others at risk.
The disposal of all hazardous waste must be handled in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Management Plan which includes but is not limited to hazardous waste removal by a licensed hazardous waste hauler. The University maintains a contract with a licensed disposal firm for the removal and destruction of hazardous waste from University property. Any employee of the University who is involved in the management of hazardous waste must participate in training to ensure familiarity with proper waste handling and emergency procedures.
Refer to the Hazardous Waste Management Plan for further detail. The hazardous waste management plan will be reviewed and revised, as needed, on an annual basis.
Hazard Communication Policy
It is the policy of Stevenson University to reduce employee exposure to hazardous chemicals and the overall incidence of chemical-related injuries and illnesses. All employees who are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals in their assigned job duties must be fully informed of both the hazardous properties of the chemicals and protective measures that are available to minimize exposure to these chemicals. This type of information will be made available to employees by means of labels on chemical containers, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and training. Employees will be informed of any known hazards associated with chemicals to which they may be exposed before their initial assignment, whenever the hazards change, or when new hazardous chemicals are introduced into their respective work areas. All employees with potential exposure will be informed of the location of the written Hazard Communication Plan, chemical listing, and SDSs.
Refer to the Hazard Communication Plan for further detail. The hazard communication plan will be reviewed and revised, as needed, on an annual basis.
The Vice President for Facilities and Administration serves as the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) officer and will have the overall responsibility for the management of hazardous substances for the University. The EHS officer will work in conjunction with the designated representatives in University divisions where hazardous substances are stored, handled, or disposed.
Members of the campus community who knowingly (or through negligent behavior) violate statutory requirements or internal policies and procedures related to hazardous substances may be subject to discipline and/or personal liability. Questions regarding the storage, handling, or disposal of hazardous materials should be directed to the Vice President for Facilities and Administration.
(Approved March 2026)